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Technical Director 2025-2026

Yale University, Yale College Arts

Job Title: Technical Director 2025-2026
Job Location: New Haven , CT
United States
Status: Full-Time
Job Category: Arts: visual & performing arts
Application Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Date Posted: 2025-05-27
Industry: Academic/Education

Job Description

 

Full time, fixed duration position (10 month term), with possibility of continuation. Periodic evening and weekend work is required.

Advise and oversee all aspects of undergraduate performance-based activities, both curricular and extra-curricular, in a range of venues across campus, ensuring safety throughout the process. Working in a team of Technical Directors, manage programs and facilities in order to ensure the safety of over 700 student practitioners and 25,000+ audience members annually. Foster an inclusive and respectful working environment around production activity at Yale College. Carry out duties while exercising a high degree of autonomy and discretion.

Job Requirements

Required Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree in theater and a minimum of 5 years of related experience; or the equivalent combination of education and experience. 

Preferred Education and Experience:

ETCP and/or OSHA certifications welcome.

Skills and Abilities:

  • Knowledge of standard practices, equipment, and software in the areas of theatrical scenery, lighting, rigging, sound, and projection, including but not limited to ETC consoles, Qlab, and AutoCAD.
  • Knowledge of production-related health and safety best practices and concerns and ability to identify and correct potential hazards.
  • Demonstrated ability to manage and prioritize complex workload.
  • Demonstrated ability to collaborate effectively and flexibly with a large number of faculty, staff, students, community members, guest artists, and other professionals representing a wide diversity of personalities and cultures.

Physical Requirements

  • Stand for long periods.
  • Hold and operate hand and power tools.
  • Repeatedly bend, stoop, kneel, crawl, squat and crouch.
  • Repeatedly lift, carry, push or pull up to 50 lbs.
  • Climb stairs and ladders and work effectively at elevations up to 40’.
  • Drive cargo van and box truck.

Information and Application Process Instructions

Yale University considers applicants for employment without regard to, and does not discriminate on the basis of an individual’s sex, race, color, religion, age, disability, status as a veteran, or national or ethnic origin; nor does Yale discriminate on the basis of sexual orientation or gender identity or expression.

To apply, visit this page . Please include a cover letter referencing postion #95007BR.

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