MFA Venue Assistant Technical Coordinator

Transylvania University•Lexington, KY

About The Position

Transylvania University is hiring a year-round, part-time MFA Venue Assistant Technical Coordinator averaging 25 hours per week. The schedule combines regularly scheduled and flexible hours, including nights and weekends, to support events. The position is not benefit-eligible. The role helps maintain the facilities and equipment of the Mitchell Fine Arts Center, with a focus on stage and performance-related areas. It involves training and managing student and professional crews; mixing audio; setting and designing event lighting; operating fly systems; maintaining organizational systems; and collaborating with departments across campus. The assistant oversees and manages events when the Technical Coordinator is absent. This is a highly active, hands-on position. Approximately 80% of working time is spent throughout the facility on projects or events, either with crews or independently. Work includes being overhead at heights and in small spaces. The position requires critical thinking and the ability to anticipate risks.

Requirements

A Bachelor of Arts in Theater or a related field, or three years of experience in the live entertainment/performance industry.
Ability to work with theatrical control systems.
Ability to work independently while maintaining effective communication with the Technical Coordinator.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to provide excellent customer service to students, faculty, and staff across campus.

Nice To Haves

Supplemental training and certifications, such as in specific control systems, rigging, basic first aid, diversity-equity-inclusion training, box office management, or other applicable certifications and education.

Responsibilities

Help maintain the Mitchell Fine Arts Center’s facilities and equipment, especially stage and performance-related areas.
Train and manage student and professional crews.
Mix audio for events.
Set and design lighting for events.
Operate fly systems.
Maintain organizational systems.
Collaborate with departments across campus.
Oversee and manage events when the Technical Coordinator is absent.
Anticipate risks and apply critical thinking while working on projects and events.