Performing Arts Center (PAC) Assistant Technical Director

Henry County School District; Illinois; On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

Huntley High School is seeking an Assistant Technical Director for the Performing Arts Center. The role oversees lighting and live sound for District 158 productions and external events, with responsibilities including console operation, fixture maintenance, and rapid audio troubleshooting.

The position requires knowledge of theatre tech, safety practices, CAD/Vector design, and DMX; experience with ETC Eos consoles (Gio/Element) is a plus. Evening/weekend availability is expected.

Qualifications

• Requires working knowledge of theatre, dance, and music productions and presentations; safety procedures and CAD/Vector programs.
• Operational knowledge of ETC Eos products and consoles (Gio/Element) and DMX troubleshooting.
• Experience with live sound reinforcement, video production standards, and rigging practices.

Responsibilities

• Operate lighting consoles and program lighting for productions.
• Maintain automated lighting fixtures and run live sound systems.
• Coordinate wireless frequencies and troubleshoot audio issues.
• Set up, operate, and strike production equipment for shows and rehearsals.
• Supervise student crews and assist with scene shop builds.
• Manage inventory and schedules for evening/weekend events.

Skills

Lighting programming

LIVE SOUND

DMX troubleshooting

Theatrical rigging

Scenery design/construct

CAD/Vector design

Self-directed

ETC Eos consoles

Lighting consoles

Education

Technical Theatre degree

Tools

ETC Gio

ETC Element

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 .