Senior Production Technician - Part Time

Duke PA; Durham, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 58,799,000 - 94,125,000; Full time

Job summary

Duke University in Durham, NC seeks a technically skilled theatre technician to install and operate lighting, sound, and video for events. The role requires coordinating with staff and clients to ensure smooth performances and adherence to schedules.

Ideal candidates have hands-on experience with stage equipment, strong teamwork, and a commitment to safety and high-quality production values.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theatre or closely related field required.
• Experience operating lighting, sound, and video equipment for live productions.
• Ability to work under tight deadlines and adapt to changes.

Responsibilities

• Install, maintain, and program lighting, sound, and video equipment for events.
• Coordinate with staff and clients to deliver technical services for performances.
• supervise student and contracted workers and ensure safety standards.

Skills

Lighting equipment operation

Sound equipment operation

Video equipment operation

Team coordination

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre or related field

Tools

Stage lighting systems

Stage sound systems

Video projection/controls

Job description

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Requisition Number: 265690

Regular or Temporary: Regular

Location: Durham, NC, US, 27710

Date: Sep 17, 2026

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occ Summary

Operates from a thorough understanding of the production process and theatre production techniques. Knowledge of how to use modern lighting, sound, video and other technical equipment. Install, maintain, and program as needed all lighting, sound, video equipment, thorough understanding of stage rigging and scenery for theatrical, musical, and other entertainment events. Operate lighting, sound and stage equipment during rehearsals and performances, following audio or visual cues.

Work Performed

Confer with other staff members and with clients to ensure the correct provision of technical services for events. Monitor and track equipment usage for each event to ensure accurate event billing. Maintains effective communication with auditorium staff,university personnel, and individual production crews. Assures highest quality of professionalism for every performance. Adhere to details and tight deadline and be able to improvise when faced with unexpected situations. Coordinate and direct the work of student and other contracted workers; assist in the training of new personnel; supervise and coordinate the efforts of student organizations. Ability to work in a team, managing the expectations and demands of a number of people, and effectively communicating ideas and needs to them. Supervises other technicians (full and part time), students, and local theatre union stagehands (IATSE) in the provision of backstage support services as needed. Maintain proper scheduling, break times and start and end times for all event needs. Assuresstrict compliance with all safety regulations, requirements, and standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Duke University:

Duke University was created in 1924 through an indenture of trust by James Buchanan Duke. Today, Duke is regarded as one of America’s leading research universities. Located in Durham, North Carolina, Duke is positioned in the heart of the Research Triangle, which is ranked annually as one of the best places in the country to work and live. Duke has more than 15,000 students who study and conduct research in its 10 undergraduate, graduate and professional schools. With about 40,000 employees, Duke is the third largest private employer in North Carolina, and it now has international programs in more than 150 countries.

Occ Summary

Operates from a thorough understanding of the production process and theatre production techniques. Knowledge of how to use modern lighting, sound, video and other technical equipment. Install, maintain, and program as needed all lighting, sound, video equipment, thorough understanding of stage rigging and scenery for theatrical, musical, and other entertainment events. Operate lighting, sound and stage equipment during rehearsals and performances, following audio or visual cues.

Work Performed

Confer with other staff members and with clients to ensure the correct provision of technical services for events. Monitor and track equipment usage for each event to ensure accurate event billing. Maintains effective communication with auditorium staff,university personnel, and individual production crews. Assures highest quality of professionalism for every performance. Adhere to details and tight deadline and be able to improvise when faced with unexpected situations. Coordinate and direct the work of student and other contracted workers; assist in the training of new personnel; supervise and coordinate the efforts of student organizations. Ability to work in a team, managing the expectations and demands of a number of people, and effectively communicating ideas and needs to them. Supervises other technicians (full and part time), students, and local theatre union stagehands (IATSE) in the provision of backstage support services as needed. Maintain proper scheduling, break times and start and end times for all event needs. Assuresstrict compliance with all safety regulations, requirements, and standards.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

N/A

Level Characteristics

N/A

Minimum Qualifications

Duke is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve of this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Anticipated Pay Range:

Duke University provides an annual base salary range for this position as USD $20.52 to USD $32.86. Duke University considers factors such as (but not limited to) scope and responsibilities of the position; candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills; internal peer equity; as well as market and organizational considerations when extending an offer.

Your total compensation goes beyond the dollars on your paycheck. Duke provides comprehensive and competitive medical and dental care programs, generous retirement benefits, and a wide array of family- friendly and cultural programs to eligible team members. Learn more at: https://hr.duke.edu/benefits/

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Education

Work requires a thorough background in technical theatre normally acquired through a Bachelor's degree program in theatre or closely related field.

Experience

No experience beyond the degree is necessary; however, four years experience in technical events support or theater production normally acquired through a special events technician or related position may be substituted for the degree.

Degrees, Licensures, Certifications

No experience beyond the degree is necessary; however, four years experience in technical events support or theater production normally acquired through a special events technician or related position may be substituted for the degree.

Duke is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to providing employment opportunity without regard to an individual's age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy and pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation or military status.

Duke aspires to create a community built on collaboration, innovation, creativity, and belonging. Our collective success depends on the robust exchange of ideas—an exchange that is best when the rich diversity of our perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences flourishes. To achieve this exchange, it is essential that all members of the community feel secure and welcome, that the contributions of all individuals are respected, and that all voices are heard. All members of our community have a responsibility to uphold these values.

Essential Physical Job Functions:

Certain jobs at Duke University and Duke University Health System may include essential job functions that require specific physical and/or mental abilities. Additional information and provision for requests for reasonable accommodation will be provided by each hiring department.

Nearest Major Market: Durham
Nearest Secondary Market: Raleigh

Read more about Duke’s commitment to affirmative action and nondiscrimination at hr.duke.edu/eeo.