Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director

Illinois Education Job Bank; Huntley (IL); Hybrid; USD 32.000 - 34.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The Illinois Association of School Administrators seeks an experienced PAC Assistant Technical Director to oversee lighting and live sound for district productions and events. You will operate lighting consoles, maintain fixtures, and manage sound systems for performances at the Performing Arts Center and Black Box Theater.

The role requires collaboration with the Technical Director, supervising student crews, and coordinating with the scene shop.

Qualifikationen

• Experience with theatre, dance, and music productions.
• Basic CAD/Vector design skills.
• Proficient with ETC Eos lighting consoles.
• DMX troubleshooting ability.
• Live sound reinforcement knowledge.
• Video production familiarity.
• Theatrical rigging knowledge.
• Self-directed work style.
• Minimum three years in technical production.

Aufgaben

• Operate and maintain lighting and live sound systems for PAC and Centennial Black Box Theater.
• Program lighting consoles and manage automated lighting fixtures.
• Oversee setup, operation, and striking of productions and events.
• Supervise student crews and assist with scene shop builds.
• Manage inventory and support evening/weekend events.

Kenntnisse

Lighting operation

Live sound

DMX troubleshooting

ETC Eos knowledge

Video production

Rigging

Scenery design

Self-directed

Ausbildung

Technical Theatre degree

Tools

CAD/Vector design

ETC Gio

ETC Element

Audio equipment

Jobbeschreibung

Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director

Duties

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.

Qualifications

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).

Salary/Benefits

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