Tech Pro - Assistant Technical Director - Campus Commons

University of Northern Colorado; Greeley (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waiver

Tuition grants for dependents

Job summary

University of Northern Colorado in Greeley, CO seeks a Tech Pro - Assistant Technical Director for Campus Commons. Temporary position with hands-on technical support in lighting, audio, video, and stage operations, supervising student staff, and leading rehearsals and events.

The role collaborates with faculty, staff, and guest artists to translate requirements into safe, practical technical solutions, while maintaining production spaces and equipment.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theatre, technical production, or related field with relevant experience.
• Experience in live event or theatrical production.
• Knowledge of at least two production disciplines (audio, lighting, video, rigging, stage).
• Ability to troubleshoot production systems in live environment.
• Experience directing or coordinating crew work.

Responsibilities

• Serve as technical lead for rehearsals, performances, rentals, and events.
• Operate, configure, troubleshoot lighting, audio, video, and projection systems.
• Safely operate rigging, stage machinery, and related equipment.
• Coordinate setup, changeover, strike, and restore performance spaces.
• Direct student crews and supervise calls and events.

Skills

Live event prod

Team supervision

Safety procedures

Troubleshooting

Education

Bachelor's degree in theatre/production

Tools

Lighting systems

Audio systems

Rigging systems

Job description

POSITION TITLE: Tech Pro - Assistant Technical Director - Campus Commons

COMPENSATION RANGE:4,000.00 - 36,000.00 USD per year

EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION:Temporary

DEPARTMENT:Dean Col Perf & Vis Arts Office

TARGET HIRE DATE:10/1/2026

BENEFITS: UNC’s Career Hub

Position Summary:

This is a temporary position is expected to last between 1 to 9 months, with a compensation of $4,000 per month.

The CampusCommons Assistant Technical Director supports the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Campus Commons Performance Hall and other PVA performance and event spaces. The position provides hands-on technical production support in lighting, audio, video, rigging, and stage operations; supervises and trains student production staff; and serves as a technical lead for rehearsals, performances, and special events.

Working as part of the PVA Production Team, the Assistant Technical Director collaborates with faculty, staff, students, guest artists, and external clients to translate production requirements into safe and practical technical solutions. The position also assists with maintenance, inspection, organization, and continuous improvement of performance spaces, theatrical systems, equipment, and production procedures.

Job Duties:

50% Technical Production & Event Operations

• Serve as technical lead or production technician for rehearsals, performances, concerts, rentals, and special events.
• Operate, program, install, configure, and troubleshoot theatrical lighting, audio, video, projection, communications, and related production systems.
• Safely operate theatrical rigging systems, personnel lifts, stage machinery, acoustic shells, and other specialized equipment.
• Coordinate technical setup, changeover, strike, and restoration of performance spaces.
• Interpret event requirements and determine safe, efficient methods for accomplishing production needs.
• Troubleshoot technical problems during live events and make timely operational decisions.

20% Supervision of Student Work Crew

• Direct, supervise, and coordinate student production crews during calls and events.
• Assign work, communicate expectations, monitor performance, and provide coaching and corrective feedback.
• Train student employees in safe operation of production equipment and established procedures.
• Model professional production practices, customer service, teamwork, and workplace safety.
• Assist the Technical Director and Production Team in developing and maintaining training materials, SOPs, and safety procedures.

20% Venue & Equipment Maintenance

• Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, and organization of performance spaces and production equipment.
• Identify equipment deficiencies and safety concerns and coordinate repair or replacement with the Technical Director.
• Maintain organized backstage, storage, booth, shop, and technical work areas.
• Assist with equipment inventory, preventative maintenance, documentation, and lifecycle planning.
• Support improvement projects involving theatrical infrastructure and production systems.

10% Other duties as Assisned

The position frequently works independently during rehearsals, performances, and events and must make immediate decisions involving safety, equipment, personnel, scheduling, and production priorities. Many situations occur during live events where consultation with a supervisor is impractical and delays could result in injury, equipment damage, disruption of a performance, or a poor experience for artists and audiences.

The Assistant Technical Director must evaluate technical and artistic requests, identify potential hazards or operational conflicts, and develop practical solutions within established safety standards, available resources, schedules, and production capabilities.

Examples include diagnosing and resolving an audio, lighting, video, or control-system failure during a live performance; modifying a production plan when requested staging or equipment cannot be safely accommodated; or directing student crews through complex event changeovers under limited time constraints.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor's degree in theatre, technical production, entertainment technology, music technology, or a related field and two years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience.
• Demonstrated experience in live event or theatrical production.
• Working knowledge of at least two production disciplines such as audio, lighting, video/projection, rigging, or stage operations.
• Experience troubleshooting technical systems in a live production environment.
• Experience directing or coordinating the work of crews.
• Ability to safely work at height and operate specialized theatrical equipment following training.
• Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills.
• Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions under time constraints.
• Ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar production systems and technologies

Preferred experience:

• Experience with networked audio, lighting, or video systems, including Dante and DMX/sACN/Art-Net.
• Experience with theatrical rigging and counterweight systems.
• Experience with digital audio consoles and theatrical lighting control systems.
• Experience supervising or training student employees.
• Experience in higher education, performing arts centers, presenting organizations, or similar multi-use venues.

Benefits:

Benefits available include health, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance, as well as a selection of several defined contribution retirement plans for all full-time positions. Employees at UNC receive sick leave, and other leave options may be available based on position. Full-time employees are eligible to receive tuition waiver benefits, as well as dependents and spouses of UNC Employees who are employed at 0.5FTE or above are eligible for undergraduate dependent tuition grants of up to 50%. These tuition grants will cover in-state tuition charges. Further requirements may exist. Other benefits may be available based on position.

About UNC

The University of Northern Colorado is a public doctoral/research institution located in Greeley, Colorado. UNC’s commitment to education began in 1889 and continues to be a transformational force for our students. Recognized as a top university for social mobility, UNC is proud to be a Hispanic Serving Institution and to serve more than 44% of our undergraduates who are the first in their family to attend college. UNC is also committed to providing our faculty and staff with the support they need to succeed as professionals, educators, and in life. Please visit UNC’s Career Hub to learn more about UNC’s strategic plan, school programs, and employee benefits. Go Bears!

EEO Statement

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ADA Accommodations

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Background Check

Satisfactory completion of a background check, educational check, and authorization to work in the United States is required after a conditional offer of employment has been made. The successful candidate must submit original transcripts within one (1) month of hire.

Clery Act

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