Neuköllner Oper is looking for a Technical Director (full-time) at the earliest possible date.
Neuköllner Oper (NO) is a publicly funded independent production house based in Berlin-Neukölln. NO employs 15 permanent staff members across artistic production management (KBB), dramaturgy, communications, technical departments, costume, stage management, administration, box office, and front-of-house services. In addition, NO collaborates with freelance artists on a project basis, as well as with a pool of freelance technicians.
NO operates two performance venues (a main hall with approx. 180 seats and a stage of approx. 120 m², and a studio stage with approx. 50 seats and a stage of approx. 25–30 m²), as well as two rehearsal stages and a workshop for set construction. Each year, NO presents approximately 6–10 new productions and 3–4 revivals in the field of contemporary music theatre. With around 150 performances per year, NO reaches approximately 16,000 audience members.
WE OFFER
- A full-time position at one of the most innovative and exciting venues for contemporary music theatre in Berlin
- A leadership position with personnel responsibility and creative scope within the technical department
- Flat hierarchies, a collaborative working culture, and fast decision-making processes within a small team
- Collaboration with renowned (international) artists
YOUR RESPONSIBILITIES
- Professional and disciplinary management of the technical departments. The technical team consists of two technical production managers, one head of lighting, one head of sound, one facility technician, as well as additional freelance technicians
- In addition to supervising the two technical production managers, you will take on the role of technical production manager for 3–4 productions per year. This includes technical planning in coordination with set designers, staff planning and scheduling, construction and realization of stage sets together with freelance technicians, and supervision of rehearsals and performances
- Close collaboration with the management of NO and serving as the main point of contact for all staff regarding overarching technical matters
- Inventory management, maintenance, and procurement of technical equipment
- Acting as safety officer in accordance with the German Occupational Safety Act (ASiG)
YOUR QUALIFICATIONS
- Relevant leadership experience in theatre technology
- Qualification as a stage master (Bühnenmeister) or master craftsperson in event technology specializing in stage/studio, or comparable professional experience
- Flexibility, ability to work in a team, resilience, and an independent working style, as well as the physical capability for heavy lifting and working at heights
- Willingness to work irregular hours, including evenings, weekends, and public holidays
Desirable:
- Completed training as an event technology specialist or a skilled trade qualification (preferably woodworking, metalworking, or electrical professions)
- Basic knowledge of sound, video, and lighting systems
- Driver’s license class B and/or C1
- Basic knowledge of set and stage construction
The salary is based on the collective agreement for public sector employees in the federal states of Berlin. The contract is initially fixed-term, with the option of becoming permanent.
Please send your application documents (cover letter, CV, and references) to: info@neukoellneroper.de
NO is committed to promoting diversity and equal opportunities. We therefore encourage applications from candidates of diverse backgrounds and with a wide range of qualifications.
