Assistant Technical Director - Part-time

GROVE CITY COLLEGE; Grove City (Mercer County); On-site; USD 27,552 - 41,328; Part time

Job summary

GROVE CITY COLLEGE is seeking a part-time Assistant Technical Director for the Pew Fine Arts Center. This role includes coordinating lighting, sound, and event production, working closely with the Technical Director and student technicians.

The ideal candidate will hold a bachelor's degree and have experience in stage management as well as a strong knowledge of theatrical lighting and live audio systems. Evening and weekend availability is necessary to support campus events.

Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience is required.
• Experience in stage and production management is mandatory.
• Knowledge of theatrical lighting and live audio systems is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate lighting and audio setups for productions.
• Manage student workers and assist the Technical Director.
• Ensure compliance with safety protocols during events.

Skills

Theatrical lighting expertise

Live audio knowledge

Event production experience

Proficiency in QLab

Knowledge of intelligent lighting systems

Education

Bachelor's degree in related field

Tools

Lighting consoles

Sound consoles

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Job description

Assistant Technical Director - Part-time

Title: Assistant Technical Director - Part-time

Office/Department: Music

Description: The part-time Assistant Technical Director supports the technical operations of the Pew Fine Arts Center by providing expertise in theatrical lighting, live audio, and event production. Working collaboratively with the Technical Director, Department Chair, faculty, staff, guest artists, and student technicians, this position helps ensure the successful execution of theatre, dance, music, and campus events.

1. Coordinate hanging of lights, running a lightboard, hanging and focusing a light plot, repair, and related lighting duties.
2. Coordinate audio and mic plots for theatrical, dance, and music productions, including soundboard operation and proper microphone utilization.
3. Coordinate student workers with the Chair of the Department and the Technical Director.
4. Work with the Technical Director as the primary Safety Coordinator on safety protocols and related industry requirements.

Requirements: A bachelor’s degree in a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience, is required. Experience in stage and production management is required, with demonstrated knowledge of theatrical lighting and live audio systems preferred. Experience in a college, university, or performing arts environment is beneficial. Candidates should have experience operating lighting and sound consoles, hanging and focusing lighting equipment, and supporting live theatrical productions. Proficiency with live sound reinforcement, monitor mixing, microphone systems, and QLab is preferred. Experience with intelligent lighting systems, video projection, audiovisual troubleshooting, and technical drafting software such as Vectorworks or AutoCAD is highly desirable.

Evening and weekend work is required to support performances and events. A strong, demonstrated understanding of and commitment to the mission and vision of Grove City College is required.