Assistant Technical Director Campus Commons

The Board of Trustees for the University of Northern Colorado • Greeley, CO

1d • $48,440 - $59,440

About The Position

The Campus Commons Assistant Technical Director supports the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Campus Commons Performance Hall and other PVA performance and event spaces. The position provides hands-on technical production support in lighting, audio, video, rigging, and stage operations; supervises and trains student production staff; and serves as a technical lead for rehearsals, performances, and special events.

As part of the PVA Production Team, the Assistant Technical Director collaborates with faculty, staff, students, guest artists, and external clients to turn production requirements into safe and practical technical solutions. The position also assists with maintenance, inspection, organization, and continuous improvement of performance spaces, theatrical systems, equipment, and production procedures.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in theatre, technical production, entertainment technology, music technology, or a related field and two years of relevant professional experience, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in live events or theatrical production.
• Working knowledge of at least two production disciplines, such as audio, lighting, video/projection, rigging, or stage operations.
• Experience troubleshooting technical systems in a live production environment.
• Experience directing or coordinating the work of crews.
• Ability to safely work at height and operate specialized theatrical equipment following training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions under time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar production systems and technologies.
• Valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; UNC cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
• Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States after a conditional offer.
• Submit original transcripts within one month of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced experience in one or more theatrical production disciplines.
• Experience with networked audio, lighting, or video systems, including Dante and DMX/sACN/Art-Net.
• Experience with theatrical rigging and counterweight systems.
• Experience with digital audio consoles and theatrical lighting control systems.
• Experience supervising or training student employees.
• Experience in higher education, performing arts centers, presenting organizations, or similar multi-use venues.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead or production technician for rehearsals, performances, concerts, rentals, and special events.
• Operate, program, install, configure, and troubleshoot theatrical lighting, audio, video, projection, communications, and related production systems.
• Safely operate theatrical rigging systems, personnel lifts, stage machinery, acoustic shells, and other specialized equipment.
• Coordinate technical setup, changeover, strike, and restoration of performance spaces.
• Interpret event requirements and determine safe, efficient methods for accomplishing production needs.
• Troubleshoot technical problems during live events and make timely operational decisions.
• Direct, supervise, and coordinate student production crews during calls and events.
• Assign work, communicate expectations, monitor performance, and provide coaching and corrective feedback.
• Train student employees in safe operation of production equipment and established procedures.
• Model professional production practices, customer service, teamwork, and workplace safety.
• Assist the Technical Director and Production Team in developing and maintaining training materials, standard operating procedures, and safety procedures.
• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, and organization of performance spaces and production equipment.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and safety concerns and coordinate repair or replacement with the Technical Director.
• Maintain organized backstage, storage, booth, shop, and technical work areas.
• Assist with equipment inventory, preventative maintenance, documentation, and lifecycle planning.
• Support improvement projects involving theatrical infrastructure and production systems.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Long-term disability insurance
• Selection of defined contribution retirement plans for full-time positions
• Sick leave
• Other leave options may be available based on position
• Tuition waiver benefits for full-time employees
• Undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50% of in-state tuition charges for eligible dependents and spouses of UNC employees employed at 0.5 FTE or above
• Other benefits may be available based on position

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level