Description:
The Technical Director is a one-year, part-time appointment that will end May 31, 2027. The
Technical Director will work an average of 18 hours/week, for 15 weeks in the fall semester and
15 weeks in the spring semester. The Technical Director will be responsible for the
construction of scenery and complex props, and furniture for all shows in the FHU Theatre
season. The technical director will also oversee scenic painting. Additionally, the technical
director will be responsible for the maintenance of the scene shop and theatre storage and will
train and oversee student volunteers and student workers. The Technical Director will also
maintain our theater spaces, both the Dryden Auditorium stage, and the Black Box Theater.
Competencies
- To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following
competencies:
- Interpersonal Skills - Focuses on solving conflict, not blaming; Maintains confidentiality;
Listens to others without interrupting; Keeps emotions under control; Remains open to
others' ideas and tries new things.
- Oral Communication - Speaks clearly and persuasively in positive or negative situations;
Listens and gets clarification; Responds well to questions; Demonstrates group
presentation skills; Participates in meetings.
- Written Communication - Writes clearly and informatively; Edits work for spelling and
grammar; Varies writing style to meet needs; Presents numerical data effectively; Able
to read and interpret written information.
- Teamwork - Balances team and individual responsibilities; Exhibits objectivity and
openness to others' views; Gives and welcomes feedback; Contributes to building a
positive team spirit; Puts success of team above own interests; Able to build morale and
group commitments to goals and objectives; Supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Ethics - Treats people with respect; Keeps commitments; Inspires the trust of others;
Works with integrity and ethically; Upholds organizational values.
- Planning/Organizing - Prioritizes and plans work activities; Uses time efficiently; Plans
for additional resources; Sets goals and objectives; Organizes or schedules other people
and their tasks; Develops realistic action plans.
- Professionalism - Approaches others in a tactful manner; Reacts well under pressure;
Treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position;
Accepts responsibility for own actions; Follows through on commitments.
- Quality - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness; Looks for ways to improve and
promote quality; Applies feedback to improve performance; Monitors own work to
ensure quality.
- Quantity - Meets productivity standards; Completes work in timely manner; Strives to
increase productivity; Works quickly.
- Attendance/Punctuality - Is consistently at work and on time; Ensures work
responsibilities are covered when absent; Arrives at meetings and appointments on
time.
- Dependability - Follows instructions, responds to management direction; Takes
responsibility for own actions; Keeps commitments; Commits to long hours of work
when necessary to reach goals.; Completes tasks on time or notifies appropriate person
with an alternate plan.
- Initiative - Volunteers readily; Undertakes self-development activities; Seeks increased
responsibilities; Takes independent actions and calculated risks; Looks for and takes
advantage of opportunities; Asks for and offers help when needed.
- Innovation - Displays original thinking and creativity; Meets challenges with
resourcefulness; Generates suggestions for improving work; Develops innovative
approaches and ideas; Presents ideas and information in a manner that gets others'
attention.
- Social Skills- Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they
do; adjusting actions in relation to others’ actions.
Education and/or Experience
Four-year college or university program certificate; or two to four years related experience
and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Language Skills
Ability to read and comprehend instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to
write correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group
situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization. Must effectively
communicate and coordinate events and schedules involving different groups of people, both
students and FHU employee’s
Mathematical Skills
College level Algebra
Some knowledge of geometry, trig, and physics is a plus.
Must be able to calculate distances using the “Old English System.” (Inches & Feet)
Reasoning Ability
Ability to apply common sense. Able to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or
diagram form. Ability to deal with multiple problems simultaneously.
Computer Skills
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Internet software;
Spreadsheet software and Word Processing software.
Other Qualifications
Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must
be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The
employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach
with hands and arms and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required
to climb or balance. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance
vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of
those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable
accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
functions.
The noise level in the work environment greatly varies from quiet, to hearing protection a must.
Sometimes dirty and filled with dust.
Outside and/or hot/humid
Requirements:
As a part of fulfilling these tasks, the TD will:
Manage the scene shop as well as a team of student workers, scheduling time and delegating
tasks.
Provide training and oversight on all power tools. Maintain the organization and cleanliness of
the shop.
Attend weekly production meetings for each production.
Working with the director of Theatre, create production schedules for each show.
Complete construction draftings based on the provided scenic designs.
Problem-solve the execution of other special requirements for the productions.
Freed-Hardeman University is an academic community, associated with churches of Christ, which is dedicated to providing excellent undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The mission of Freed-Hardeman University is to help students develop their God-given talents for His glory by empowering them with an education that integrates Christian faith, scholarship, and service.
Pursuant to this mission and Section 703(e)(2) of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, Freed-Hardeman University exercises a preference for applicants active within the churches of Christ. Freed-Hardeman University complies with all applicable federal and state non-discrimination laws and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or prior military service in the administration of its
