Technical Director - Lead Live Arts Productions & Tech

Web Intégral Marketing Algérie; Hartsville (SC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Coker University in Hartsville, SC seeks a Technical Director for the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center to design and execute the technical aspects of productions and events. The TD will foster collaboration, support teaching theatre arts, and maintain a vibrant, inclusive environment for students and staff involved in Music, Dance, and Theater programs as well as rental events.

The position is full-time (12-month) and renewable, beginning June 1, 2026 or not later than July 1,

Qualifications

• MF A or higher in technical theatre, scenic design, or equivalent TD experience.
• Experience as TD or ATD in higher education preferred.
• CAD software experience: AutoCAD or Vectorworks.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center, including The Watson Theater and related spaces.
• Lead all technical aspects of productions chiefly lighting design and sound engineering, stage management, and set design and construction.
• Ensure stage and scene shop safety, and maintenance of equipment and spaces with inspections.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and students to schedule and support performances and streaming of live events.

Skills

Lighting design

Sound engineering

Live streaming

Projections

Stage rigging

Sewing machines

Team leadership

Education

Master of Fine Arts in Technical Theatre or Scenic Design

Tools

AutoCAD

Vectorworks

Job description

Coker University in Hartsville, SC seeks a Technical Director for the Elizabeth Boatwright Coker Performing Arts Center to design and execute the technical aspects of productions and events. The TD will foster collaboration, support teaching theatre arts, and maintain a vibrant, inclusive environment for students and staff involved in Music, Dance, and Theater programs as well as rental events.

The position is full-time (12-month) and renewable, beginning June 1, 2026 or not later than July 1,