Senior Theatre Technician & Production Lead

Jersey Opera House

Kentucky

On-site

USD 46,000 - 62,000

Full time

4 days ago
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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.

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