Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director

Henry County School District; Huntley (IL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Henry County School District's Performing Arts Center is seeking an Assistant Technical Director at Huntley High School. The role focuses on lighting and live sound for district productions, with supervision of student crews and flexible hours for evening events.

Requirements include three years in technical production, familiarity with ETC Eos consoles, and the ability to operate and troubleshoot DMX systems. A technical theatre concentration is a plus.

Qualifications

• Three years of experience in technical production (student/part-time accepted).
• Operational knowledge of ETC Eos consoles and DMX troubleshooting.
• Ability to operate lighting and sound for concerts and performances.
• Must be self-directed and able to supervise student crews.

Responsibilities

• Oversee, operate, and maintain technical assets for the PAC and Centennial Black Box Theater.
• Operate and program lighting consoles; maintain automated lighting fixtures.
• Run live sound systems and coordinate wireless frequencies.
• Set up, operate, and strike production equipment for shows, rehearsals.
• Supervise student crews and assist with scene shop builds.
• Manage inventory and schedule evening/weekend events.

Skills

Lighting operation

Live sound

Troubleshooting

Team supervision

Self-directed

Education

Technical Theatre Degree or concentration a plus

Tools

ETC Gio

ETC Element

ETC Eos

DMX

Job description

Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director JobID: 16614

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

LOCATION OF WORK: HuntleyHigh 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

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 execution - independently setting up, operating, and striking production equipment for shows, presentations, and rehearsals - while 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).

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 .