Technical Director​​

Wellesley Theatre Project (WTP) seeks a passionate and experienced technical theatre

professional to serve as the leader of our scenic and prop departments as well as assist in

management of all production departments. This leader will support WTP’s mission to enrich the

community through high-quality performing arts experiences and education. This is an exciting

opportunity for a dynamic individual to help advance a growing organization.

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About Wellesley Theatre Project:

Wellesley Theatre Project is a nationally recognized nonprofit youth theatre with diverse

community engagement that empowers youth with life skills learned through exceptional

performing arts education, and then challenges them to become citizen artists -- improving the

quality of life in their local and global community by emphasizing collaboration, and cultural,

and social understanding. WTP offers tuition assistance to families with financial need and

provides year-round community programming and engagement opportunities.

WTP Values include Exceptional, Joyful, Belonging, Compassion, and IMPACT.

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Position Summary:

The Technical Director is a key role reporting to the Artistic Director. This position is responsible

for executing build and rentals of scenic and prop designs for our full production season

(between 11 and 14 productions annually). Opportunities for design as well as serving in other

key production roles are available based on candidates expertise and desire. The Tech Director

will also work with WTP’s Program Director on scheduling, teaching, and expanding technical

theater classes and/or camps as allowed by the production calendar.

The ideal candidate has strong strategic and leadership skills and will be able to envision how the

position and department might grow with the company. Ideal candidates will value collaboration

and have strong interpersonal skills. In the future, this role may include establishing and

managing WTP’s rental inventory of scenery, props, and costumes.

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Responsibilities:

• Lead the execution of all scenic designs for our 11-14 Main Stage and Black Box productions each season.

• Manage the execution of all prop designs for all productions.

• Support the design, production and technology for all productions.

• The position requires general knowledge in theatre design and production (scenery, lighting, and sound design; scenic construction and painting; light hang and focus; sound engineering; and production management), with additional knowledge and/or interest in current and emerging theatre and production technology.

• Ability to supervise volunteers (adult and student) in safe practices of scenic construction and technical production elements.

• Classroom teaching of technical theatre concepts, skills, and practices.

• Manage volunteers, and supervise and mentor production interns and future production staff.

• Contribute to organizational strategy as a member of the production team.

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Qualifications:

• Minimum of three to five years of experience in theatrical production with emphasis on scenery construction.

• Classroom teaching experience in theatre focused disciplines.

• Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.

• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

• Passion for the arts and commitment to WTP’s mission.

• Computer proficiency and working knowledge of Google Workspace.

• Proficiency in AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks preferred.

• The ability to work independently: to create a schedule, and then initiate and complete projects according to that schedule.

• Commitment to Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Accessibility (IDEA).

• Bachelor's degree preferred.

 

Compensation and Benefits:

• Salary range: $55,000 - $65,000 commensurate with experience.

• WTP offers a suite of benefits including Health, Dental, Vision, and retirement account with match.

• Vacation and Personal Emergency Time Off: 2 weeks compensated vacation time and paid WTP designated holidays, as set forth by the Executive Director.

 

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Ben Rush, Artistic Director Director, by email at:

rush@wellesleytheatreproject.org.

 

Application review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

 

Wellesley Theatre Project is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity. We

encourage all qualified candidates to apply