Open Stage
Harrisburg, PA
US
Stuart Landon
Job Title: Technical Director / Facility Manager
Reports To: Producing Artistic Director
Status: Full-Time, Exempt
Location: Harrisburg, PA
Are you a builder, problem-solver, organizer, and creative thinker all rolled into one? Open Stage is looking for a Technical Director / Facility Manager to join our team and help bring our shows鈥攁nd our spaces鈥攖o life.
This is a full-time position for someone who loves the hands-on work of building sets, managing tools, troubleshooting backstage, and making sure a space feels ready for storytelling. Whether you鈥檝e worked as a carpenter, assistant TD, designer, or jack-of-all-trades, we鈥檙e looking for someone ready to step into leadership鈥攚ith plenty of support along the way.
We encourage professional development and skill-building. You鈥檒l have opportunities to grow your leadership, design, or facilities experience depending on your interests.
Typical work hours are Monday鈥揊riday, 10 AM鈥�6 PM, with evening and weekend hours required during tech, strikes, or special events. Flex time is available outside of production periods.
Open Stage is a regional professional theatre in downtown Harrisburg that produces contemporary plays, musicals, family programming, and educational theatre. We care deeply about our community, the artists we work with, and the stories we tell. Our small-but-mighty team wears many hats and supports each other in making bold, creative, and accessible theatre.
Interpret or create scenic and technical designs for productions across our season.
Lead scenic builds and installations鈥攕ometimes from your own design, sometimes from a guest designer鈥檚 sketches.
Collaborate with the Production Manager to plan timelines, stay on budget, and solve problems creatively.
Scenic painting, design, props, or additional tech work when needed.
Be present and hands-on during load-ins, tech, and strike.
Keep our shop, backstage, and on-site/off-site storage spaces organized and stocked.
Maintain our tools, equipment, and theatre systems鈥攁nd coordinate repairs when needed.
Handle light daily upkeep like trash, basic event setup, and keeping the space functional and welcoming.
Occasionally coordinate or help with light facility upgrades outside the theatre spaces (like office or classroom fixes).
Be the point person for visiting contractors or vendors when work needs to be done.
Hire and supervise backstage crew, carpenters, painters, overhire crew, and volunteers.
Train crew in safe practices and help build a supportive, professional backstage culture.
Collaborate with staff, directors, stage managers, and designers to make the artistic vision possible鈥攕afely and on schedule.
Mentor student and early-career artists who pass through our programs or shop.
Help plan scenic and tech budgets, order materials, and track receipts.
Keep documentation organized for each production.
Participate in season planning and big-picture conversations with our team.
Support community rentals and events, helping with tech setups and space needs.
What You Bring:
Experience working in technical theatre鈥攃ould be carpentry, tech direction, electrics, scenic art, or a mix of everything.
Ability to read or draft construction drawings (or willing to learn Vectorworks or SketchUp).
Solid grasp of shop tools, stage rigging, scenic materials, and theatre safety.
Strong communication skills and a positive, problem-solving attitude.
Willingness to do a little bit of everything鈥攂uild a platform, hang a light, take out the trash, give a student a tour.
Ability to lift 50+ lbs, climb ladders, and be on your feet during tech and strikes.
A valid driver鈥檚 license.
You鈥檒l be based in our downtown theatre and workshop space, with occasional visits to our offsite storage facility.
Welding experience
Familiarity with QLab, ETC consoles, or lighting/sound systems
Experience working with students or in education/theatre-for-young-audiences
Salary: $40,000/year
Health insurance
Paid vacation, personal, and sick time
Retirement contribution
Paid parking downtown
Comp tickets to Open Stage productions
Flexibility outside of production weeks (we respect your time)
We want you to feel safe, seen, and supported. Open Stage is committed to equity, inclusion, and access in all aspects of our work. Candidates from historically underrepresented communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Open Stage is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, religion, age, or disability.
Jul 15, 2025 -
$40,000.00 – $40,000.00 per year
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