Senior Production Technician (Part Time) - For Hire Only

Positional Summary

Provide operational and technical support, in a part-time capacity, within Venue and Production Management (VPM) for lighting, audio, video, and other production systems. The VPM team is responsible for events and performances in campus theaters and mixed-use venues. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, event setup and strike, operation of sound, lighting, and video systems, carpentry, and rigging and fly rail operation.

Collaboration and Partnership

Collaborate with artists, producers, designers, faculty, students, and other stakeholders to ensure the smooth, safe, and professional execution of events, typically held in campus venues over one or more days. Provide support across a range of performance and presentation spaces, including Page Auditorium, Reynolds Industries Theater, Sheafer Lab Theater, Griffith Film Theater, Baldwin Auditorium, and the Rubenstein Arts Center.

Leadership and Supervision

Lead and supervise production teams, including staff technicians, student workers, event users, and IATSE stagehands, ensuring safe and efficient backstage operations. Oversee scheduling, call times, and break periods to maintain compliance with labor and safety standards while supporting overall production efficiency. Uphold and model best practices in workplace and production safety, ensuring full adherence to university and industry regulations.

Other

Perform related duties as assigned or required to meet departmental, Division and University goals and objectives, as assigned by their Supervisor, Director, or respective designees.

Anticipated Pay Range

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.52 to USD $32.86. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Minimum Qualifications

Minimum Education

A Bachelor's degree program in theatre or closely related field is required.

Minimum Experience

No experience beyond the degree is necessary; however, four years’ experience in technical events support or theater production may be substituted for the degree. OR ANY OTHER EQUIVALENT COMBINATION OF RELEVANT EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE.

Additional Information

Duke University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.