Assistant Technical Director

Mercer University • Macon, GA

21h • Onsite

About The Position

Mercer University is searching for an Assistant Technical Director. Responsibilities: The Assistant Technical Director serves as a key shift lead for back-of-house technical operations, primarily at The Piedmont Grand Opera House, with some assistance at The Capitol Theatre and support as needed at Mercer Music at Capricorn. This role provides hands-on technical support and leadership across multiple production disciplines and can independently lead low-production events. The Assistant Technical Director also supports light organizational and maintenance projects during low-event weeks.

Requirements

• A high school diploma/GED is required along with three years of relevant experience.
• Working knowledge of lighting, audio, scenic, and stage operations.
• Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and create or edit Word documents.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to troubleshoot in a live production environment.
• Ability to load and unload items with or without reasonable accommodation to allow for the hanging and removal of scenic pieces.
• Familiarity with operation and control of light board to accommodate productions with lighting needs to provide different looks onstage as requested by the renter of the facility
• Basic knowledge of sound equipment to accommodate simply sound reinforcement for renters of the theater.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with prior experience in stage rigging, live production set-up, and/or theatrical equipment maintenance are highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a shift lead for back-of-house operations, including lighting, sound, scenic, rigging, and stage operations.
• Provide hands-on support across all technical tracks and step in as needed to ensure production continuity.
• Lead low-production events independently, serving as the primary technical point of contact on site.
• Assist with load-ins, load-outs, rehearsals, and performances as scheduled.
• Complete light organizational tasks related to technical storage, equipment, and workspaces.
• Support inventory organization, basic maintenance, and equipment readiness during low-event weeks.
• Assist in maintaining safety, cleanliness, and operational standards backstage and in technical areas.

Benefits

• Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions, tuition waivers, paid vacation and sick leave, technology discounts, schedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED