Full-time, Year-round Staff Openings

• Technical Director

  To apply, please submit cover letter, resume and references to garyg@ufomt.org.

  Utah Festival Opera and Musical Theatre is seeking applicants for a full time Technical Director position. The Technical Director will oversee the technical needs (Scenic, Lighting, A/V, and Props) of our growing summer festival currently consisting of 5-6 productions in 2 venues and as well as 4-5 concerts and events. The ideal candidate will have a diverse range of experience and training in theatre technology as well as knowledge in lighting and A/V. Available benefits include health, dental, vision and 403B.

  Experience:
  Masters in Fine Arts (MFA) preferred, or Bachelors of Arts (BA, BFA) in Technical Theatre plus 3-5 years professional experience.

  Minimum Qualifications:
  Must have working knowledge of standard scenic construction and practices
  Must have CAD drafting abilities (AutoCAD, Vectorworks)
  Shop management experience
  Basic knowledge of Lighting and A/V equipment
  Ability to lift 75 lbs
  Willing to work flexible hours as needed
  Excellent time management, financial budgeting, and interpersonal communication skills

  Preferred Qualifications:
  Scenic and/or lighting design experience
  Experience working with undergraduate students
  Knowledge of automated lighting and digital sound equipment
  Scenic rental or touring experience a plus
  Reparatory experience a plus
  Opera experience a plus

  Responsibilities:
  Prepare and manage budgets for all applicable departments
  Manage build schedule
  Oversees all purchasing for applicable departments
  Hire and oversee all shop staff year round and seasonal (scenic, lighting, props, A/V)
  Mange scenery and props rentals along with Managing Director
  Generates all CAD drafting
  Assist in shop organization and maintenance
  Assist in season planning and scheduling
  Basic upkeep and maintenance in scene shop and Utah Theatre
  Insure all safety practices and protocols are followed
  Document all productions kept for rentals
  Assist in hiring for applicable designers
  Work with designers to make all productions work in Rep.
  Provide instruction on safe and efficient use of tools, equipment, and facilities
  Attend all specified rehearsals, tech/dress rehearsals, production and staff meetings, and all other applicable events

Seasonal Employment

UPDATE 6/4/2020: There are no seasonal positions available at this time. Please see our 2020 season update here. Thank you.