Theater Technical Director
AMPA Events
Richmond, VA, USA
21 days ago
Full-time
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The Technical Director is a theater professional who designs, builds, installs and maintains props and scenery. For events, we employe the same skills which include carpentry, scenic painting, artistry, sculpture, craft skills. The candidate must have 4 year college degree in Theater. (Those without the requirements will not be considered.)

Join a company that relies on its specialized inventory for success - a company with a reputation for unique theme decor, decorative props, scenery, stage sets, drape, lighting, technology, and all other equipment categories used for events. You can be a part of the success with your creativity in designing and fabrication stellar props and scenery for a wide variety of events. Engage in execution of programs that wows us all!

For over 30 years, planners and companies throughout the Mid-Atlantic region have come to rely on Ampa's extraordinary inventory. Therefore, precise and proper storage, handling, and maintenance of our inventory is of the upmost importance to our continued success. If you are an individual that thrives on organization and loves a neat and tidy warehouse, this position may be perfect for you.

Responsibilities are as follows:

Design and Fabrication

Assist or lead in the design and the building of Props and Scenery as needed to exceed client expectation. Be creative and wow the client and your coworkers. Create new inventory items for general inventory use and expansion of our offerings to clients. Care to be great and do great work

Inventory Responsibilities:

Help manage the warehouse complex for peak company efficiency. Help maintain proper location for equipment in alphanumeric shelving system. Maintain proper location for equipment in digital organizational system. Schedule repairs and maintain props and scenery for rental. Track all equipment going and coming into warehouse with digital CRM system. Keep warehouse clean and thus safe at all times

Event Responsibilities:

Accurately pull, prep, and prepare equipment from printed CRM pick list reports. Load event orders in a manner to protect equipment from damage going and coming to and from events. Build and maintain shipping boxes, socks and covers as needed. Drive, manage and participate in installations. Show leadership in working with Ampa's unique specialty inventory by training and mentoring others in proper shipping, use on site and storage. Our inventory is out life blood and needs to be respected

General Requirements:

-4 year college degree in Theater is required

-MUST have a minimum 5 years management experience or equivalent in Inventory Management, or as a Prop Master

-Must have physical ability to lift and manipulate 100 pounds for loading of trucks and storing to shelves. Materials handling equipment such as hand cart and dollies are available

-Must be ability to walk or stand for long periods of time. Load in days can be long at times

-Exceptional time management and organizational skills

-Must be able to work nights, weekends, travel out of town for overnight event (approximately 10 - 15 times a year, expenses paid) and respond to event schedule based on clients needs

-Full set of fabrication skills including carpentry, foam carving, basic wiring, and more

BENEFITS

Simple IRA with company 3% match

Healthcare

Paid Vacation and Sick Leave

Job Type: Full-time

Salary: $45,000.00 - $55,000.00 per year

Schedule:

  • Weekends as needed

Education:

  • Bachelor's (Required)

Experience:

  • theater Carpentry: 5 years (Required)
  • scenic painting: 5 years (Required)
  • fabrication: 5 years (Required)
  • theater lighting: 5 years (Preferred)
  • inventory management: 5 years (Preferred)

Work Days:

  • Monday to Friday
  • Weekends as needed