Associate Technical Director - Williamstown Theatre Festival : Job Details

Job Type Full-timeDescriptionPOSITION: Associate Technical Director (hiring 2) CLASSIFICATION: Seasonal - Full TimeSTATUS: ExemptREPORTS TO: Technical DirectorSUPERVISES: SceneryLOCATION: Williamstown, MACOMPENSATION: $1050-$1250 Weekly HIRING TIMELINE: Applications to be accepted until filled with a priority application deadline of 2/14/2025. Application review and interviews to be conducted starting 2/17/2025 with an anticipated start date of 06/09/25.JOB SUMMARY: The Williamstown Theatre Festival, renowned for its commitment to artistic excellence, is seeking a skilled and passionate Associate Technical Director to join our team for the 2025 Season. Reporting to the Technical Director, this role is integral within the production department, overseeing the execution of scenic designs for multiple productions. RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist Technical Director with management of construction, installation, and operation of scenic elements, ensuring they meet design specifications and are completed on schedule.
• Oversee and mentor scenic teams, including carpenters and other technicians, fostering a collaborative and efficient work environment.
• Support the Technical Director in the creation of scenic construction drawings and timelines, oversee the sourcing, maintenance, and inventory of scenic materials and equipment.
• Uphold safety protocols and ensure all scenic operations comply with relevant regulations to maintain a secure environment for staff and performers.
• Work closely with designers and production staff to realize the artistic vision while addressing and resolving any technical challenges.
• Assist with the load-in and load-out of campus spaces, including offices and workspaces, while tracking equipment inventory and organizing off-season storage.
• Ensure production staff in all facilities used by the production department adhere to safe working practices and comply with festival safety protocols and align with facility protocols set forth by Williams College.
• Embrace the Festival's commitment to EDIA and Anti-Racism by actively participating in and encouraging behaviors among staff members that exemplify respect; interrupting microaggressions and other behaviors that hinder our EDIA and Anti-Racism efforts; engaging in the diversification of the workforce; demonstrating a degree of cultural competency that encourages healthy relationships with all company members
• Participate in season debrief meetings and document key takeaways to improve the position and scenery department operations for the following year.
• Regularly supervise the work of two or more employees, providing input and recommendations on their advancement, promotion, or other status changes, with such input carrying significant weight.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• The Williamstown Theatre Festival requires no specific number of years of experience or minimum educational credentials.
• Experience in a management role within professional theater, with a successful track record of handling a variety of productions simultaneously, while maintaining attention to detail and a commitment to artistic quality.
• Proficiency in technical drafting is required, with expertise in Vectorworks or AutoCAD essential.
• Understanding of theatrical construction techniques, including carpentry and rigging, as well as appropriate safety precautions and procedures.
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and management skills, with the ability to lead diverse teams using a supportive and collaborative approach.
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, dynamic production environment and adapt to changing priorities and timelines.
• Must be capable of working long hours while standing. Valid driver's license required.
• This job requires in-person work in Williamstown, MA.

About Williamstown Theatre FestivalAfter seven decades of helping to shape the American theater, Williamstown Theatre Festival is bringing emerging and professional artists together in the Berkshires to create a thrilling summer festival that expands the expression of theater and its essential role in society. The Festival will continue to produce the world premiere plays and musicals and bold new revivals that it's come to be known for, while expanding into other forms of theatrical expression that brings many art forms together in exciting and innovative ways.Williamstown Theatre Festival has always been, and continues to be, a creative hothouse for established and emerging artists and their work. More than 75 productions have transferred from the Festival to other regional theaters, Off-Broadway, and Broadway, with many productions being adapted for television and film. Thousands of actors, writers, designers, directors, and aspiring theater professionals from all fields that have come through the Festival to challenge themselves and their craft have gone on to prominence and recognition on Broadway, in Hollywood and beyond. Learn more at wtfestival.org .Working and Living in WilliamstownWilliamstown Theatre Festival's season takes place on the beautiful campus of Williams College in Williamstown, MA with backdrops of the Berkshire, Green, and Taconic mountain ranges. Williamstown, MA (estimated pop. 7,813) is located in Berkshire County (estimated pop. 128,657) in Western Massachusetts and is an hour's drive from Albany, NY and 30 minutes from Pittsfield, MA. The Williams College campus and the 62' Center for Theatre and Dance are within walking distance of Spring Street, which has several restaurants with dine-in and takeout options, a coffee shop, an ice cream shop, an independent movie theater, and several stores. The nearest grocery store is a 10-minute drive from campus and not within walking distance. Having a personal vehicle does provide more flexibility in grocery-shopping and expands dining and activities options. For those who bring vehicles, parking is free at designated locations on Williams campus with a parking pass. For a list of all the things to do and see in Williamstown and the Northern Berkshires, visit DestinationWilliamstown.org . All seasonal staff are provided housing free of charge on campus at Williams College. Housing is dorm-style with private bedrooms and shared common areas, including bathroom and kitchen. Williams College housing is not air-conditioned. Weather ranges from evenings on the cooler side but can also be quite warm with temperatures in the 90s with high humidity.We acknowledge that Williamstown Theatre Festival is a Predominantly White Institution (PWI) located in a county that is 91% white, according to the US Census Bureau. We are actively engaged in the work of becoming a more equitable, diverse, inclusive, accessible, anti-racist, and anti-oppressive institution that not only welcomes BIPOC artists and staff but nurtures an environment that allows everyone to thrive. More specific actions on these efforts can be found in our Progress Report on our website: .Williamstown Theatre Festival is committed to telling diverse stories and to fostering an inclusive environment both onstage and off. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. We believe that opportunity, access, resources, and rewards should be available to and for the benefit of all. Therefore, WTF is an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants shall be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, ancestry, genetics, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.Salary Description $1,050-1,250/week