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Technical Director / Scenic Shop Manager

Rivertown Theaters

United States United States, Louisiana, Kenner
Posted on: Jan. 16, 2026

Description:

Rivertown Theaters seeks a proactive, hands-on Technical Director / Scenic Shop Manager to oversee production needs for our active year-round season. Operating two stages (a 300-seat proscenium with a fly system and a 180-seat cabaret-style house), we produce approximately 7 mainstage musicals/plays and 3 to 5 cabaret/children's shows annually.

This is a full-time, year-round, in-person position reporting to the Artistic Director and Producers.

Core Responsibilities:

- Carpentry: Lead and perform hands-on construction, installation, and strike of all scenic elements.
Build from plans: Translate technical drawings from designers into physical sets
Rigging: Ensure safe rigging practices for scenery, lighting, and sound equipment.
Change-overs: Plan and execute efficient transitions between productions.
Shop + Facility Management

- Personnel: Manage and schedule a crew of 2+ndash;4 carpenters and painters.
Budgeting: Track shop expenses, manage receipts, and handle purchasing for all productions.
Maintenance: Oversee the upkeep of both theatrical facilities, including tools, lighting/sound equipment, and stock inventory.
Safety: Maintain a clean, organized workspace for all staff and patrons.
Rentals: Coordinate scenery/prop rentals and staff technical positions for outside rental clients.
Qualifications

- Experience: 4+ years of professional scene shop management OR a Theater degree with 3+ years of professional experience.
Technical Skills: expert knowledge of power/hand tools and structural scenery construction.
Physical Requirements: Ability to lift 50+ lbs and work comfortably on ladders or bucket lifts.
Soft Skills: A positive, solution-oriented attitude under tight production deadlines.
Logistics: Must live within commuting distance and have reliable transportation.

- Preferred Skills (not required)

- Welding and steel fabrication.
- Scenic painting and finishing.
- Familiar with Vectorworks, AutoCAD, or SketchUp;
- Knowledge of ETC EOS lighting software and digital sound mixers.
- Compensation + Hours

Schedule: Primarily business hours; however, tech weeks or production delays may require evening/weekend effort.

Stipends: Additional compensation is available for staff interested in taking on extra design (scenic/props) or backstage crew roles outside of regular hours.

Job Type: Full-time

Benefits:
- Paid time off
- Relocation assistance

Education: Bachelor's (Preferred)

Experience:
- Theater: 3 years (Preferred)
- Scenic Carpentry: 5 years (Preferred)
- Scenic Painting: 5 years (Preferred)
- Scene Shop / Theater Technical Management: 2 year (Preferred)

Work Location: In person

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Application Deadline: Mar. 31, 2026
Job Duration: Open ended
Job Category: Performing
Payment status: Paid
Job Location: United States,
Louisiana,
Kenner
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