Assistant Technical Director

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Position Information

Position Title Assistant Technical Director Category Administrative Position Number Posting Number S0001382 Location Chicago Open Date 08/03/2026 Close Date Open Until Filled? Yes Job Type Part-Time Working Hours Position Summary

The Theatre Conservatory at Roosevelt University is looking to hire a skilled carpenter act as an Assistant Technical Director and provide guidance and supervision during the school year's mainstage theatre season. This position's responsibilities include planning for build, assigning and explaining tasks to the student construction crew, responding to repairs, and regularly inspecting work done completed to ensure that it conforms to design and safety specifications. The ATD should also be able to help the technical director and director of production solve project-related problems.

Assistant Technical Director Responsibilities:

• Assisting the technical director with the planning and budgeting for mainstage theatrical set builds.
• Assisting the technical director with drafting and creating technical drawings for build.
• Assisting the technical director with instruction of tool use and proper construction techniques to college students of skill levels that vary from novice to intermediate.
• Assigning and explaining tasks to the student construction crew.
• Communicating with technical director, scenic designer, and paint charge in order to determine the time frames within which projects should be complete.
• Attending production meetings and respond to production communications as necessary.
• Helping lead strike.
• Performing all building duties required, including both rough and finish carpentry.
• Maintaining accurate records of all work done in coordination with the technical director.
• Helping to maintain and clean theatrical and shop spaces.
• Helping coordinate and schedule student construction crew.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Mentoring student set designers who work in the Miller, the CCPA black box theater.
• Coaching students through basic scenic design process and ensure that they are submitting design deliverables.
• Coordinating with technical director to plan Miller builds as needed.
• Communicating with Miller production team on behalf of the scene shop.
• Assist technical director with maintenance, upkeep, and renovations of the theater and shop spaces.

The hourly pay for this part-time, in person, non-benefit eligible position is $25/hour. Additionally, this position runs through the academic year (9 months only).

Title IX Contact Information: Federal Title IX policy requires that all colleges and universities make known the contact information for the person responsible for coordinating its efforts to comply with Title IX regulations. At Roosevelt University, the Title IX Coordinator is Natasha Robinson. Her office is located in the Auditorium Building of the Chicago campus, 430 S. Michigan Avenue, AUD 476B. She can be reached at 312-281-3245 or TitleIX@roosevelt.edu.

Do not contact this email address for inquiries about your job application; if you have questions, you may email hrquestions@roosevelt.edu.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Required

• High school diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license.
• Proven experience in rough and finish carpentry, particularly in a theatrical setting.
• Sound knowledge of safety standards and procedures.
• Proficiency in operating power tools, including, but not limited to, table saw, miter saw, circ saw, jigsaw, power drills, sanding equipment, router, panel saw, and pneumatic tools.
• Experienced in Vectorworks drafting software.
• Ability to read and understand scenic drawings and drafting.
• Ability to create and read technical build diagrams and blueprints.
• Excellent time management skills.
• Effective communication skills.
• Strong leadership skills.
• Passion for education and/or experience teaching

Years of Experience Required 1-2 Required Education High School/GED Certification/Licensure Required Minimum Qualifications

See Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required section.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience repairing/maintaining hand tools and power tools
• Experience with other drafting software, such as AutoCAD or SketchUp
• Experience with theatrical rigging and rigging hardware/equipment
• Experience or education in scenic design

Equipment Operated Working Conditions

Standard office environment and workshop

Priority Application Instructions Departmental Contact Information

Essential Job Functions

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• • Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have an earned High School Diploma or GED?

• Yes

• No

• Do you have proven experience in rough and finish carpentry, particularly in a theatrical setting?

• Yes

• No

• Will you now or at any point in the future require employment visa sponsorship (e.g., H-1B) to legally work in the United States?

• Yes

• No

• This is a on site position. Do you have the ability to be in person?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter
• List of References

Optional Documents