Theatre Director 2026-2027 Year

Special Assignments

Port Huron, MI

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ID: 173658-100

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Full-Time/Regular

Theatre Director 2026-2027 Year

Terms of Employment: Part-Time with two productions per semester. Director will be compensated per production given. Total hours not to exceed 24 per week.

Classification: Contracted

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt/Salary

Salary: $2,423 per Production

Application Deadline: Open until position is filled.

Apply online through the “Apply” link listed below or at sc4.edu/jobs.

Job Summary: Responsible for theatrical production including design, scheduling, auditions, budget management, and promotional visibility.

Responsibilities:

Recommends a show, dates of performance, order scripts, and secure performance rights.
Develops creative concepts for production.
Works with Technical Director to assemble a production crew and call meetings as necessary to communicate director’s concepts regarding design, ideas, and budget requests.
Works with costume designers regarding dress ideas.
Holds auditions as required prior to production.
Selects cast and devises rehearsal schedule.
Holds rehearsals as needed.
Monitors individual crews’ progress toward establishing designs and goals.
Anticipates additional production time needed during “Technical Week” outside of normal rehearsal schedule which can include weekends.
Monitors effectiveness of production.
Ensures public performance.
Meets with CAO at the beginning of the semester to review and affirm agenda of activities for College year.
Two (2) productions for 2026 Fall Semester and two (2) productions for 2027 Winter Semester.

Supervision Received: Reports to the CAO (Chief Academic Officer).

Education/Experience: Experience in directing theatrical productions is required. A master’s degree in Theatre or related area is preferred; a bachelor’s degree is required. Experience with budget oversight, student activities, and a willingness to work with students in a service capacity required. Must possess strong oral and written communication skills and be able to work as a team member with the College community.

Minimum Qualifications:

Team player, able to get along well with others, advocate for and exemplify a cooperative approach to solving problems.
Ability to work independently, manage multiple tasks, and prioritize assignments.
Organized and detail-oriented with the ability to meet deadlines.
Proficiency with computers using MS Office Programs.
The ability to function independently and as part of a small professional team is a must, as is the ability to respond with diplomacy and good judgment.
Excellent oral and written communication skills to support a wide variety of interactions with varying levels of staff, students, other educators/administrators, and the general public from diverse backgrounds.

For further information, contact SC4 Human Resources at hr@sc4.edu or call 810-989-5534.

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