Current Job Openings

​

Technical Director

Heading into our 17th season, Constellation Theatre Company (CTC) seeks a qualified Technical Director to support the company as we launch into our next season. Constellation is in a period of transformation: growing our staff, expanding our company, and exploring new performance venues. This person will play a key role in our success.

 

Key Responsibilities:

• Take the Scenic Designers’ drawings and use as a plan for build;

• Help Production Manager to cost out the design and ensure that the production remains in budget;

• Purchase and pick up materials for build as necessary (using a company card);

• Build all scenic elements of the production;

• Manage the logistics of the scene shop as a multi-use space for build, paints, and rehearsals;

• Meet regularly with Production Manager and other department heads as the production process occurs;

• Load in and out the scenery from multiple spaces including but not limited to the rehearsal space, scene shop, and theatre venue;

• Install the scenery in the theatre space;

• Strike the scenery and restore the theatre space to standard conditions;

• Lead overhire crew during the load in and load out / strike calls;

• Participate in staff activities and training;

• Maintain facility tools, upgrades, inventories, and more;

• Other duties as assigned.

 

Candidates for this position will possess:

• A minimum of 3 years professional experience as a Technical Director; 

• Thorough knowledge of most areas of theatrical production, carpentry, and theatrical scenery;

• Demonstrated ability to develop and work within approved budget;

• Thorough knowledge of power tool usage and maintenance;

• Strong computer skills, including proficiency in CAD programs and Microsoft Office Suite;

• Ability to identify and resolve problems in a timely manner and gather/analyze information skillfully;

• Ability to work well in group problem-solving situations;

• Ability to work under pressure on multiple projects and work with people of varying experience levels;

• Ability to lift up to 50lbs. alone in some circumstances, but shared lift in others;

• Comfortability working on ladders and at heights;

• Strong communication, diplomatic and leadership skills;

• Willingness to be flexible, collaborative, highly motivated, organized and responsible;

• Proof of COVID-19 vaccination.

 

Compensation

• Salary begins at $45,000. Negotiable and commensurate with experience.

• Constellation Theatre Company offers competitive benefits to its full-time employees including health and dental insurance, 20 vacation days, 13 federal holidays and flexible work schedules.

• Hours are full-time (generally Monday – Friday during the day) with evening and weekend hours as required based on the production schedule.

 

To apply, please submit:

• A cover letter;

• Your resume;

• At least 3 references.

 

Email your application materials to: Samuel Klaas, Production Manager at jobs@ConstellationTheatre.org with “Technical Director” in the subject line. The search will remain open until the position is filled. Qualified applicants are encouraged to apply immediately.  

 

Desired start date: July 1, 2023

 

Our Mission: Constellation Theatre Company tells big, powerful stories in an intimate space. We spark curiosity and imagination with plays from all over the world that feature visual spectacle, original music, dynamic movement, and passionate acting ensembles. We draw from the genres of fantasy, farce, and epic adventure to transport our audiences to dramatic worlds where the action is larger than life.

 

Anti-Racist Work: Constellation’s core artistic value, “Treat all participants with dignity, kindness and respect,” lives at the center of our company culture. We strive to practice a commitment to radical collaboration and encourage every person in our company of artists, audience, board of directors, and staff to express their ideas and concerns, knowing that they will be heard and recognized. We believe that the communal experience of live theatre promotes compassion, understanding, healing and connection – and that we need it now more than ever. 

 

COVID-19 Policies: Constellation Theatre Company (CTC) is committed to ensuring that its staff, artists, technicians, and audience members have a safe environment in which to create and watch amazing art! CTC has adapted the safety guidance originally released by Actor’s Equity Association on July 1, 2021 and updates this policy regularly to reflect the safest conditions and practices possible. Constellation has tailored some of these recommendations based upon current guidelines from the Center for Disease Control, the DC Government, USA Local 829 and recommendations from our COVID Safety Team. In addition, CTC is working with other local theatres to establish a safety standard. Constellation has united with other D.C. area theatres to provide the highest level of public safety for their audiences, artists, staff, and volunteers. All staff, artists and volunteers are required to be vaccinated.

 

To learn more about our Mission, Anti-Racist work, and COVID-19 Policies, visit the About section on our website.

 

Constellation Theatre Company is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

​

Constellation Theatre Company provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.