Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director

Huntley Community School District 158; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

At Will

IMRF

Voluntary Retirement

Insurance

Job summary

Huntley Community School District 158 is seeking a PAC Assistant Technical Director at Huntley High School. The role focuses on lighting and live sound for district productions, events, and performances, including coordinating wireless frequencies and troubleshooting audio issues.

The successful candidate will operate lighting consoles, maintain fixtures, and supervise student crews, with a flexible schedule for evenings and weekends to support productions and events.

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of theatre, dance, and music productions and presentations.
• Appropriate safety precautions and procedures; basic CAD/Vector design programs.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, operate and maintain technical assets for the PAC and Centennial Black Box Theater, focusing on lighting and live sound.
• Program lighting consoles, maintain automated fixtures, run live sound systems.
• Coordinate wireless frequencies and troubleshoot audio issues.
• Supervise student crews, assist with scene shop builds, manage inventory.
• Arrange and execute shows, rehearsals, and events with flexible scheduling for evenings/weekends.

Skills

Lighting techniques

Live sound

DMX knowledge

ETC Eos consoles

Safety procedures

Self-direction

Education

Technical Theatre Degree or concentration

Tools

ETC Gio

ETC Element

ETC Eos

Job description

TYPE OF WORK: Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director

LOCATION OF WORK: Huntley High School

STARTING DATE: September 2026

WORK HOURS: 200 Days / Full-Time

RANGE OF PAY: $23.00 $25.00 / Hour. Salary commensurate with education and experience

BENEFITS: At Will, IMRF, Voluntary Retirement, Insurance

CLASSIFICATION: At Will

APPLICATION DEADLINE: Until Filled

SUMMARY OF RESPONSIBILITIES:

The PAC Assistant Technical Director works closely with the Technical Director to oversee, operate, and maintain all technical assets for the Performing Arts Center and Centennial Black Box Theater, with a primary focus on full-spectrum lighting and live sound support. Serving District 158 productions, external events, dance, music, and theatrical performances, key responsibilities center on operating and programming lighting consoles, maintaining automated lighting fixtures, running live sound systems, coordinating wireless frequencies, and rapidly troubleshooting audio issues. Additionally, this role oversees general event executionindependently setting up, operating, and striking production equipment for shows, presentations, and rehearsalswhile supervising student crews, assisting with scene shop builds, managing inventory, and maintaining a flexible work schedule for evening and weekend events.

SUMMARY OF QUALIFICATIONS:

Requires working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of theatre, dance, and music productions and presentations; appropriate safety precautions and procedures; basic CAD/Vector design programs; operational knowledge of ETC Eos products and consoles (ETC Gio and Element); DMX knowledge and troubleshooting skills; working knowledge of live sound reinforcement and equipment; working knowledge of video production and professional video standards; knowledge of theatrical rigging practices; ability to design and construct theatrical scenery; must be highly self-directed. Technical Theatre Degree or Concentration a plus; A minimum of three years experience working in technical production (student and part-time experience will be accepted).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Apply online.

The District prohibits sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates in. Individuals may report concerns or questions to the Title IX Coordinator. The notice of nondiscrimination is located at Huntley #158 Policies.