Assistant Technical Director

• Presenting a series of world-class artists which activates our community to strengthen its connection with the arts. Constant public feedback and conversation shape the Lied series.
• Engaging our community through experiential learning in the performing arts and our world by providing opportunities to attend, explore, participate and create.
• Serving as a communal gathering space for shared experience, connection, conversation and the celebration of achievement.

• Works closely with Lied Center artists, clients, and their representatives in advancing and coordinating on-site technical requirements.
• Supervises in any department (i.e. Electrics, Video, Carpentry, Rigging, Sound, Props) during show load-ins.
• Independently supervises performances.
• Skillfully and safely uses and operates various types of technical theater equipment, including, but not limited to lighting, rigging, sound, projection, video recording/streaming, and shop equipment.

• Assists in hiring, training and supervising tech crew consisting of professional stagehands, students, and other production staff.

• Participates in departmental staff meetings and production planning meetings.
• Maintains and repairs technical theater equipment and production equipment.
• Makes recommendations for new and replacement technical equipment.
• Prepares tech equipment and labor expenses for event bills in a timely manner for client invoicing by Event & Operations Manager.

• Prepares provided lighting plots, determining substitutions, ordering color and other lighting consumables in advance of light hangs.
• Assists with audio input lists and patching.
• Assists with video equipment set up for livestreaming.

1. Physical strength, dexterity and endurance, with or without an accommodation.
2. Varying hours for event production, including significant night and weekend hours.

1. Bachelor's Degree in Theatre or related field PLUS minimum two (2) years of professional experience in performing arts or an equivalent combination of education/experience.
2. Experience using the Microsoft Office Suite, as evidenced in application materials.

1. Two - four years technical experience in a presenting venue.
2. Experience working with faculty, staff, artists, visiting production personnel and the general public, as evidenced in application materials.
3. Excellent interpersonal skills communication skills, as evidenced by prior work experience.
4. Experience working both independently and on a team, as evidenced in application materials.
5. Experience working with and supervising student employees in a college or university environment, as evidenced in application materials.
6. Sound production experience, as evidenced in application materials.
7. Lighting design experience, as evidenced in application materials.
8. Video production and web streaming experience, as evidenced in application materials.
9. Experience in technical theater and stage management techniques including reading and implementing lighting and sound plots, stage sets and drawings, rigging and ground plans and calling shows, as evidenced in application materials.

In addition to the online application, the following documents are required to be considered for this position:

• Cover letter describing how you meet the required and preferred qualifications.
• Resume
• List of three (3) professional references

Only complete applications will be considered.

Application review begins April 7th, 2026, and will continue until a qualified pool of applicants are identified.