TECHNICAL DIRECTOR (TD) | Karamu House (Cleveland, Ohio) seeks a full-time, 12-month salaried, Technical Director to coordinate the overall production and technical requirements for events in three theatres (Jelliffe, 200-seats Arena, 80-seats and Concert Hall, 60-seats) and other special event venues as assigned. The 2023-2024 season consists of (5) five main stage productions, various community events and external rentals. PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITES FOR THE ROLE INCLUDE: • Operate, maintain, and safeguard the technical assets of the theatre, including supervising the use of lighting, sound, and communications equipment, as well as the use and maintenance of stage facilities. • Assist the Production Manager with determining the necessary technical supports, such as lighting, sound, staging, and special needs, for events and performances presented at the facility in advance of production dates aligned to production and event schedules. • Provide technical information, advise, and assist guest designers and artists with technical matters. • Advise Director of Production and Production Manager, and designers on the technical specifications, costs and usage of technical equipment required for each show and supervise the implementation of approved technical designs. • Interpret Designer’s work and create and distribute construction drafting to ensure staff are properly instructed on the assembly process and proficiently execute scenic builds. • Create weekly schedules for stage crew including over-hire crew. • Supervise and assist with set and stage construction and time management aligned to each build. • Assist in recruiting, training and assignment of volunteer or paid technical staff for individual shows. • Orient facility renters and visiting productions to safety, technical characteristics, and other areas of facility operations; facilitate the use of the technical facilities by the resident company and others engaged by or renting the facility. • Monitor the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging; arrange for repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; perform preventive maintenance on equipment. • Maintain inventory of shop equipment, materials, and order specialized supplies. • Attend technical week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting of each show. • Attend all design and production meetings as well as postproduction meetings. • Make recommendations to the President + CEO, and theatre leadership, regarding capital purchases of technical equipment. QUALIFICATIONS The successful candidate will possess the following: • A minimum of a bachelor's degree in technical theatre. • A minimum of 2-5 years of experience as a Technical Director. • Experience operating and maintaining theatrical rigging, lighting, sound, and projection in a professional theatre. • Ability to work successfully under pressure to meet deadlines and goals. • Ability to work effectively with a team as well as individually. • Valid Driver’s license • Experience in Excel, Word, Outlook, AutoCAD computer software, Carpentry, Rigging and budgeting. COMPENSATION range: $45,000 to $55,000 commensurate with experience. Benefits include medical, paid time off, paid federal holidays, paid sick time and complimentary production tickets. TO APPLY Applicants for the position should send resumes, cover letter to: ATTN: Vonetta Flowers, Director of Production Karamu House 2355 E. 89th Street Cleveland, OH 44106 Email: submissions@karamuhouse.org (Last name & TD in the subject line) Vonetta Flowers Director of Production 2355 E. 89th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106 o: 216-795-7070 ext.213 c: 757-214-7577 karamuhouse.org<http://www.karamuhouse.org/> [cid:d7a73786-91de-4aed-9db5-3bfa186c6773] <https://www.facebook.com/KaramuHouse/> [cid:8849ec05-ee67-4dda-943d-9f84bc6ee16a] <https://twitter.com/karamuhouseinc> [cid:ac8536cc-ec56-4af5-9141-aa1ca0005596] <https://www.instagram.com/karamuhouseinc/> [cid:4bdbca7d-f1a3-4345-a17d-310d7556e604]<http://www.karamuhouse.org/>