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CSF Technical Director

**Requisition Number:** 67847

**Location:** Boulder Colorado

**Employment Type:** Temporary Staff

**Schedule:** Full Time

**Posting Close Date:** 09-Oct-2025

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Job Summary

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, encourages applications for the Technical Director and two Associate Technical Director positions for the 2026 CSF Season! These positions will support the success of the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Details for each position are available in the "Key Responsibilities" section below.

The 2026 CSF season begins in May 2026 and responsibilities for these positions will continue through August 2026. The Technical Director (TD) will have some remote responsibilities beginning in January 2026 regarding design and production meetings. The Associate Technical Directors (ATDs) will have potential remote work in March / April 2026 depending on need and availability.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars.The Colorado Shakespeare Festival is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 1958, the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education, and community engagement.CSF strives to preserve the classics of the past and pursue the classics of the future. Fueled by artistry and scholarship, the festival seeks to expand the cultural richness of the region by inspiring, challenging and cultivating the imagination of audiences and artists.Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the newly renovated Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and Roe Green Theatre indoors. The festival's education programs reach tens of thousands of school children each year through camps, classes and outreach performances that connect them with the continuing tradition and importance of live theatre and Shakespeare.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

+ Supervise scene shop operations for four-show repertory season in two theaters, including planning, build, load-in, repertory changeovers, and maintenance of scenery / props through the season.

+ Consult with the CSF Production Manager on technical and budgetary feasibility of designs; realization of designs within budget and scheduling; supervising build, installation, rigging, and strike of sets; safety training and oversight; and maintenance of shop and equipment.

+ Work with the CSF Production Manager to ensure deadlines are met within budget and time constraints.

+ Perform skilled carpentry work using a variety of materials related to the construction of theatrical scenery as needed.

+ Supervise and direct up to two (2) Associate Technical Directors and / or draftspersons.

+ Supervise and instruct the production crew on theatrical skills and standard processes.

+ Supervise and communicate a plan and timeline for transitioning the shop space to tech rehearsal and performance space.

+ Train and supervise staff with varying abilities.

+ This position requires additional training-both onsite and online-to gain authorization to operate university vehicles (CMV certification).

+ Monitor team safety, morale, and quality control and communicate regularly with the CSF Production Manager to strategize solutions and ensure that build operations are properly resourced.

+ Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.

+ Participate remotely in production and design meetings, scenic bid process, construction drawings, and crew hiring.

+ Assist as needed across department lines as designated by the CSF Production Manager.

+ This position reports directly to the CSF Production Manager.

What You Should Know

+ This is a temporary position.

Physical Demands:

+ This position performs a variety of physical tasks including but not limited to climbing, stooping, pushing, bending, kneeling, reaching, lifting, and pulling.

+ This position works at height in locations including but not limited to catwalks, grids, ladders, and Genie lifts.

+ This position performs a variety of physical tasks while wearing safety equipment including body harness, hardhat, ear protection, and safety glasses.

+ This position pushes, pulls, lifts, and moves up to 50 lbs. at times on a repetitive basis.

+ This position uses manual dexterity in the operation of tools.

Working Conditions and Environment:

+ This position works in a variety of environments including but not limited to construction shops, stages, trap rooms, catwalks and grids, warehouses, exposed loading docks, and outdoors (rain or shine).

+ The working environment may be dirty, noisy, in low light, in high humidity, or in a tight and cramped space.

+ This position will be exposed, at times, to potentially hazardous materials and equipment.

+ This position will regularly be required to wear PPE during work activities.

What We Can Offer

+ The hourly rate for the Technical Director is $23.00 to $26.75 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave (https://www.colorado.edu/hr/leave#sick-89) .

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What We Require

+ At least one year of related experience demonstrating the required skills is required for all positions. Appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.

+ A valid driver's license is required for these positions.

+ Successful completion of a criminal background check and motor vehicles records check.

What You Will Need

+ A commitment to a collaborative workplace environment in which all employees are empowered to do their best work.

+ Strong collaboration, communication, and technical skills related to the required abilities of the position.

+ The ability to maintain high quality / standards and a safe and supportive work environment while working on tight timelines.

+ Artistic sensibility and sensitivity.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.

2. A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

+ Please include at least 3 references with their contact information on your resume.

+ Your cover letter should clearly identify for which position (or positions) you are applying.

Please apply by **October 9, 2025** for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs. (https://www.colorado.edu/jobs/)

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/CSF-Technical-Director/67847 (https://apptrkr.com/6637510)

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The University of Colorado does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, pregnancy, disability, creed, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, veteran status, political affiliation, or political philosophy. All qualified individuals are encouraged to apply.