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.

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 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.