Senior Venue Technical Director

Lincoln Center; New York (NY); On-site; USD 120,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts seeks a Technical Director to oversee venues, theatrical systems, and active technical management for Lincoln Center's venues including Alice Tully Hall and David Geffen Hall. The role oversees labor, vendor relations, and capital projects, guiding maintenance and safety programs while ensuring alignment with Lincoln Center's policies and growth objectives.

The Technical Director will create venue drawings, manage resources, and supervise on-site teams,

Qualifications

• 7-9 years of verifiable, professional technical systems and venue experience.
• Experience with construction and trade unions, and building sites.
• Proficiency in venue systems including automated stage lifts, motorized rigging, and lighting control.

Responsibilities

• Create and maintain venue drawings, inventories, and technical specifications.
• Manage venue resources, vendor relationships, and theatrical systems.
• Develop and manage long-term growth strategy including capital projects and upgrades.
• Develop inspection procedures, staff training, maintenance and certification programs.
• Supervise on-site technical, trade, union, and non-union staff.

Skills

Verbal communication

Project management

Union experience

Leadership

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Microsoft 365

Job description

Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts seeks a Technical Director to oversee venues, theatrical systems, and active technical management for Lincoln Center's venues including Alice Tully Hall and David Geffen Hall. The role oversees labor, vendor relations, and capital projects, guiding maintenance and safety programs while ensuring alignment with Lincoln Center's policies and growth objectives.

The Technical Director will create venue drawings, manage resources, and supervise on-site teams,