Assistant Technical Director Campus Commons
About The Position
The Assistant Technical Director supports the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Campus Commons Performance Hall and other performance and event spaces in the College of Performing and Visual Arts. As part of the PVA Production Team, the role 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. The Assistant Technical Director collaborates with faculty, staff, students, guest artists, and external clients to translate production requirements into safe, practical technical solutions. The role also supports maintenance, inspection, organization, and continuous improvement of performance spaces, theatrical systems, equipment, and production procedures. The position is classified as Professional Administrative in the Dean of College of Performing and Visual Arts Office. The annual compensation range is $48,440–$59,440. A bachelor's degree in theatre, technical production, entertainment technology, music technology, or a related field and two years of relevant professional experience are required, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. The target hire date is December 1, 2026. Candidates must have valid U.S. work authorization at the time of application; the University cannot provide H-1B sponsorship at this time.
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; H-1B sponsorship is not available.
- Successful completion of a background check and educational check after a conditional offer.
- The successful candidate must 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 meeting 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 to student crew members.
- Train student employees in safe equipment operation 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.
- Inspect, maintain, troubleshoot, clean, and organize 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
- A 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 for eligible dependents and spouses of UNC employees employed at 0.5 FTE or above
- Other benefits may be available based on position
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
