Technical Director jobs in Santa Barbara, CA

Technical Director plans and directs all aspects of technical activities within specific production. Ensures all projects, initiatives, and processes are in conformance with organization's established policies and objectives. Being a Technical Director requires a bachelor's degree in related field and at least 8 years of experience. Typically reports to top management. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
  • University of California - Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME

  • Payroll Title: Theatrical Production Supervisor 1

    Job Code: 006140

    Job Open Date: 3/20/24

    Application Review Begins: 4/5/24; open until filled

    Department Code (Name): DRAM (Theater and Dance)

    Percentage of Time: 100%

    Union Code (Name): 99 (Non-Represented)

    Employee Class (Appointment Type): Staff (Career)

    FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

    Classified Indicator Description (Personnel Program): PSS

    Salary Grade: 20

    Hiring/Budgeted Hourly Range: $29.55 - $32.63/yr.

    Full Hourly Range: Salary offers are determined based on final candidate qualifications and experience; the budget for the position; and the application of fair, equitable, and consistent pay practices at the University. The full hourly range for this position is $29.55 - $51.77/yr. The budgeted salary range that the University reasonably expects to pay for this position is $29.55 - $32.63/yr.

    Work Location: 2520 Theater West

    Working Days and Hours: M-F; 8am - 5pm; some evenings weekends, holidays

    Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits

    Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement if applicable: n/a

    Special Instructions

    For full consideration, please include a resume and a cover letter as part of your application.

    Department Marketing Statement

    The Department of Theater and Dance fosters an inclusive, vibrant and stimulating environment that encourages creative self-expression and critical thinking. Undergraduate programs include intensive, conservatory-style training for actors and dancers, as well as general degrees with a focus on Dance, Design, Directing, Playwriting, Theater and Community and Theater and Performance Studies. The department's nationally recognized and highly ranked graduate program offers a diverse array of interdisciplinary approaches to performance research within a global orientation. The department provides a lively forum for faculty to integrate teaching and research, at the cutting edge of their areas of expertise.

    Benefits of Belonging

    Working at UC means being part of this vibrant institution that shines a light on what is possible. People make UC great, and UC recognizes your contributions by making this a great place to work. Excellent retirement and health are just one of the rewards. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC and why You Belong at UC.

    Brief Summary of Job Duties

    Oversees all technical elements (except costumes) related to department's season of theater and dance productions. Acts as liaison between designers and shops to ensure all designs are translated and executed properly. Creates working drawings from

    designer drawings for use in shops. Facilitates technical set-up, operation, and coordination of personnel. Responsible for student employees, run crews, production supervisors and Technical Teaching Assistants. Oversees technical budgets and schedules. Oversees safety in all technical areas. Assists with the coordination of Theater and Dance facility maintenance.

    Required Qualifications

    • BA in technical theater related major or equivalent experience and/or training.
    • Two years of practical technical theater experience that demonstrates leadership ability.
    • Demonstrated experience with theater operations, including budgeting, scheduling, scenic construction, rigging, lighting and sound.
    • Working computer knowledge.
    • 1-3 years of experience with producing efficient and precise CAD drawings.

    Special Conditions of Employment

    • Satisfactory conviction history background check
    • UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment
    • Ability to work some evenings, weekends, holiday hours.

    Job Functions and Percentages of Time:

    Mainstage Productions 40%: Serves as Technical Director for departmental season mainstage productions, including theater and dance. Includes budgeting, coordination, planning, safety, and execution of all technical activities (except for costumes) associated with each production. Work includes extensive collaboration and consultation with designers to ensure designs are successfully translated and realized. Responsible for the creation of working drawings from designer drawings and elevations for shop use. Attends weekly production meetings. Facilitates technical set-up, operation, and coordination of personnel for technical rehearsals. Hires or assigns, and supervises, a production supervisor for the run of each production. Assists in each technical area (scenic, properties, lighting, video, projection, and sound) as needed, and as time permits, to help ensure proper and successful execution of production needs.

    Supervision/Communication/Safety 25%: Supervises the Scene Shop Manager, Lighting and Sound Supervisor, and Sr. Scene Technician. Acts as a liaison and communication link between designers and each shop area to insure proper execution of each design. Works closely with each area head in areas of scheduling and planning, design details, labor, and budgeting. Coordinates the daily schedule of the Sr. Scene Tech who floats between different technical areas. In coordination with area supervisors, hires, trains, and supervises limited and student employees. Hires or assigns, trains, and supervises production crews for all facility rentals. May act as venue supervisor for departmental productions and facility rentals. Works with Fire Marshall and Environmental Health & Safety to ensure the use, and documentation, of safe practices in all technical areas.

    Budgeting 15%: Responsible for working within allocated production budgets. Responsible for providing accurate estimates and feedback on proposed designs, and working with designers to reach final design choices that can be attained within budget. Responsible for weekly updates on budgets. Works in conjunction with scene shop manager, and lighting and sound supervisor, to maintain area budgets for equipment, supplies, and labor.

    Student Teaching and Supervision 10%: Recruits, schedules, trains, and supervises Student Lab Run Crews for all mainstage productions (5-10 crew members per production). Evaluates related student lab work for grading purposes. May also teach student scenic or lighting lab classes as needed. Trains Technical Teaching Assistants to ensure safe and proper use of spaces and equipment. May on occasion be responsible for the training and supervision of Student Lab Run Crews for classroom related productions. In coordination with a designer or design faculty, may on occasion supervise student design assistants in the areas of scenic, properties, lighting, and/or sound.

    Classroom Related Productions 5%: Recruits and schedules production run crews for the yearly One Acts, the One Person Shows, and Theater Honors. May do the same for several dance classroom related productions. Consults with the Technical Teaching Assistants to ensure technical needs are being met adequately and safely for these productions. Helps as needed, and as time permits, to coordinate minimal technical needs for various classroom-related productions, including the hiring and training of production supervisors.

    Other 5%: Coordinates, with support staff, student prop check out for class projects. Coordinates prop rentals for non-departmental requests. Assists with the coordination of Theater and Dance facility maintenance. Other duties as assigned.

    UC Vaccination Programs Policy - With Interim Revisions

    As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions.*

    As a condition of Physical Presence at a Location or in a University Program, all Covered Individuals** must participate in any applicable Vaccination Program by providing proof that they are Up-to-Date with any required Vaccines or submitting a request for Exception in a Mandate Program or properly declining vaccination in an Opt-Out Program no later than the Compliance Date (Capitalized terms in this paragraph are defined in the policy.). Federal, state, or local public health directives may impose additional requirements.

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    *Note: The Policy on Vaccination Programs - With Interim Revisions was updated effective August 16, 2023. A systemwide review of this policy will take place in Fall 2023 with an expected issuance/effective date in early 2024.

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    UC Santa Barbara is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age or protected veteran status. For the University of California's Affirmative Action Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20. For the University of California's Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination

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Systems Librarian for Technical Services and Associate Director
  • University of California - Santa Barbara
  • Santa Barbara, CA FULL_TIME
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Technical Writer
  • Resonant
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME
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Technical Writer
  • Murata Electronics
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME
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Technical Support
  • Impulse
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME
  • We are looking for a Technical Support to join our team in Goleta, CA, US. In this role, you will be providing technical support to our customers and addressing any technical issues they may have. You...
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Technical Support
  • Impulse Advanced Communications
  • Goleta, CA FULL_TIME
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  • Ventura County, CA
  • Ventura, CA
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Full Charge Bookkeeper
  • True Digital Surgery
  • Goleta, CA
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  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Assistant Chief Information Officer #1728
  • Tri-Counties Regional Center
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Job Description Job Description **We have a current opening for an Assistant Chief Information Officer** Job Title: Assi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Perianesthesia Staff Development and Education Program Coordinator
  • Cottage Health System
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Supports the standards, mission, goals, and objectives of Santa Barbara Cottage Hospital Surgical Services. Responsible ...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Product Manager
  • HG Data
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • About Us: Headquartered in beautiful Santa Barbara, HG Insights is the global leader in technology intelligence. HG Insi...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Internal Revenue Agent (Examiner) 12 MONTH ROSTER AMENDED
  • Department Of The Treasury
  • Carpinteria, CA
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  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Project Coordinator
  • Cottage Health
  • Goleta, CA
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  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Library Director
  • CalWest Educators Placement
  • Santa Barbara, CA
  • Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of ...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Santa Barbara (Spanish: Santa Bárbara) is the county seat of Santa Barbara County in the U.S. state of California. Situated on a south-facing section of coastline, the longest such section on the West Coast of the United States, the city lies between the steeply rising Santa Ynez Mountains and the Pacific Ocean. Santa Barbara's climate is often described as Mediterranean, and the city has been promoted as the "American Riviera". As of 2014, the city had an estimated population of 91,196, up from 88,410 in 2010, making it the second most populous city in the county after Santa Maria. The contig...
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