Technical Director & Building Manager

Position Overview & Responsibilities In this dual role, your primary responsibilities will include: Building Management: Managing and executing general maintenance for the building interior and exterior. Technical Direction (TD): Construction of all sets for Winter Opera performances and scheduled events. Load in and out. Must have experience. Rental & Shop Management: Managing the Props Shop , including the organization and maintenance of our inventory. Business Development: Actively reaching out to and attracting outside theater companies to utilize our shop for set construction and rentals. Revenue Generation: Proactively managing and promoting the rental of sets, props, and furniture to external organizations to increase the overall income of the Winter Opera shop. Degrees: B.A. or B.F.A. in Technical Theatre Required or 5+ years at a professional theater/opera company Drafting & CAD: Mastery of Vectorworks (2D/3D) Stage Rigging & Automation: Deep understanding of counterweight fly systems (single and double purchase), ground rigging Fabrication Techniques: Advanced woodworking & theatrical carpentry . Scenic plastics, vacuum forming, foam carving, and rigging hardware integration Stage Rigging & Automation: Deep understanding of counterweight fly systems (single and double purchase), ground rigging, motor control systems. Fire & Building Codes: Knowledge of local building codes, flame retardancy requirements (NFPA 701), and pyrotechnic/special effect regulations. Administrative & Management Skills: Budgeting & Cost Estimation: Estimating material costs, shop hours, and build schedules during the initial design process to keep productions on budget. Project Management & Scheduling: Managing build timelines across concurrent shows, strike/load-in logistics, and venue maintenance schedules. Vendor & Inventory Management: Sourcing lumber, steel, hardware, and equipment rentals; maintaining shop tooling and facility infrastructure. Communication & Negotiation: Translating high-level artistic ideas into practical engineering options with directors, scenic designers, and production managers. Crew Management: Proven experience hiring, managing, and scheduling over hire crews, shop staff, and stage hands Compensation & Benefits Starting Salary: $28 per hour for 32 hour work week Health Insurance: You will be provided with health insurance coverage as part of your employment package. Travel Stipend: You will receive a monthly gas reimbursement of $60.00, provided via your Pex card. Seven Days Paid PTO: You will receive an allocation of 7 paid personal days per year. Pay: From $28.00 per hour Expected hours: 32.0 per week Benefits: Health insurance Work Location: In person

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