EMPLOYMENT | STAFF + PRODUCTION

Proposal: Full-Time Hire – Technical Director (Master Carpenter) Monday–Friday, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM (detailed during interview) (Some evening and weekend hours required during tech weeks, strikes, or for urgent building needs. Flexible hours will be arranged.) Overview: We propose hiring a full-time Technical Director (Master Carpenter) to support the increasing demands of Circle Theatre’s mainstage season and the upkeep of our venue. This hybrid role brings consistency, expertise, and leadership to all technical production efforts while ensuring our historic space is well maintained, safe, and show-ready year-round. Responsibilities: - Lead scenic construction and oversee all build processes in collaboration with scenic designers and the Production Manager. - Plan and manage safe and efficient load-ins, strikes, and technical rehearsals. - Ensure all technical elements—including lighting, sound, projections, and rigging—are integrated on time and within budget, in concert with Production Manager. - Maintain and organize shop tools, scenic materials, and technical equipment. - Supervise over-hire labor and volunteers during builds, strikes, and tech weeks. - Collaborate with designers to offer creative solutions for complex builds or technical challenges. - Communicate any concerns related to safety, scheduling, and resource needs clearly and quickly. - Serve as the primary point of contact for all on-site technical needs during the production process. - Uphold safety protocols and ensure compliance with OSHA/theatrical safety standards. - Project management over each art departments reorganization (i.e. develops plan and implementation of cleaning/reorganizing the technical booth, costume closet, props area) Facilities Management responsibilities include overseeing the day-to-day upkeep of Circle Theatre’s building and technical infrastructure —Includes, but is not limited to, every day maintenance and/or scheduling of maintenance, changing air filters, small repairs/paint patches,etc - Coordinate routine maintenance and repairs, including HVAC, electrical, plumbing, and structural needs. - Schedule and supervise external vendors (approved by Sundance) and repair personnel as necessary. - Maintain records of maintenance work and update building checklists. - Serve as point of contact for urgent building issues or emergencies. - Assist with special facility-related projects such as renovations, space improvements, or safety upgrades, as they arise. Why This Role Matters: By hiring a dedicated Technical Director (Master Carpenter), Circle Theatre aims to ensure the quality, consistency, and safety of our productions—while also preserving and enhancing the functionality of our venue. This role creates vital continuity between production teams, designers, and administrative staff and provides a stable technical foundation for our ambitious artistic goals. Compensation: $37,000-45,000 annually