Be a Star at Straz Center for the Performing Arts! Straz Center for the Performing Arts is seeking a Technical Director - Opera & Internal to join our production team.  This position oversees all aspects of technical production related to Opera Tampa and Straz Produced events. The Technical Director will also serve to advise and supplement planning operations for Internal Straz events, including fundraising events. Located in downtown Tampa, the 335,000 square-foot Straz Center, one of the largest performing arts complexes in the country, offers a team-based work environment that shows our dedication to the community every day. We reward our full-time employees with a strong benefits package including options for health/dental, vision, etc., discounted downtown parking, food and show discounts, plus a generous 403(b) plan and up to 27 days of PTO/Holidays per year. Essential Functions: Oversees the planning, scheduling, implementation, and engineering of all scenic elements. Collaborates and coordinates with lighting, sound, and production department to facilitate purchasing and planning. Creates detailed material and labor cost and build schedules for each production and collaborates to establish build priorities. Schedules and moderates all design meetings, production meetings, technical rehearsals, and performances. Actively participates in budget planning for current and future seasons. Oversees construction, load ins, and load outs of scenery and set pieces. Provides additional construction support as needed. Responsible for ensuring safe, organized, and efficient working conditions. Maintains inventory control of Straz assets and stock scenery pieces. Works closely with guest designers. Reviews, evaluates, and coordinates all Opera Tampa and Straz Produced production requirements, including compliance of technical rider, as contracted. Researches and recommends rental set and costumes options. Compiles all relevant regulatory and insurance related documents for rental vendors. Recommends Lighting Designers and oversees the installation of lighting plot. Recommends Wig and Makeup Artists, Production Stage Managers, and Assistant Stage Managers. Compiles, orders, or oversees the construction of all required props. Partners to determine the hanging plot and positioning of the set on stage. Compiles or creates all required drawings associated with scenic layouts and design documentation. Responsible for the procurement and collation of all shop drawings. Orders supplemental lighting equipment in coordination with the Lighting Designer, as required by production. Coordinates orchestra pit setup. Schedules Fire Watch if warranted by special effects. Determines necessary alterations or additions to production elements to meet artistic vision. Compiles and delivers production settlement information. Acts as Stage Manager when necessary. Serves as liaison between visiting production personnel and Straz technical, house, and Security staff members. Assists in producing weekly schedules for production crews. May temporarily perform some duties as Senior Director of Production, if necessary, in his/her absence. Assists with other duties as assigned. Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities): Outstanding interpersonal and organizational skills as well as a meticulous attention to detail. An industrious work ethic. A high level of computer proficiency, including the MS Office suite. An ability to work independently, under pressure in a multi-task environment, and as a dynamic and supportive part of a team. Experience drafting, editing, reading, and interrupting lighting plots, ground plans and construction drawings. Experience implementing technical riders, providing scrutiny and negotiation of production elements requested. Must have a valid Florida Driver License. Education and Work Experience: Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience in the industry. Five to eight years of experience in the production industry. Physical Demands: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The nature of this job requires the employee to work on-site as a regular work routine. Work may require moving event materials or theatrical equipment weighing up to 40 lbs. Work regularly requires traversing the facility; approximately 50% of performance facility is reachable only by stairs or ladder. Work regularly requires ascending and descending narrow ladders between floors backstage. Ability to identify visual and auditory difficulties occurring during events/productions. Some work may be completed in low light areas and/or areas of restricted access. May operate electrical or sound equipment. Position occasionally requires work in areas where hazardous materials (e.g. spray paint or cleansers) are present. Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to high.

David A. Straz, Jr. Center for the Performing Arts, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer committed to being an inclusive workplace and strongly believes in the importance of having a diverse group of individuals represented. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, age, disability, gender identity, marital or veteran status, or any other protected class. Please visit our website at to learn more about Straz Center.

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