JOB (Calgary): IGNITE! Festival Technical Director - Sage Theatre Employment Type:

Fixed Term Contract Contract Dates:

April 28- July 01, 2016 Hours:

Varying throughout contract. Full time during the festival (June 20-27) and estimated average of 10-12 hours per week throughout the remainder of the contract. Reporting to:

Festival Director Supervising:

Overseeing volunteer venue staff Salary/Fee:

$1500

Oversee the technical operations and staff of two performance venues (Victor Mitchell at The Pumphouse and West Village Theatre). Communicate between IGNITE! productions/artist series and the two venues. Coordinate and Organize rehearsal scheduling for productions and artist series. Provide advice and mentorship for individual project designers. Attend weekly production meetings May / June 2016.

Qualifications:





Previous experience with live performance. Ability to self-motivate and work unsupervised. Experience in inspiring and supervising staff. Experience with theatre lighting consoles and sound equipment. Excellent communication skills and ability to maintain a positive attitude in stressful situations. People skills: persuasiveness, patience, tact and the ability to deal with 'artistic temperaments.' Ability to cope with long hours during the festival and an ever changing schedule. Technical Theatre background and education an asset About IGNITE! Festival of Emerging Artists.

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📌 JOB (Calgary): IGNITE! Festival Technical Director – Sage Theatre
🏢 Theatre Alberta
📍 Calgary