The Area of Performing, Visual, & Communicative Arts at Milligan University invites applications for the full-time position of Technical Director of Theatre with an anticipated start date of August 2025. This is a nine-month, salaried, exempt position spanning the traditional academic year (August through May), but it will be paid over 12-months. Reporting to the Area Chair and in collaboration with the directors of Theatre and Musical Theatre, this position will coordinate the technical aspects of theatrical productions on Milligan’s campus in beautiful northeast Tennessee.
The Technical Director oversees the operation of the technical aspects of theatrical productions, including artistic and personnel supervision; designs, constructs, mounts, and manages mainstage theatre productions; provides technical support for theatre and musical theatre productions; directs training of theatre systems to students; maintains the theatre space in keeping with the mission of the university; and is responsible for insuring safety in the theatre shop and on set and when operating technical equipment.
Successful candidates should have a BA or BFA in technical theatre or related field (MA or MFA desired), a minimum of two years of theatrical design and construction experience, significant knowledge of stage lighting, sound, and rigging, the ability to work evenings and weekends as required by production schedules, skill in communicating with colleagues, students, vendors, and members of the public, and the ability to lift at least 50 pounds and to operate equipment necessary to fulfill job responsibilities. Successful candidates should also demonstrate a strong Christian faith and commitment to Milligan’s mission as a Christian liberal arts university.
Application Process: Applicants should submit a cover letter, curriculum vitae/resumé, response to the Milligan mission statement found at milligan.edu/about/mission, and supporting materials via email to techtheatresearch@milligan.edu. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. Questions about the position or application may be directed via email to the email address above.
To apply for this job email your details to techtheatresearch@milligan.edu