Campus Technical Director

Goshen College is a Christian liberal arts institution that prepares students to thrive in life, leadership and service. We strive to model an inclusive community committed to transformative justice, peace, and sustainability. A respect and appreciation of the Anabaptist-Mennonite faith perspective and practices, and a commitment to the mission, vision, core values and  community standards of Goshen College, are important for teaching and administrative faculty members.  

Job Summary: 

The Campus Technical Director (TD) is responsible for the operation and maintenance of technical assets for Goshen College’s performance venues including the Umble Center, Music Center and other ad hoc campus venues. Additionally, the TD serves as the technical director for the Theater Department. Duties include coordinating technical aspects and stage setups for events in performance venues, management of all performance venue equipment and systems, including rigging, scene shop, audio, lighting, and soft goods; training and oversight of students on venue equipment. The TD will design, or oversee student designers, for Theater department performances, as well as coordinate, supervise, and mentor running crews for these and other venue performances. The TD has a mix of hands-on technical responsibilities as well as managerial ones.

This is a full-time, 10 month (Aug 1 – May 31) position that pays $22.34 per hour. There is a potential for adjunct teaching during the academic year and summer work with Facilities and/or summer fine arts camps.

Essential Functions

Campus Technical Director:

1. In coordination with Performance Venue Production Manager (PVPM), Audio-Visual Operations Manager (AVOM) and the Events Office, prepare venues, assist with load-in/load-out, and supervise student crews for events held in campus venues.
2. Design, implement and maintain standard stage and lighting (rep plot) setups for performance venues as well as frequently interpret, discern & implement tech riders and client (internal & external) lighting requests per show.
3. Maintain accurate venue equipment inventories for performance venues including keeping an updated venue tech pack for the Music Center and the Umble Center.
4. Manage and maintain performance venue spaces, keeping them organized and cleaned including stages, shops, control rooms, and storage areas.
5. Troubleshoot, routinely perform preventive maintenance and repair (or supervise repair of) theater systems including lighting, audio, rigging, shop tools – in consultation with appropriate budget managers (Theater Department, Music Center Executive Director, and ITS-media). Assess and replace venue equipment as needed and strategize for short and long-term replacement and upgrade needs.
6. Develop and maintain budget records for venue repairs/maintenance and supplies.
7. Research and implement current technology and theater operations to maintain systems and practices at a state-of-the-art level.
8. Advise PVPM, directors and designers on feasibility, cost and equipment capabilities.
9. Assist PVPM and AVOM, with the training and supervision of student technicians in house/stage management, lighting, sound, rigging, acoustical drapery, and stage equipment.
10. Support (and substitute for) PVPM as needed when event frequency is high.
11. In consultation with Events and ITS-Media, assist with technical elements and improvements of other event spaces (such as RFC, NC 19, College Church, etc.).

Theater Department Technical Director:

1. Organize, oversee, and execute all production elements including set build, lighting, costumes, and sound working with students and guest designers. Turn designer sketches into technical drafts.
2. Coordinate, train, and supervise student workers, crews, and designers for productions and events.
3. Set and enforce safe-use guidelines for equipment and work space protocols.
4. Develop and maintain budget records for Theater Department production expenses.
5. Assist teaching faculty with selected performance courses.
6. Design for mainstage and/or one acts as needed (set, props, lights, sound, costumes, etc.) when no “qualified” students are available to fulfill a role.
7. Coordinate Umble Center and Theater Department scheduling and equipment use with the Events Office, PVPM and AVOM. Monitor and update Umble Google calendar information as necessary.
8. Build collaborative relationships with students from a variety of backgrounds and experience levels.

Supervisory Responsibility

The Technical Director supervises up to 30 students (Theater, Performance Venue and ITS-media), including house & stage managers, light & sound technicians, designers, builders, stage crew and student/community volunteers.

Education and Experience

1. B.A. with an emphasis in the performing arts required.
2. Demonstrated experience in technical theater including lighting, audio, set construction, rigging, scene painting.
3. Masters in technical theater or theater design preferred.

Certifications, Licenses, Registrations

Valid driver’s license required, rigging seminar, OSHA, CPR, forklift certification preferred.

Skills & Competencies

REQUIRED:

1. Knowledge and experience with construction & painting (set/props), mechanical, electrical, theatrical lighting control (programming & rigging), power tool operation, as well as safe-use procedures.
2. Ability to read, interpret and implement lighting & stage designs and performer tech riders.
3. Supervisory, administrative, organizational, client request interpretation, stage management, customer service oriented and show budgeting.
4. Theater aesthetics and performance aesthetics.
5. Computer skills including word processing, database, spreadsheet, Vectorworks, google calendar and web-browser.

PREFERRED:

1. Practical physics and chemistry knowledge
2. Basic knowledge of technical effects and audio signal flow.
3. Bilingual (English/Spanish)

Special Requirements:  The primary work hours for this position will include evening and weekend hours.

Physical Demands:

1. Must be comfortable working at heights on a lift or ladder
2. Stooping, crawling, reaching, lifting, talking, hearing, seeing, climbing (ladders & stairs) and balance.
3. Periodic heavy lifting (50 lbs).
4. Constant sensory and anticipatory awareness of surroundings with regard to safety & quality of the environment.

Work Environment/Environmental Condition:

Mostly indoors, occasional work with hazardous materials and cleaning chemicals, sawdust, styrofoam dust, heavy items suspended above personnel, occasional work at dangerous heights.

Interacts frequently with visiting artists & their support crews, internal and external clients and audience members as well as supports high level Presidential meetings & events.

All of the essential job functions are subject to reasonable accommodation. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum level of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not to be construed as an exhaustive statement of duties, responsibilities or requirements. Individuals may be required to perform other job-related instructions as requested by the supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation. This position description is not all-inclusive and may change at the option of the (supervisor/department head). Any major change will result in the position being reviewed for reclassification.

Benefits

• Health insurance (employee premium 100% covered)
• Dental, vision, life and LTD insurance
• Retirement plans
• Tuition discounts
• Free employee membership to Recreation/Fitness Center
• Flexible Spending Account
• Paid holidays, vacation and sick leave

See our website for additional benefits information.

About Goshen College

Goshen College is a nationally-ranked college and Hispanic-Serving Institution in Indiana renowned for its distinctive hands-on, real-world educational opportunities, and its commitment to creating positive change in the community and the world. The college offers over 65 undergraduate areas of study; as well as best-in-class graduate programs in nursing, business administration, social work and environmental education. This caring, safe and diverse campus prides itself on providing excellent academic programs that connect arts with sciences, and theory with practice — exposing students to multiple perspectives and encouraging them to think deeply, live creatively and lead purposefully.

The college is located in the City of Goshen in the heart of Elkhart County, within several hours of Chicago, Indianapolis and Detroit, Residents of Goshen enjoy a culturally diverse small-town atmosphere with an active arts community, a vibrant and entrepreneurial downtown, the Maple City Greenway network of bicycle paths and affordable housing prices. Learn more at www.goodofgoshen.com.

How to Apply

Application materials may be attached to the Administrative Faculty Application Form or sent electronically to hr@goshen.edu.

Required:

• Complete the online Administrative Faculty Application Form
• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of three professional references with contact information

E-Verify Statement of Participation

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Goshen College Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Statement

Goshen College is an equal opportunity employer, committed to enhancing diversity across the institution. Goshen College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or any legally protected status. To protect the welfare and provide for the safety of the students, employees, visitors, and resources of Goshen College, background checks are conducted by the Office of Human Resources on all new and re-hired employees.

Human Resources
Goshen College
1700 S. Main Street
Goshen, IN 46526-4795

E-mail: hr@goshen.edu
Telephone: (574) 535-7111