Technical Director

JOB TITLE: Technical Director

DEPARTMENT: Production

REPORTS TO:  Director of Production

LOCATION: This is an onsite job placement at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL 32803

POSITION DATE: As soon as possible

POSITION STATUS: Full-Time, salaried, exempt

BENEFITS: All standard in coordination with the employee handbook

Basic Purpose and Objective of the Role:

Under the direction of the Director of Production, the Technical Director is responsible for all technical production operations of all Orlando Ballet professional company and school performances and engagements, including all special events for departments in the organization. Orlando Ballet is seeking a driven, self-motivated highly organized individual, with a commitment to supporting Orlando Ballet in its mission to entertain, educate and enrich through the highest quality of dance.

Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Oversight of all physical technical operations, including –
• Creation of appropriate production and technical paperwork for all Orlando Ballet engagements, including but not limited to:
  • Ground plan & section
  • Lineset schedule
  • IA and non-IA Labor Calls
  • Trucking schedules & packing manifests
  • Any and all relevant support documentation
• Fabrication of all scenic, prop, and electrical practical assets as required; produce all relevant technical drawings
• Coordinate all production equipment logistics; Drive trucks as required
• Oversee warehousing and storage of all production assets
• Responsible for all logistical aspects of Orlando Ballet asset rentals. Attend and supervise installations as required
• Actively manage the installation, focus, programming, and operation of lighting equipment in Orlando Ballet’s studio spaces as necessary
• Actively manage the installation, use, and storage of Orlando Ballet’s audio and video recording and playback systems
• Oversee the maintenance of Orlando Ballet scenic and prop inventories, both owned and rented, with all required documentation
• Building and maintenance of all logistics gear (road boxes)
• When time allows, the building of outside projects in the shop
• Additional related duties as assigned by the Director of Production.
• Supervisory Responsibilities:
  • Direct and supervise all crews in the ballet’s warehouse and shop, as well as all other ballet locations
  • Direct and supervise all stage crew in the theatre and on tour, with a direct focus on scenery & rigging.
• Fiscal Responsibilities:
  • Interface with Director of Production to provide cost/ feasibility analysis for new scenic designs/projects
  • Bid projects beyond the scope of Orlando Ballet’s Shop to outside crafts people/artisans or shops
  • Responsible for monthly reporting of all expenditures, providing support documentation.
  • Maintain expense budget within boundaries of project budgets.
  • Track and report timecards for casual labor, both IA and independent contractor

Required Qualifications

• Demonstrated skill in all areas of scenic and prop construction (carpentry, metal work, foam, textile, scenic painting, electrical, etc.)
• Demonstrated proficiency in stage electrics including automated lighting and ETC light console programming
• Strong knowledge of video cameras and associated A/V equipment for recording, playback (live and recorded), and live stream purposes
• Computer proficient (Windows and Mac), including drafting (Vectorworks) and audio/video editing & playback software (Qlab)
• Demonstrated proficiency in general stage operations, including load-in, rehearsals, and show run
• Experience directing crews of varying skill levels and experience (including IA)
• Ability to drive trucks up to 26’ in length

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree in a related field
• Certified for adult and pediatric First Aid, CPR, and AED (or be willing to get certified)

To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to kfabian@orlandoballet.org.

Orlando Ballet is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace.