Technical Coordinator

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro; Greensboro (NC); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,939; Full time

Job summary

The University of North Carolina at Greensboro is seeking a Technical Coordinator for the School of Dance. This full-time, 9-month appointment oversees all production aspects, including lighting design for faculty and student works, and instruction of Dance Production courses.

The role emphasizes collaboration with faculty and students, operating and maintaining lighting and sound systems, and guiding undergraduate student stage crews. This position is based in Greensboro, NC.

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and two years of professional production experience.
• Experience instructing post-secondary students.
• Experience with production organization and management, including scheduling student labor and prioritizing work for multiple projects.
• Operating and maintaining stage lighting and lighting systems.
• Operating and maintaining stage sound and sound systems.

Responsibilities

• Design lights for faculty and student choreographic works.
• Instruct undergraduate and graduate Dance Production courses.
• Manage undergraduate student stage crew practicums.

Skills

Lighting design

Stage lighting

Stage sound

Production management

Teaching/instruction

Education

Bachelor's degree

MA or MFA in Theater Production and Lighting Design

Job description

Position Title

Technical Coordinator – School of Dance, UNC Greensboro

Position Summary

The UNCG School of Dance seeks a Dance Technical Coordinator for a full-time (100%) 9‑month appointment to oversee all production aspects for the school. The successful candidate will demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical and artistic aspects of lighting and production for dance and possess strong artistic collaboration skills. Primary duties will include designing lights for faculty and student choreographic works, instructing undergraduate and graduate Dance Production courses, and managing undergraduate student stage crew practicums.

Minimum Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree and two years of professional production experience. All degrees received must be from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Working experience instructing post‑secondary or college‑level students.
• Experience with production organization and management, including scheduling student labor and prioritizing work for multiple projects.
• Operating and maintaining stage lighting and lighting systems.
• Operating and maintaining stage sound and sound systems.

Preferred Qualifications

• Supporting new media technology for dance.
• Supporting Dance performance in non‑traditional settings.
• MA or MFA degrees in Theater Production and Lighting Design.
• Evidence of employing technical, artistic, and pedagogical practices that support equitable, diverse, and inclusive learning environments.

Recruitment Range

$50,000 – $52,939

EEO Statement

UNC Greensboro is committed to equal opportunity in education and employment for all persons and will not tolerate any discrimination against or harassment of persons on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin (including language), political affiliation, genetic information, veteran status, disability, or age.