Senior Technical Director, Live Events

StageLync; Kentucky; On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid Time Off (Sick, Holiday, and Per­

401(k)

401(k) matching

Company-paid Short & Long-Term Disabil

Life insurance

Optional Pet Insurance

ID Theft Protection

Annual merit increases

Complimentary event tickets

Job summary

StageLync is seeking a Technical Director to supervise and elevate technical operations for Kentucky Performing Arts venues and events. You will lead technical teams, manage complex productions, and ensure safety and readiness across multiple spaces, including rigging, lift systems, and staging infrastructure.

Qualifications include 5+ years in technical theatre or live events, with 4+ years in leadership, plus strong knowledge of rigging and production systems.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in technical theatre or live event tech operations.
• 4+ years of supervisory or leadership experience in a theatrical or live events environment.
• Strong knowledge of rigging, electrics, staging, and infrastructure.
• Experience troubleshooting and supporting production equipment.
• Experience coordinating operations for productions, events, or touring environments.

Responsibilities

• Lead and oversee technical operations for venues and theatre spaces.
• Serve as senior production management resource for high-profile events across multiple venues.
• Oversee production planning, staffing, schedules, and post-event follow-up.
• Maintain operational readiness of production systems and equipment.
• Develop and maintain preventative maintenance programs for theatre systems.
• Identify and resolve technical equipment issues and infrastructure concerns.
• Support safety standards and compliance with OSHA and fire/life safety rules.
• Coordinate technical staffing priorities and training for staff and contractors.
• Provide hands-on technical support when business needs require.

Skills

Technical leadership

Live event operations

Staff supervision

Rigging systems

Safety standards

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre

Tools

Vectorworks

AutoCAD

Momentus

Yamaha CL/QL consoles

Job description

StageLync is seeking a Technical Director to supervise and elevate technical operations for Kentucky Performing Arts venues and events. You will lead technical teams, manage complex productions, and ensure safety and readiness across multiple spaces, including rigging, lift systems, and staging infrastructure.

Qualifications include 5+ years in technical theatre or live events, with 4+ years in leadership, plus strong knowledge of rigging and production systems.