Technical Coordinator

Duties And Responsibilities

• Operate, strike, move, and store furniture, theatrical elements, and equipment in all areas of the Center and on occasions outside of the Center.
• Work collaboratively with various campus departments and units to provide technical and facility services required to support the successful operation of events, performances, and facility activities.
• Coordinate, oversee, and perform all technical production and facility operations aspects for assigned events.
• Assist building users in utilizing the Center’s technical systems in accordance with operational capabilities and event requirements.
• Production responsibilities include but are not limited to enforcing safety standards, sound system operations and setup, lighting operations and setup, rigging, stage operations, supervising students responsible for live audio/video production for stage and broadcast, audio/video recording and production for archiving and broadcast.
• Maintain the Center’s operational readiness by following the guidelines and directions issued by the facility Director and Technical Director.
• Coordinate, contract/document, and supervise staff needed to assist with FOH operations, including but not limited to, event attendance tracking and ticketing.

Staffing and Supervision

• Monitor, track, hire, train, schedule, supervise, and evaluate student staff to ensure operational activities are carried out safely and in accordance with established procedures, and properly staffed.
• Supervise students and volunteers to support front-of-house operations and maintain safe and effective service delivery, ensuring activities are adequately staffed to meet operational needs.
• Monitor, track, supervise, assign, and coordinate the work of volunteers and outside staff and service providers in the facility to ensure safety and production standards are met for all shifts, projects, and events.

Equipment Maintenance

• Coordinate and oversee assigned equipment maintenance and repair, including preparation of specifications, recommendations, and purchasing as needed.
• Contributes to the development of long-range equipment and replacement plans for the needs of the Center as assigned.
• Performs hands-on technical stage work in areas of repair, replacement, and event production.

Security and Shift Preparation

• At the start and end of each operational shift, ensure the facility and its equipment are secured and stored or set up in their assigned locations as needed for the current/next event or project.
• Ensure all lights and equipment are powered up/down and all doors are locked.
• Facilitate a smooth handoff to the next group(s) of scheduled staff arriving for the next shift by ensuring all equipment is appropriately stored or set up, cleaned, and serviced before departing the Center.

Documentation

• Contribute to and/or prepare information used in event closeouts and administration.
• Maintain event records, maintenance records, inventory records, payroll records, and other production-related paperwork.
• Maintain, and implement technical and procedural information manuals and training shifts pertaining to the technical and safety operations in the Center.
• Maintain the recording and photo archive.

Miscellaneous

• Cover other duties as assigned by the Director in and outside of the Center.
• Serve as an emergency contact for the facility as assigned.
• Serve on University Committees as needed.
• Serve as a backup for the other staff to cover a scheduled shift when necessary.
• Post content on social media platforms as assigned.
• Produce promos, teasers, and scripts for all broadcast projects.

Education And Experience

• Required Education and Experience - Time of Hire: High School Diploma
• Preferred Education and Experience At Hire: Two years' experience with stage operations or live events. Two years’ experience with box office management.

Screening Services (Background Checks)

• Your employment with Pittsburg State University is contingent on a satisfactory criminal background, sex offender screening services.

Application Documents Required

• Resume
• Names and Contact Details for three (3) Professional References

Open Until Filled with a first consideration date of July 13, 2026

Search Committee Chair: Sarah Moon, sdmoon@pittstate.edu

Visa Sponsorship is not available for this position.

PSU will only accept applications submitted through this process.

Pittsburg State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

We are committed to providing a respectful and supportive environment for all employees.