• The Theatre Director’s areas of specialization are organization for and execution of: rigging, lighting, sound, recording, stage management and multimedia for productions at Laredo College Martinez Fine Arts Theater.
• Attend meetings called by the President, Vice-President of Student Success and Enrollment, Associated Vice President of Student Life and Engagement and Director of Event Services and Martinez Fine Arts.
• Participate in committee assignments.
• Organize and schedule all productions in the Martinez Fine Arts Theatre.
• Be able to work seven days a week for periods of time with just compensation.
• Participate in college and civic functions as required.
• Participate in departmental activities.
• Implement and execute maintenance schedules for the MFA Theatre’s three main operating systems: sound, lights, and rigging.
• Coordinate with Physical Plant for HVAC, building maintenance and the load in/load out of events.
• Facilitate the needs of LC events and outside events with equipment and technicians.
• Prepare invoices for outside users of the theatre.
• Maintain the budget for the MFA Theatre.
• Continue to make technological advances in lighting, sound, and theatrical processes.
• Implement and maintain the booking policy and priority for the MFA Theatre.
• May teach courses in stage craft: Drama 1330 and Drama 2331 with adjunct salary compensation. Prepares, administers and grades examinations. Counsels students; notifies students and/or counselors of frequent absences, failures or necessary make-up work.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Event Services and Martinez Fine Arts, Associate Vice President of Student Life and Engagement, Vice President of Student Success and Enrollment, and College President.

• Bachelor’s degree in theater or equivalent.
• Experience in all aspects of setting the stage for music, theatre, dance and corporate type events.
• Experience in managing and instructing lighting crews, carpenters, sound technicians, and rigging crews is a must.
• A minimum of four years’ experience in theatre production

• Master’s degree in theater

A thorough understanding of lighting, sound, rigging and event production required.
Ability to operate specialized instruments and equipment such as; dimmer racks, lighting consoles, sound consoles, recording equipment, visual aids, and the rigging systems.
Ability to build sets and scenery for plays, operas, dance recitals, and other events of community enrichment.

Work is performed in a standard office environment.

Work-inside a well-lighted and air-conditioned area most of the time.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate.

Inside work-in a well-lighted and air conditioned area most of the time or outside will be exposed to all types of weather, noise, and vibration from equipment.

Immediate supervisor may assign other duties. May be required to work outside regular working hours, as needed. May be required to work at a different college work site or campus as needed. Be in good health. Must not be absent frequently from classes or work because of poor health. Must be able to work at night and put in long hours for rehearsals, set builds, load in/load out of shows, lighting hangs and sounds checks.

Laredo College offers a comprehensive benefit package.