Arts Center Production Specialist

DeKalb County; Decatur (GA); On-site; USD 31,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

DeKalb County in Decatur, GA is seeking a skilled Technical Events Coordinator to organize all technical aspects of performances at the Performing Arts Center. You will manage onsite event operations, coordinate with vendors, and ensure proper equipment, seating, and safety standards.

The role requires a high school diploma or GED with theatre training and two years of related experience. Valid Georgia driver's license is required and you will attend weekly planning meetings.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required with theatre/performing arts training.
• Two years of experience in theatrical production, set design and construction, sound and lighting.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Organizes, plans, and executes all technical aspects of events at the Performing Arts Center; onsite management for performances, events and meetings.
• Coordinates with subcontractors to ensure technical success and proper equipment, seating, tables, risers, and AV systems.
• Operates audiovisual and sound equipment; troubleshoots and schedules maintenance for equipment.
• Attends weekly meetings with Arts Center Manager to discuss schedules and facility needs.

Skills

Theatrical production

Set design

Sound design

Lighting design

Education

High school diploma or GED

Vocational training in theater/performing arts

Job description

Salary Range: Hourly($22.32 - $29.13 - $35.94) Salary Grade: 14 FLSA: Nonexempt

The purpose of this classification is to coordinate technical operations of performances and events held at Performing Arts Center.

Essential Functions:

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Organizes, plans, and executes all technical aspects of events held at Performing Arts Center; and provides onsite management for performances, special events, community programs and meetings, including practice and rehearsal set-up and breakdown.

Provides professional customer service and coordination of events and works closely with subcontractors to ensure technical success by preparing Performing Arts Center for events with proper equipment, seating and tables, risers, and sound and light systems; and interacts with vendors and subcontractors to ensure compliance with terms of contract, including detailing of work to be completed, delivery of materials and/or services and conditions and standards required for each scheduled event.

Operates audiovisual and sound equipment for events held at Performing Arts Center; maintains and secures stage and media equipment; troubleshoots and resolves problems; and schedules outside maintenance for equipment malfunctions to ensure availability and functioning of required equipment and a safe work environment.

Attends weekly meetings with Arts Center Manager to review event schedule and general facility needs; meets with general public and community groups to plan and discuss new programs and activities for Performing Arts Center; and assists management with various reports, presentations and special projects.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or GED required, with additional vocational training in theater or the performing arts; two years of experience in theatrical production, set design and construction, sound and lighting, or a related field; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Specific License or Certification Required:

Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia driver’s license.

Job Info

• Job Identification 35028
• Job Category Parks & Recreation
• Posting Date 10/15/2026, 06:52 PM
• Locations 3181 Rainbow Dr, Decatur, GA, 30034, US