Assistant Technical Director

University of Maine System; United States; On-site; USD 43,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Maine System is seeking a Head Audio Engineer to assist the Technical Director in the Collins Center for the Arts. The role oversees all audio needs and coordinates lighting, sound, video, sets and rigging, while supervising staff and ensuring safety and maintenance.

The position is a 10-month work year (Aug 1–May 31) with a hiring range of $43,000 to $48,784, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum of 5 years of relevant experience.
• Ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds.
• Strong written and oral communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
• Experience training or supervising student staff preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Director in production and operations of the Collins Center for the Arts.
• Oversee lighting, sound, video, sets and rigging.
• Oversee staff and coordinate safety and maintenance.
• Head Audio Engineer responsible for all audio needs.
• Coordinate with departments to ensure timely productions.

Skills

Audio engineering

Project management

Communication

Multitasking

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Video systems

Rigging equipment

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.

Please review the Assistant Technical Director job description for more information.

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.

• tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
• comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
• 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.

Qualifications:

• 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.

Candidates selected to proceed to the final stages of the search process will be requested to provide a list of names and contact information for references.

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

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

For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Scott Stitham, [e-mail].

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/ (http://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 (https://umaine.edu/police/clery-annual-safety-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.