Position Title: Technical Director
Type: Part-time employee
Pay: $17.00/hr
About the position:
At BAAY, our Technical Director designs and runs the lighting for each of our productions. We put up 4-6 full-length and 4-6 short-length shows per year with students ranging from ages 5-17. The Technical Director also manages our tech and design materials to keep them organized and maintained.
We will also be developing a theatre tech mentorship program, in which the Technical Director works with BAAY students to teach them how to create lighting and sound designs for our productions.
About the Organization:
BAAY (Bellingham Arts Academy for Youth) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with the mission to enrich the lives of children through the exploration of the arts. We offer programming for ages 5-17 that includes theatre, dance, music, acting, improvisation, costuming, and visual arts.
Job Qualifications:
- At least 5 years of theatre experience.
- Design lead or support on at least 5 stage productions.
- Experience working with youth in a small or large group setting.
- A flexible schedule.
- Willing to work nights and weekends.
- A positive and collaborative attitude.
- Strong time-management skills.
- A familiarity with light and sound equipment.
- An interest in this position in the long-term.
Application Process:
To be considered for this position, please provide the following:
- Resume showcasing both theatrical and practical work experience.
- One letter of recommendation from someone who has seen you work with kids.
- A cover letter detailing:
- Why you are a great candidate for this position.
- The importance of creating theatre with young people.
Please forward all application materials to: olivia@baay.org
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