Lead Theatre Technician

About the role

The Lead Theatre Technician is responsible for the administration, coordination, and operational oversight of the comprehensive audio, video, and data-network infrastructure for a 1,500+ seat performing arts facility. This position serves as the primary administrator for the venue's enterprise-level Dante-networked audio environment and supports the configuration, maintenance, and troubleshooting of complex A/V and computer-based production systems.

Responsibilities

• Serves as the primary point of contact for assigned performing arts center technical operations and provides on-site technical direction for productions, performances, rehearsals, district events, and facility use in the absence of the Executive Director and Technical Manager.
• Provides technical leadership for audio, computer-based production systems, A/V networking, livestreaming, projections, and related performance technologies to support safe, efficient, and high-quality events.
• Oversees the setup, cabling, configuration, troubleshooting, and operation of audio, video, and networked production systems, including Dante-networked audio environments, A/V switches, VLAN-supported production traffic, live mixing, audio transfer, and related computer-based systems.
• Evaluates the technical requirements of productions, performances, meetings, and events, including overlapping or competing technical demands, and determines appropriate staffing, equipment, setup, and operational support in coordination with the Executive Director, Technical Manager, production staff, and district personnel.
• Maintains effective communication with the Executive Director, Technical Manager, designers, stage managers, directors, department heads, district personnel, outside users, and production staff to ensure smooth planning, deployment, and operation of audio and related technologies throughout the rehearsal and performance process.
• Schedules or coordinates building-related event support systems, including HVAC and automated door locks, to align with approved event schedules and facility-use needs.
• Attends L2PAC department meetings, production meetings, technical rehearsals, preview performances, and other planning meetings as needed to support technical readiness and operational continuity.
• Maintains current knowledge of live audio mixing, mastering, Dante networking, network administration, livestreaming, audio safety, A/V production standards, stage safety, and emerging technologies and procedures related to performing arts center operations.
• Fosters professional and collegial working relationships with production staff, district personnel, students, parents, community members, outside users, and other stakeholders involved in productions, programs, and events.

Requirements

• Minimum 2-4 years' experience in Live Sound Management and Operation and/or Technical Theatre
• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Direction preferred, or an equivalent combination of education and practical experience
• DANTE Level 1 Certification (Preferred)
• OSHA 10 Certification (Preferred)

Qualifications

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference, and fundamentals of plane and solid geometry and trigonometry
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations
• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory to instructional program; ability to plan and implement lessons based on division and school objectives and the needs and abilities of students to whom assigned
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with students, peers and parents; skill in oral and written communication

Skills

• Advanced technical knowledge
• Sound judgment
• Coordination of multiple technical priorities in a fast-paced public performance environment
• Technical direction to student interns, part-time event staff, and production crews
• Coordination with the Technical Manager and Executive Director regarding A/V equipment needs, repairs, replacements, acquisitions, inventory, and budget-related recommendations for on-campus and off-campus technical equipment
• Training, direction, and technical supervision to student interns, technical crews, and part-time event staff on equipment use, safety procedures, event expectations, and professional production standards
• Effective communication with the Executive Director, Technical Manager, designers, stage managers, directors, department heads, district personnel, outside users, and production staff to ensure smooth planning, deployment, and operation of audio and related technologies throughout the rehearsal and performance process
• Maintenance of effective communication with the Executive Director, Technical Manager, designers, stage managers, directors, department heads, district personnel, outside users, and production staff to ensure smooth planning, deployment, and operation of audio and related technologies throughout the rehearsal and performance process
• Maintaining current knowledge of live audio mixing, mastering, Dante networking, network administration, livestreaming, audio safety, A/V production standards, stage safety, and emerging technologies and procedures related to performing arts center operations
• Fostering professional and collegial working relationships with production staff, district personnel, students, parents, community members, outside users, and other stakeholders involved in productions, programs, and events

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$49,783 - $89,823

Schedule

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