A/V Technical Director - Live Events & Gallery

University-of-Main; Farmington (ME); On-site; USD 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Tuition waiver for employees and their

Employer retirement plan contribution

Job summary

The University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center seeks a full-time, year-round Audio/Visual Technical Director to support year-round programming, manage audio, lighting, rigging and stage operations for performances, lectures and exhibitions.

The role includes hiring and training student crews, maintaining equipment, coordinating events, and facilitating gallery installations in ECAC Flex Space.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater or related field; 1–3 years of professional experience.
• Or a combination of education and experience to equate to at least five years.
• Experience in audio engineering, sound reinforcement, and live sound mixing.
• Experience with professional/theatrical video projection systems including projectors and screens.

Responsibilities

• Coordinates and manages event logistics, staffing, and technical support for ECAC productions.
• Sets up, operates, and troubleshoots AV, sound, and recording equipment for events.
• Maintains audiovisual equipment, including sound systems, projectors, and lighting fixtures.
• Hires, trains, and supervises student crews and event staff.
• Creates sound and video design for theatrical productions and performances.

Skills

Audio engineering

Live sound mixing

Event coordination

Staff supervision

Troubleshooting AV gear

Education

Bachelors in Technical Theater or related field

5+ years combined education/experience

Tools

Lighting equipment

Projection systems

Sound reinforcement gear

Job description

The University of Maine at Farmington’s Emery Community Arts Center seeks a full-time, year-round Audio/Visual Technical Director to support year-round programming, manage audio, lighting, rigging and stage operations for performances, lectures and exhibitions.

The role includes hiring and training student crews, maintaining equipment, coordinating events, and facilitating gallery installations in ECAC Flex Space.