Associate Technical Director
DESCRIPTION
PURPOSE:
To coordinate and oversee stagehand and scenic work related to the construction, mounting and running of San Francisco Opera productions. Manage and coordinate facility related areas.
EDUCATION:
Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university preferred, or equivalent work experience.
Completion of an accredited VectorWorks or AutoCAD training course required.
EXPERIENCE:
Minimum five (5) years professional technical theater experience in a large scale repertory setting.
Experience overseeing staff.
PREREQUISITE SKILLS & REQUIREMENTS:
Knowledge of: Shop and stage operations, scenic construction, stage rigging and automation, scenic painting, stage lighting, sound, and media; theater production and Opera repertoire
Ability to travel for production and scene shop surveys
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications, VectorWorks, AutoCAD; database skills desirable.
Ability to work independently; prioritize tasks; and exercise good judgment and initiative.
Ability to determine priorities as well as manage multiple, competing priorities successfully.
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, rapidly changing environment.
Outstanding interpersonal skills including the ability to interact with artists, staff, the public, and volunteers in a professional, confidential and tactful manner.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
Able to sit at a computer and/or production desk for up to and over eight hours per day; see clearly in low-light situations such as are common backstage and in the theater; and walk on complex stage settings to accomplish the construction, rehearsal, and safe operations of productions.
Must perform the functions of the position in a safe manner.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
Works with the Managing Director: Production and Technical & Safety Director to determine technical design and requirements of designers and directors, as well as incoming productions and co-productions.
Reviews and coordinates productions with designers, directors, opera staff, co-producers and outside producers, ensuring all concerned departments are informed about production needs, challenges and schedules.
Assist in preparing bid documents and monitors construction and scenic artwork to ensure that productions are built within designers’ concept and San Francisco Opera budget.
Manages installation and running of SF Opera productions.
Works with the Managing Director: Production, Director of Production Operations & Media, and Technical & Safety Director to prepare and monitor production budgets and schedules (ie: future season Budget Calendar planning).
Generates and disseminates floor plans, sections, hanging plots, construction drawings and other technical documentation.
Creates, disseminates, coordinates and oversees the completion of technical notes.
Represents production department at rehearsals as necessary.
Supports and enforces the company safety program including, but not limited to, state and federally mandated safety programs.
Manages regular facility repair, maintenance, and improvement requests with War Memorial Engineering.
Assists the Technical & Safety Director in planning and managing facility and safety related projects and improvements.
Participate in the smooth running of the production rentals program along with the Associate Production Director, including coordinating the database, keeping rentals paperwork updated, and serving as a point person for inquiries.
In coordination with Managing Director: Production and the Technical & Safety Director ensures compliance with stagehand and scenic artist union collective bargaining agreements.
SECONDARY FUNCTIONS:
Perform other job-related duties as assigned.
Provides logistical support for incoming and outgoing productions.
When needed, provide meeting coverage for Technical Schedule at weekly Heads Schedule Meeting.
Desired Start Date: May 11, 2026
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $80,000 - $90,000 Annual
This position is eligible for benefits including medical, dental, vision, retirement accounts etc.
HOW TO APPLY
Please apply via this link: https://www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/205B4020D376C6954BB74A7E7242F35F/jobs/278069
All open positions can be found at the SF Opera Employment Website here: https://www.sfopera.com/about/employment/
Application Deadline: April 27, 2026
Application Email/Link: www.paycomonline.net/v4/ats/web.php/portal/205B4020D376C6954BB74A7E7242F35F/jobs/278069