Technical Director, Brendle Recital Hall

Wake Forest University; United States; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University seeks a versatile events technician to oversee performances in Wait Chapel, Brendle Hall, The Welcome Center, and other campus venues. The role may serve as the main event contact or lead a crew to fulfill event needs; this is a theatrical and event-based position.

Responsibilities include coordinating personnel, managing technical execution (lighting, sound, AV, recording), and collaborating with the events team for significant events in Brendle or Wait spaces.

Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience or a bachelor’s degree in theatrical programming with one year’s experience.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities; experience as a sound, lighting, or video department head, assistant technical director, or technical director.
• Knowledge of theatre and stage direction.
• Proficiency in mixing live sound (EQ, compression, proximity effect, phasing, delay).
• Experience with recording equipment and playback software such as Qlab and familiarity with Dante.
• If lighting is the specialty, ability to operate moving lights with ETC consoles, use focus sheets, and run a lighting restore.
• Knowledge of conventional and LED lighting, gels, gobos, DMX, focusing instruments, and safe power connections.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and perform required physical tasks.
• Punctuality and an easy‑going personality.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate event personnel, board operations, and stagehands; oversee technical execution of events (lighting, sound, AV, recording, stage management).
• Move musical instruments and stands; manage timesheets, prepare reports, and oversee maintenance or other assignments with minimal supervision.

Skills

Stage management

Live sound

Troubleshooting

Qlab

Dante

Lighting operation

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theatrical programming

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

ETC consoles

DMX

Job description

Job Summary

In coordination with the Brendle and Wait Associate Director, this role oversees events in Wait Chapel, Brendle Hall, The Welcome Center, and other campus venues. The individual may act as the main event contact or manage a crew to accomplish event needs. This is a theatrical and event-based position.

Essential Functions

Coordinating event personnel, board operations, and stagehands; overseeing execution of events from a technical standpoint (lighting, sound, audiovisual, recording, stage management). For larger events, collaboration with the Associate Director for Wait and Brendle is required; for smaller events, independent operation is expected. Provide technical support for campus venues as needed and consult with the University events team for significant events in Brendle or Wait spaces. Additional tasks may be assigned by the Associate Director.

Responsibilities

• Move musical instruments and stands.
• Manage timesheets, prepare reports, and oversee maintenance or other assignments with minimal supervision.

Required Qualifications

• Five years of professional experience or a bachelor’s degree in theatrical programming with one year’s experience.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities; experience as a sound, lighting, or video department head, assistant technical director, or technical director.
• Knowledge of theatre and stage direction.
• Proficiency in mixing live sound (EQ, compression, proximity effect, phasing, delay).
• Experience with recording equipment and playback software such as Qlab and familiarity with Dante.
• If lighting is the specialty, ability to operate moving lights with ETC consoles, use focus sheets, and run a lighting restore.
• Knowledge of conventional and LED lighting, gels, gobos, DMX, focusing instruments, and safe power connections.
• Ability to lift 25–50 pounds and perform required physical tasks.
• Punctuality and an easy‑going personality.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree.
• Basic knowledge of music.
• Technical expertise with lighting, sound and AV recording.
• Experience managing budget and crew schedules.

Accountabilities

Responsibility for own work.

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit and stand for extended periods, use power tools, and operate sound and lighting equipment; lift 25–50 pounds; bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, ladder, scaffold; walk and reach overhead.

Employment Type

Full time.

Visa Sponsorship

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non‑immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified candidates to apply without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, genetic information, disability and military or veteran status.

Accommodations for Applicants

If you are an individual with a disability and need an accommodation to participate in the application or interview process, please contact [e-mail] or (336) 758‑4700.