What are the responsibilities and job description for the Technical Director position at Trinity College?
Posting Details
Position Information
Title
Technical Director
Department
AAC Performing Arts
Regular or Temporary
Regular
Hours Per Week
40
FLSA Determination
Exempt
Weeks Per Year
48
Open Date
04/29/2025
Open Until Filled
Yes
Full or Part Time
Full Time
Position Summary
Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.
The Austin Arts Center (AAC) seeks an experienced facilitator to join our production team as Technical Director. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Production Manager/Director of Production, the Technical Director oversees the planning, implementation, and supervision of all technical elements (i.e. lighting, sound, staging, and special needs with specialization in set construction) for AAC’s performing arts productions (esp. Department of Music, the Department of Theater and Dance, and guest artist programming). The Technical Director hires, trains, and supervises student stage technicians and other students/student crews involved in technical productions while ensuring all adherence to safety procedures and standards, and maintenance of inventories and facilities. This position performs all duties in full support of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful integration of these values is instrumental to positive and effective learning and community-building.
The successful candidate must be an effective and generous communicator (oral and written) who is capable of working constructively with and adapting to a wide range of collaborators, personalities and working styles. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and lead a team and expertise (i.e. student stage technicians) in carpentry, rigging, using standard theatrical construction techniques are required. Detail-oriented and able to work within multiple budget lines within deadlines, candidates should have a working knowledge of live event operations including but not limited to lighting, computerized lighting systems, sound, audiovisual, and projections with a high level of knowledge in one or more of the areas above. General computer skills, (i.e. Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace) and demonstrated proficiency in theatrical software (i.e. CAD and/or Vectorworks) and creative problem solving are required. Evening/weekend hours required during tech and performance for assigned projects.
The Austin Arts Center (AAC) seeks an experienced facilitator to join our production team as Technical Director. Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in collaboration with the Production Manager/Director of Production, the Technical Director oversees the planning, implementation, and supervision of all technical elements (i.e. lighting, sound, staging, and special needs with specialization in set construction) for AAC’s performing arts productions (esp. Department of Music, the Department of Theater and Dance, and guest artist programming). The Technical Director hires, trains, and supervises student stage technicians and other students/student crews involved in technical productions while ensuring all adherence to safety procedures and standards, and maintenance of inventories and facilities. This position performs all duties in full support of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful integration of these values is instrumental to positive and effective learning and community-building.
The successful candidate must be an effective and generous communicator (oral and written) who is capable of working constructively with and adapting to a wide range of collaborators, personalities and working styles. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and lead a team and expertise (i.e. student stage technicians) in carpentry, rigging, using standard theatrical construction techniques are required. Detail-oriented and able to work within multiple budget lines within deadlines, candidates should have a working knowledge of live event operations including but not limited to lighting, computerized lighting systems, sound, audiovisual, and projections with a high level of knowledge in one or more of the areas above. General computer skills, (i.e. Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace) and demonstrated proficiency in theatrical software (i.e. CAD and/or Vectorworks) and creative problem solving are required. Evening/weekend hours required during tech and performance for assigned projects.
Qualifications
MFA in technical direction (preferred), BA (required) with minimum five years professional experience in technical direction (or comparable experience) in a performing arts environment.
Special Instructions to Applicants
All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter, and 3 references.
Posting Number
S01028
