Part Time Technical Director

The Production Mgr/Technical Director organizes, coordinates, and executes all technical/production aspects of the division’s production program, including music and theater groups. Supervises production staff, including costume designer/shop supervisor, scene shop production assistant, students, and other members of the production staff. Works with the Dean to support curriculum development, specifically technical and other theater courses. Serves as chief communicator of all production/programming requirements between the division and the Stocker Arts Center.

Curriculum Support : Provides instruction and oversight for the technical theater curriculum and other courses as assigned. Develops and updates curriculum for all technical theater courses. Advises students interested in pursuing a career in any aspect of theater. Supervises both internal and external (professional affiliates) internship participants. Supervises and evaluates theater practicum students involved in technical theater. Provides a diverse experience for each student by assigning them differing assignments each term. Maintains currency of LCCC technical theater program emphasizing in developing technology such as digital media systems. Serves as a resource to other faculty and Dean in non-technical aspects of theater.

Design Coordination: Supports guest or student designer’s lighting, scenic, sound, and projection designs. Coordinates all lighting, sound, projection, and scenic equipment for all major Arts and Humanities Division productions.

Equipment Maintenance : Plans and implements modifications and improvements to the systems, equipment and support spaces related to the Arts and Humanities Division. Manages multiplex computerized lighting control and dimming systems, digital audio recording, editing and playback systems, analog audio reinforcement mixing systems, and computer-aided drafting and design systems.

Miscellaneous Support: Oversees R25 management for all theatre program activities. Supports other functions as requested such as commencement show directing, search committees, and community outreach activities.

REQUIRED: Bachelor’s degree in Theatre with emphasis in technical production/design. A minimum of 2-3 years of related experience. May possess some additional job-specific training.

PREFERRED: Master's degree in theatrical design and production. A minimum of 4-7 years of related experience. May possess appropriate licensures or certifications with some advanced training.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: Works both in the office and in a non-office setting.

The complete application file should include cover letter, resume, unofficial college transcripts (undergraduate and graduate), and 3 professional references which can be uploaded to the online application. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks before hire.

About LCCC:

Established in 1963, Lorain County Community College is the first community college in Ohio with a permanent campus. For six decades, LCCC has served the diverse needs of greater Lorain County region by providing affordable access to higher education and now serves approximately 13,000 students each year in certificate, associate, bachelor’s and master’s degree programs.

Since 1963, one in four Lorain County residents have taken classes at LCCC and more than 43,000 have earned a degree. LCCC was recently ranked in the top 10% of most affordable colleges in the nation and more than 90% of LCCC graduates live and work in Northeast Ohio. 45% of Lorain County’s high school graduates earn college credits through LCCC’s high school dual enrollment programs. LCCC also partners with more than 700 employers and offers 170 industry-recognized credentials to better prepare the workforce for the future.

LCCC is a dynamic, student-centered college intentionally designed to support individuals with balancing multiple roles on their path to college completion. 85% of LCCC students work while attending college, with majority working at least half-time. The average age of LCCC’s students is 24, and many bring life experiences that include caring for dependents, serving in the military, or completing some prior college. Over 80% of LCCC students received financial assistance through grants and scholarships, and LCCC has been nationally recognized for holistic, fully integrated services and commitment to student success.

Lorain County Community College seeks to hire and employ locally whenever possible. Employees should reside in Ohio, where they can be responsive to on-campus work requirements, and within a reasonable commuting distance of their work location.