Event and Technical Facilitator

Plano ISD; Plano (TX); On-site; USD 38,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Plano ISD invites applications for a Fine Arts/ Event and Technical Facilitator to support technical aspects of Robinson Fine Arts Center events, productions and rentals. The role includes coordinating with production staff and volunteers to ensure smooth operations.

The position focuses on training operations staff, maintaining lighting, audio, video and rigging systems, and upholding safety standards while supporting district partnerships and community events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Management / Production or equivalent experience.
• Associate Degree with equivalent professional experience considered.
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record.

Responsibilities

• Facilitate and support technical aspects of events, including production personnel and equipment.
• Assist managers with safety guidelines and maintenance protocols for the Robinson Fine Arts Center.
• Supervise hourly staff, student workers, interns and volunteers during events.
• Coordinate training of operations staff on technical systems center-wide.
• Travel to campuses as needed to troubleshoot and service lighting, video, audio, rigging, staging equipment.
• Manage budgets, purchasing requests and time sheets; track expenses and inventories.

Skills

Lighting systems

Audio systems

Video systems

Rigging

Staging

Public speaking

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre or Performing Arts

Associate Degree with experience

Valid Texas Driver's License

Tools

Maintenance tools

Job description

• Position Type: Fine Arts/ Event and Technical Facilitator
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location: Robinson Fine Arts Center

Pay Grade: 810 (Min $237.81 Daily)
Work Days: 246

Primary Purpose

Facilitate and support the technical aspects of Plano ISD events, community events and rentals, including production
personnel and equipment within the Plano ISD Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center venue and ancillary
spaces and assist the Front of House and Technical Manager(s) with facility operation. In addition to event related
services, this position will support the overall daily operations of the Plano ISD Robinson Fine Arts Center. General
supervision of full or part-time technical staff, student employees, student interns and community volunteers.
Provides cross-training in different theatrical disciplines and on all control systems center- wide, as well as leading
training of operations staff. Serve as a mobile technician to assess, diagnose, recommend, and maintain
documentation and service of campus fine arts audio, technical, lighting, and other theatrical/stage equipment.

Qualifications

Education/Certification

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Management / Production
  or equivalent experience
• Associate Degree with equivalent professional experience considered
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record

Special Knowledge/Skills

• Advanced experience in maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and operation of lighting, video, audio,
  rigging, staging, and communications systems and equipment
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of live entertainment
• Problem solving skills in a dynamic, high pressure, production environment
• Skills in assessing end user needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service
• Excellent communication skills between all areas of production with Plano ISD staff, customers, and the
  public
• Schedule, workflow, personnel, and budget management abilities
• Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps, lighting plots, etc
• Ability to facilitate responsibilities, operational expectations, and organization of Robinson Fine Arts Center hourly staff
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with public education policies, state required facility mandates for large
  scale performing arts venues and campus performance spaces

Experience

• One to three years of experience in hands-on large-scale theatrical operations
  Additional supervisory experience preferred

Major Responsibilities and Duties

• Work with Robinson Fine Arts Center Managers, Fine Arts Administrative staff, Production Management, Plano ISD staff, community organizations and others to achieve the desired results in all technical aspects for a variety of events
• Assist RFAC Manager(s) in the development and implementation of Fine Arts Center (FAC) user policies and procedures, safety guidelines and maintenance protocols
• Ensure the safety and welfare of students, staff, clients, patrons, and all who enter the facility by enforcing safety guidelines and maintaining facility equipment
• Communicate and facilitate production activities with other FAC staff
• Assess needs and facilitate use of all FAC owned or rental equipment for all events across facility, or for Center presentations at other district venues
• Participate in and direct crews in set up, testing, operation and strike of all technical equipment
• Assist in assessing technical needs for all events in cooperation with district, community or rental groups
• Maintain and safeguard all technical equipment of the FAC, as well as other technical assets, through the development and implementation of regular preventative maintenance and inventories
• Perform or arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment as needs arise
• Design and coordinate with all stakeholders any upgrades and expansion of any technical systems in the FAC venues as needed
• Manage operating budgets for the FAC, submitting all purchasing requests, invoices and time sheets to the appropriate department on a timely basis and tracking expenditures
• Track production expenses and invoices and submit to the appropriate departments in a timely fashion
• Develop and participate in training for Operations Staff on all technical systems
• Assist in determining the production labor requirements for events or work calls and schedule staff accordingly
• Manage scheduling of Hourly, Contract, or staffed Crews as needed for specific productions and events
• Communicate event needs at regularly scheduled production meetings
• Delegate duties and ensure that a task is understood, supervised and accomplished
• Assist in the supervision of Technical Specialists and House Crews, using Plano ISD and FAC policies and guidelines to establish maintenance goals and projects, time management, show production and preparation, run crew responsibilities and execution
• Support technical needs including scheduling and labor, equipment, tools and expendables
• Support the use of the venues by district partners, rental clients, and third-party vendors
• Assist all parties in interfacing with the building and facility equipment in accordance with District contracts, PISD policies and procedures and standard safety guidelines
• Routine and administrative responsibilities include: reporting to work as scheduled and reporting hours per event, attending production meetings, supervision of facility changeovers, completion of required reports and other documentation, reporting any unsafe working conditions or practices to management, and attending continuing education as recommended
• Ensure that one's self or a qualified representative can be contacted at all times for technical assistance and in case of emergencies
• Develop and manage a maintenance program for Plano ISD Theatre facilities / cafetoriums at all campuses and communicate the needs of individual campus facility needs with the Plano ISD Fine Arts, Maintenance, New Construction, and Facilities Departments as appropriate
• Travel to requesting / assigned campuses as directed by the RFAC Manager(s) or Director of Fine Arts to troubleshooting and operation of lighting, video, audio, rigging, staging, and communications systems and equipment and make recommendations for / perform repairs on equipment / fixtures
• Maintain online system of requests from multiple campuses to track maintenance of lighting, video, audio, rigging, staging, and communications systems and equipment of user service and maintenance scheduling
• Demonstrate behavior that is professional, ethical, and responsible and act as a role model for all district staff and students

Working Conditions

Mental Demands

Ability to communicate effectively (verbal and written); interpret policy, procedures, and data; coordinate
district functions; maintain emotional control under stress.

Physical Demands/Environmental Factors

Frequent long and varied hours including nights and weekends. Work with frequent interruptions. Frequent
standing, stooping, bending, kneeling, pushing and pulling. Prolonged use of computer and repetitive hand
motions. Capable of working at elevated heights, 90' and over. Occasional lifting up to 50 pounds.