Auditorium Tech Lead: Stage & AV

Illinois School District U-46; Elgin (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin, IL is seeking an Auditorium Lead to manage technical theater operations, including lighting, sound, rigging and related equipment for performances, meetings, rentals and events across district venues.

You will supervise student crews, coordinate event schedules, maintain safety protocols, and partner with Plant Operations to plan maintenance, purchases and upgrades, ensuring smooth productions and safe, high‑quality performances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in related fields preferred.
• Minimum 2 years' experience as a stage technician.
• Excellent organizational skills; safety training/certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain an accurate master calendar of events in the performance area.
• Coordinate event scheduling for practices and productions.
• Oversee auditorium space usage by students, staff and during rentals.
• Support lighting, sound, rigging and related equipment for performances and events.
• Coordinate safety protocols and PPE in production environments.
• Assist with coordination and supervision of student technical crews.

Skills

Stage technology knowledge

Lighting design

Sound design

Rigging systems

Safety procedures

Project coordination

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor's degree in related fields

Tools

MS Office

Google Workspace

Video broadcasting systems

Windows 8/10

Mac OS X

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 in Elgin, IL is seeking an Auditorium Lead to manage technical theater operations, including lighting, sound, rigging and related equipment for performances, meetings, rentals and events across district venues.

You will supervise student crews, coordinate event schedules, maintain safety protocols, and partner with Plant Operations to plan maintenance, purchases and upgrades, ensuring smooth productions and safe, high‑quality performances.