Assistant Technical Director

University of Maine System; Orono (ME); On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine System seeks a Head Audio Engineer to support the Collins Center for the Arts. This role assists the Technical Director with production and technical operations, including lighting, sound, video, sets, and rigging, while overseeing staff and safety coordination.

Primary responsibilities include leading all audio needs for the venue and ensuring high-quality sound for events throughout a 10-month work year (Aug 1–May 31).

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum 5 years of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated attention to detail and strong organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist the Technical Director in production and technical operations (lighting, sound, video, sets, rigging).
• Oversee staff and coordinate safety and maintenance activities.
• Head Audio Engineer and oversee all audio needs for the Collins Center for the Arts.

Skills

Audio engineering

Project management

Communication

Staff supervision

Physical fitness

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

This position is responsible for assisting the Technical Director in the production and technical operations of the Collins Center for the Arts, including lighting, sound, video, sets and rigging, overseeing staff and coordinating necessary safety and maintenance. Their primary responsibility will be as the Head Audio Engineer and will oversee all audio needs for the Collins Center. Typical hiring range for this 10 month, August 1st - May 31st work year position is $43,000 to $48,784 commensurate with qualifications and experience.

About the University

The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu.

Qualifications

Required

• Generally has the education associated with a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement.
• Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tact and excellent communications skills.
• The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously.
• The ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools.
• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.

Preferred

• Experience training, teaching and supervising college-age students with varying degrees of technical theater experience.

Other Information

For full consideration, materials must be submitted by 4:30 p.m. EST on October 1, 2026.

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post offer physical.

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law, the System does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability (physical or mental), genetic information, pregnancy, or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education, programs and activities, and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment, you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, Orono, ME 04469-5713, by calling 207.581.1226, or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint, please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at www.maine.edu/title-ix/.

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University’s crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University’s current campus security policies. You may view the University’s Annual Security Report. If you wish to have a paper copy of the ASR or you need to have a copy of the ASR in an accessible format, the University will provide such a copy upon request. Please contact: UMaine Police Department, 81 Rangeley Rd., The University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5794, or call 207.581.4053.