Technical Director
Role Overview
The Technical Director plays a central role in procedure development and planning of the annual budget for technical elements, and the successful delivery of events of all kinds. The TD is primarily responsible for the technical elements of the center’s performance & production venues including the integrity and maintenance of stage equipment (production audio, theatrical lighting, A/V systems, stage rigging, etc.), coordination and supervision of technical staff (including in-house, student, temporary staff, and outside production stage crews), safety training of stage equipment, evaluation of, and compliance with the technical rider requirements of professional performance contracts, the development of accurate budgetary forecasts and the creation of procedures for the responsible use of the center’s stage equipment by students, faculty and guests.
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Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree, preferably in Technical Theater, Fine Arts, or a relevant field, and three (3) years of relevant road show technical experience. Equivalent combinations of education, professional training, certifications, and directly related experience will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
- Master’s degree in technical direction, scenography, or equivalent.
- Broadway, Headline concert, or major orchestra experience.
- Physical Demands (as needed)
- Ability to lift 40 lbs.
- Compensation & Benefits
- Job Family – Operations Management 2
- Salary Range: $67,819.57-$91,556.42 (MR 9) ( Salary Schedules )
- For information on benefits please visit www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.
- Application Instructions
- Exempt positions are only required to be posted for a minimum of fourteen (14) calendar days. The closing date for this posting is subject to change without notice to applicants.
- Employment contingent on a satisfactory background check.
- ETSU is an equal opportunity employer.
- University Overview
- East Tennessee State University (ETSU) is an institution with over 14,000 diverse students highly ranked graduate and undergraduate programs. Located in the Southern Appalachian Mountains of Northeast Tennessee, ETSU serves as a hub for community, discovery, and service. Aligned with the institution's mission, we value efforts to engage in teaching, scholarship, creative activities, and service that involve community partners and address significant societal needs in our region and beyond. Recognized in 2024 as a Great College to Work For, recent strategic initiatives prioritize the institution’s focus on community engagement.
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