Cleveland Public Theatre
is Hiring a Co-Technical Director

Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking performances and life-changing education programs. CPT seeks a Co-Technical Director interested in joining its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. CPT’s season typically includes 2 or more community events, 8-10 full productions, and three performance series. CPT programs in two theatres, and embraces the opportunity to produce theatre in nontraditional spaces. For more information, visit www.cptonline.org.

Job Description

Cleveland Public Theatre is hiring a full-time Co-Technical Director. This role will work in collaboration with another Co-Technical Director to manage and implement all technical aspects of productions except costumes. This position is a year-round, salaried, staff position. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. CPT will be accepting applications for this position through Monday, March 12, 2018.

The Co-Technical Director reports to the Associate Artistic Director and will have the following responsibilities:

• Manage scene shop and maintain its organization
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Maintain technical aspects of performance spaces
• Work with designers to assure that they design within budget and organizational capacity
• Build sets, hang lights, and set up sound for performances
• Work with General Manager for billing and documentation
• Recruit, engage, and oversee limited over-hire
• Purchase equipment and supplies as needed
• Strategically develop the technical theatre department
• Teach and mentor teens in the Technical Theatre Apprentice Program
• Design opportunities may be available

Technical Director has a limited budget for over-hire but does not have full-time, year-round staff.

Qualifications

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:

Skills

• Exceptional project management skills, i.e. the ability to access, prioritize, and drive multiple productions at the same time
• Exemplary communication skills
• Ability to collaborate and be a team player
• Strong technical skills in at least two, but ideally three, of the following areas: 1) scenic design and set construction, 2) lighting design and master electrician work, 3) sound design and sound technician, and 4) video design and implementation
• Ability to lift and carry up to 70 lbs
• Knowledge around managing expenses and budgets
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office and Excel
• Working knowledge of VectorWorks, QLab, and other industry standard technical theatre programs

Experience/Education

• Minimum 2 years of professional technical theatre experience
• Preferably 2 years of experience working in a small scale theatre
• Proven track record of success in shop organization
• Some staff management and/or administrative experience preferred
• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent experience

Staff Description

CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding working environment with long, intense hours, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. For applicants considering relocation to Cleveland: our city is an excellent community to live in, with top-notch arts and culture, a vibrant theatre scene, beautiful public parks, a great lake, and VERY affordable housing.

Reviews start immediately and continue until April 1, 2018 (Goal is to fill the position by June 1, 2018.)

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé and professional references to careers@cptonline.org. Subject header should read: [LAST NAME], Co-Technical Director.

ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE: CPT’s mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between 10-15 adventurous professional productions, a robust series of play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process, and a bold education program that engages disadvantaged youth and adults in creating their own plays and sharing them with the community. CPT’s annual budget is approximately $2,000,000. CPT’s accumulated surplus, building reserve, strong cash position, and significant working capital provide for a relatively stable business environment. CPT has 20 full-time staff members.

Beth Wood

Associate Artistic Director

Cleveland Public Theatre

216-631-2727 ext. 206

bwood@cptonline.org