Assistant Technical Director Campus Commons

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 11/04/2026. Position Summary: The Campus Commons Assistant Technical Director supports the safe, efficient, and professional operation of the Campus Commons Performance Hall and other PVA performance and event spaces. The position provides hands-on technical production support in lighting, audio, video, rigging, and stage operations; supervises and trains student production staff; and serves as a technical lead for rehearsals, performances, and special events. Working as part of the PVA Production Team, the Assistant Technical Director collaborates with faculty, staff, students, guest artists, and external clients to translate production requirements into safe and practical technical solutions. The position also assists with maintenance, inspection, organization, and continuous improvement of performance spaces, theatrical systems, equipment, and production procedures. Job Duties: 50% Technical Production Event Operations Serve as technical lead or production technician for rehearsals, performances, concerts, rentals, and special events. Operate, program, install, configure, and troubleshoot theatrical lighting, audio, video, projection, communications, and related production systems. Safely operate theatrical rigging systems, personnel lifts, stage machinery, acoustic shells, and other specialized equipment. Coordinate technical setup, changeover, strike, and restoration of performance spaces. Interpret event requirements and determine safe, efficient methods for accomplishing production needs. Troubleshoot technical problems during live events and make timely operational decisions. 20% Supervision of Student Work Crew Direct, supervise, and coordinate student production crews during calls and events. Assign work, communicate expectations, monitor performance, and provide coaching and corrective feedback. Train student employees in safe operation of production equipment and established procedures. Model professional production practices, customer service, teamwork, and workplace safety. Assist the Technical Director and Production Team in developing and maintaining training materials, SOPs, and safety procedures. 20% Venue Equipment Maintenance Perform routine inspection, maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning, and organization of performance spaces and production equipment. Identify equipment deficiencies and safety concerns and coordinate repair or replacement with the Technical Director. Maintain organized backstage, storage, booth, shop, and technical work areas. Assist with equipment inventory, preventative maintenance, documentation, and lifecycle planning. Support improvement projects involving theatrical infrastructure and production systems. 10% Other duties as Assigned Minimum Qualifications: Position requires a Bachelor's degree in theatre, technical production, entertainment technology, music technology, or a related field and two years of relevant professional experience; or an equivalent combination of education and professional experience. Minimum experience required: Demonstrated experience in live events or theatrical production. Working knowledge of at least two production disciplines such as audio, lighting, video/projection, rigging, or stage operations. Experience troubleshooting technical systems in a live production environment. Experience directing or coordinating the work of crews. Ability to safely work at height and operate specialized theatrical equipment following training. Strong organizational, communication, and customer-service skills. Ability to work independently, prioritize competing demands, and make sound decisions under time constraints. Ability and willingness to learn unfamiliar production systems and technologies. Preferred experience: Advanced experience in one or more theatrical production disciplines. Experience with networked audio, lighting, or video systems, including Dante and DMX/sACN/Art-Net. Experience with theatrical rigging and counterweight systems. Experience with digital audio consoles and theatrical lighting control systems. Experience supervising or training student employees. Experience in higher education, performing arts centers, presenting organizations, or similar multi-use venues.