Technical Director, Brendle Recital Hall

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Winston-Salem (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Wake Forest University is hiring for a hands-on event technician to coordinate and oversee campus events in Wait Chapel, Brendle Hall, and other venues. This role combines stage management with technical leadership for lighting, sound, and AV operations.

The position requires strong knowledge of theatre, troubleshooting, and experience leading sound/lighting teams. Physical duties include lifting up to 50 pounds and coordinating crew tasks across events.

Qualifications

• Five-years professional experience required or bachelor’s degree in theatrical programming with one year’s experience.
• Knowledge of theatre and stage direction.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience as a head of sound, lighting, or video department on tour or in an AV rental company, or as an assistant/technical director in a theatre.
• If sound is their specialty, must name all cable types, microphones, wireless mics, understand RF, and have live sound mixing experience with EQ and compression.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate among event personnel, board operations, and stagehands for events.
• Oversee execution of events from a technical standpoint (lighting, sound, AV, recording, stage management).
• Collaborate with senior directors for larger events; operate independently for smaller ones.
• Provide technical support for campus venues; consult with University event team for significant events.
• Move and lift items up to 50 pounds; manage time sheets; prepare reports; supervise maintenance or other tasks as assigned.
• Move musical instruments and stands.

Skills

Theatre knowledge

Stage direction

Troubleshooting

Sound

Lighting

Video/AV

Cables & mics knowledge

Qlab

Dante

ETC consoles

DTG/DMX

Safety lifting 50 lbs

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theatrical programming

Five years professional experience

Master’s degree (preferred)

Tools

QLab

Dante

ETC consoles

Lighting and sound equipment

Job description

Job Description Summary

In coordination with the Brendle and Wait Associate Director thisposition will oversee events in Wait Chapel, Brendle Hall, TheWelcome Center, and other places on campus. This person may be the main contact for an event or may be given information about an event and oversee a crew to accomplish the needs of the event. Thisis a theatrical and event-based position.

Job Description

Essential Functions:

• Coordination among event personnel, board operations, andstagehands for events.
• Oversee execution of events from a technical standpoint, including lighting, sound, audiovisual elements, recording, andstage management.
• For larger events, the Associate Director for Wait and Brendle will collaborate with this individual. In the case of smaller events, they may operate independently.
• Provides support for the technical requirements of various campus venues as necessary. Collaborates with the University event team to offer consultation or assistance for significant campus events held in Brendle or Wait spaces.
• This individual will also be tasked with additional responsibilities as designated by the Brendle and Wait Associate Director. The duties may involve the movement and lifting of items weighing up to 50 pounds. Responsibilities may also include managing time sheets, prepare reports, and oversee maintenance or other assignments with minimal supervision.
• Move musical instruments and stands.

Required Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

• Five-years professional experience is required or bachelor’s degree in theatrical programming with one year’s experience.
• An easy-going personality and punctuality are important in this position.
• Knowledge of theatre and stage direction.
• Strong troubleshooting abilities.
• Experience as a sound, lighting, or video department head on tour, or in an AV rental company, or an assistant technical director or technical director in a theatre.
• If sound is their specialty, they should be able to name all types of cables, microphones, understand wireless microphones and RF. They should have several years’ experience mixing live sound with an understanding of EQ, compression, and things like the proximity effect, phasing, delay. Have knowledge of recording equipment and playback software such as Qlab and be familiar with Dante.
• If lighting is this candidate's specialty, then they should be able to operate moving lights with ETC consoles to an advanced level and be creative with their lighting design. They should be able to use focus sheets and run a lighting restore. They should understand Conventional and LED lighting, Gels, Gobos, DMX and focusing instruments and be able to safely meter and connect camlock power. Portable Event lighting knowledge is preferred.

Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, Abilities:

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

Accountabilities:

• Responsible for own work

Physical Requirements:

• Must have the ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time; to use power tools, sound and lighting equipment; ability to lift 25 -50 pounds; to bend, stoop, sit on the floor, climb stairs, ladder, scaffold: walk and reach overhead.

Environmental Conditions:

• No environmental conditions

This position is not eligible for sponsorship of non-immigrant or immigrant visa status through Wake Forest University. All eligible applicants are encouraged to apply.

Additional Job Description

Time Type Requirement

Full time

Note to Applicant:

This position profile identifies the key responsibilities and expectations for performance. It cannot encompass all specific job tasks that an employee may be required to perform. Employees are required to follow any other job-related instructions and perform job-related duties as may be reasonably assigned by his/her supervisor.

In order to provide a safe and productive learning and living community, Wake Forest University conducts background investigations and drug screens for all final staff candidates being considered for employment.

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

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