Operations & Technical Manager - (Events Operations Specialist II)

KCTCS; Henderson (KY); On-site; USD 48,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

KCTCS is seeking an Operations & Technical Manager - (Events Operations Specialist II) to manage event operations, supervise staff, and ensure all technical aspects are executed efficiently. This full-time position involves coordinating with various departments and fostering collaboration for successful events at Henderson Community College.

Benefits

Exceptional health care coverage

Tuition reimbursement/waiver

403(b) retirement plan with employer match

Paid time off and holidays

Employee Assistance Program

Qualifications

• 2-4 years of experience in Technical Theatre or related field.
• Clear verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience in managing event operations.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of events and supervise technical staff.
• Serve as technical director for arts productions and events.
• Oversee rental contracts and scheduling of maintenance.

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication

Organizational skills

Independent

Adaptability

Education

Bachelor's degree in Technical Theatre or related field

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Operations & Technical Manager - (Events Operations Specialist II)

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Title: Operations and Technical Manager - (Events Operations Specialist II)

Salary Range: $48,168.00

Contract Term Length: 12 Months

Standard Hours: 37.5

Work Location: On-Site

FLSA Status: Exempt

College: Henderson Community College

Department: Preston Arts and Events Center

Total Rewards

Henderson Community College offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation, and creativity including:

• Exceptional health care, vision, dental coverage for you and your family
• Tuition reimbursement/waiver for you, your spouse, and dependents
• 403(b) retirement plan: a 5% employee contribution receives a 10% employer match
• Vacation/Sick Time
• Work-Life Balance
• 9.5 Paid Holidays
• 2 Weeks Institutional Closing Pay (Last 2 weeks of December) for qualifying positions
• Employee Assistance Program
  
  

Job Summary

Provides technical support and directs daily operations of events, including monitoring the budget and supervising event temporary staff to ensure that operations run efficiently, economically, and in line with college and department goals and policy.

Job Duties

• Serves as technical director for performing arts rental stage productions; provides technical support for facility rentals and for HCC events (Convocation, Commencements, Healthcare Fairs, Career Fairs, Employee Meetings, etc.); requires occasional nights and weekends.
• Responsible for day-to-day operation of the facility, including use of stage area, production equipment, and all backstage areas (works closely with HCC Business Office, HCC maintenance & operations, custodial contractor, etc.).
• Supervises and trains part-time stagehand personnel and the associated part-time personnel budget.
• Works closely with HCC partners (Henderson Area Arts Alliance-HAAA, School of Fine Arts-SOFA, Ohio Valley Art League-OVAL, local school systems, etc.) supporting local productions, rentals, meetings, fairs, art gallery installation, etc.
• Responsible for oversight of rental contracts, arts performance riders, rental scheduling, and scheduling maintenance repairs with the College Maintenance & Operations department.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience, two to four years (Technical Theatre or related field).
• Schedule requires occasional nights and weekends.
• High attention to detail, independent, self-motivated, adaptable to fast-paced environments.
• Professional and courteous communication at all levels, both internally and externally.
• Clear verbal and written skills.
• Organizational skills.
• Ability to efficiently prioritize and meet deadlines.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Forms, Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Word).
  
  

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working with theatre production companies.
• Experience working at the community college level.
• Supervisory skills.
  
  

Additional Skills Requested

• Experience as a sound board operator utilizing sound control systems.
• Experience as a lighting board operator utilizing lighting control systems.
• Experience providing technical support for public presentations and artistic performances.
  
  

Employee Rights - Employee Polygraph Protection Act

Equal Opportunity Employer - The Kentucky Community and Technical College System is an equal educational and employment opportunity institution.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Management and Manufacturing

• Industries

  Higher Education

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