AddressDeep in the woods of Northern Michigan, artistic disciplines merge and unbreakable bonds form. Surrounded by a unique creative energy formed by dedicated young artists and expert faculty and staff, you’ll find passion and purpose that will stay with you long after you turn off your office lights.
Position Summary: The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for the smooth running of the scene shop’s day to day workflow. This position will also be responsible for building scenery, overseeing the paint and prop areas, and supports Interlochen Presents with load-ins, strikes and other production related work.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Responsible for the implementation and delegation of construction, paint and props work in the scene shop.
- Responsible for building alongside the carpenter.
- Comfortable in a steel workshop.
- Able to read/create construction drawings.
- Creates all necessary shop paperwork including cut and purchase lists.
- Oversees the maintenance of all shop tools and equipment.
- Seeks the best use of materials, equipment and staff to maximize efficiency and effectiveness.
- Assists Assistant Director with the creation of construction drawings when needed.
- Opportunities to design when needed.
- Potential to run crew when needed.
- Complies with ICA policies/procedures and acts as a good steward of ICA finances.
- Respects the culture, diversity and rights of all students, their families and the community.
- Prioritizes duties in a manner consistent with organizational objectives and growth.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a standard scene shop and theatrical venue environment with extensive internal and external stakeholder contact.
Required skills and Experience:
Education: Bachelor’s degree in technical theatre or related program required. MFA in theatre design and technology or equivalent experience is preferred.
Experience: Seeking professional level experience. Experience working in a Performing Arts Center, Professional Theatre or academic arts environment is required.3 years of experience preferred.
Equipment Familiarity: Experience with all scene shop related equipment: power tools, hand tools, mig/tig welder, Autocad/Vectorworks, Adobe Suite with an emphasis on Photoshop/ Illustrator/After Effects, 3D-Printing, CNC router, Vacuforming.
Certifications, Licenses or Special Training:
- Must meet and maintain background screening requirements as detailed in policy 12.HR.01 Pre-Employment and Employee Background Checks.
- Valid driver’s license and driving record that meets the eligibility requirements of ICA’s insurance carrier (for all positions requiring driving).
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to multitask, working on several productions at one time.
- Ability to work in a collaborative, group work environment.
- Ability to follow and execute specific verbal and written instructions.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
- Ability to promote and maintain positive interaction with all internal and external stakeholders.
- Demonstrate respect for cultural, ethnic, spiritual, and linguistic diversity and values including differences in personal goals, lifestyle choices and varying family backgrounds and histories.
Please apply online at Interlochen.org/careers or go to Apply Now - Assistant Technical Director
Application Materials:
- Cover Letter
- Resume
Benefits Package:
- Health, dental, and vision insurance
- Vacation, Sick, Holiday and generous winter holiday time off
- Life insurance
- Voluntary life insurance
- Short and long-term disability
- Employee development & tuition reimbursement programs
- Defined contribution 401(a) plan, managed by TIAA
- Free or discounted employee tickets to Interlochen performances and events *some exceptions apply
- Early event ticket purchase before general public sales begin
- Free Stone Cafeteria meal on shift
- Dennison Recreation Center accessibility (includes spouses)
- Priority access to Interlochen employees at Pitter Patter Day Care Center (less than one mile from campus)
- Employee Referral Program (cash payments)
- Tuition discounts for employee’s children at Academy, Camp and Interlochen Online
