Technical Theater Director

Job overview

The Technical Theater Director position is onsite in Austin, TX, and is full-time; the role is expected to start when school resumes in January. Compensation is not specified. The position leads technical operations for the Fine Arts Department at Regents School of Austin. The director plans and executes technical production work for performances and campus events while maintaining safe, functional facilities and equipment. The role also manages budgets and schedules, coordinates staff and contractors, and mentors students in technical theater skills to support artistic production and student learning.

What you'll do

• Lead technical planning and execution for productions and events, including scenery, lighting, sound, projections, backstage operations, load-in, and strike
• develop production schedules and documentation
• coordinate construction, installation, and technical solutions
• maintain facilities, equipment, inventory, and safety practices
• manage production budgets and procurement
• supervise contract labor, volunteers, and student crews
• train and mentor student technicians
• teach one technical theater class per semester as needed.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

technical theater director

austin tx

regents school of austin

fine arts

theater productions

lighting

sound

scenic construction

production management

student training

facility safety

budgeting

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

The role combines technical production leadership with student training and instruction, including teaching one technical theater class per semester as needed.

About the employer

Regents School of Austin is hiring for this role. Industry: Elementary and Secondary Schools. Sector: 61.