Senior Theatre Technician & Production Lead

Jersey Opera House; Kentucky; On-site; USD 46,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey Opera House is seeking a Senior Technician to support the Head of Technical & Production in delivering high‑quality productions. The role involves hands‑on work across lighting, sound, AV and stage operations, plus planning, budgeting and staff supervision.

You will act as a senior technical contact for visiting teams, ensuring safety and professional standards while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Evening/weekend work is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre/live performance environments.
• Ability to lead technical teams and supervise staff.
• Strong health and safety knowledge and practice.
• Excellent planning, budgeting and scheduling skills.
• Proven problem-solving and decision-making under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Plan and deliver theatre programme in collaboration with Heads of Technical & Production.
• Attend production and planning meetings and review technical riders.
• Produce technical plots, plans and documentation.
• Lead get-ins, rehearsals, performances and get-outs when required.
• Provide hands-on technical support across lighting, sound, AV and stage operations.
• Maintain safe and high quality technical delivery and customer service.
• Supervise casual staff and coordinate staffing.
• Ensure health and safety procedures and compliance.

Skills

Theatre experience

Leadership

Health & Safety

IT literacy

Problem solving

Planning

Organisation

Communication

Teamwork

Education

Degree in technical theatre

Tools

ETC lighting consoles

DiGiCo consoles

CAD software

Rigging equipment

Job description

Jersey Opera House is seeking a Senior Technician to support the Head of Technical & Production in delivering high‑quality productions. The role involves hands‑on work across lighting, sound, AV and stage operations, plus planning, budgeting and staff supervision.

You will act as a senior technical contact for visiting teams, ensuring safety and professional standards while fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. Evening/weekend work is expected.