Technical Director, College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences Position Available In Duval, Florida
Tallo's Job Summary: The Technical Director at the College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences oversees all technical aspects of productions, including audio, lighting, and stage operations. Responsibilities include supervising sound and projection systems, lighting installations, and maintaining stage equipment. This full-time position in Jacksonville, AL offers a salary of $65,000. Required qualifications include a Bachelor's Degree and five years of technical direction experience in theatrical or performing arts settings.
Job Description
Technical Director, College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences Job no: 497594
Work type: Full Time
Location:
Jacksonville, AL (Main Campus)
Categories:
Staff Department:
College of Arts, Humanities and Sciences Requested Start Date:
July 1, 2025
Salary:
$65,000.00
Work Hours:
8:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. Monday – Friday, some evenings and weekends may be required
Job Summary:
The Technical Director for the Randy Owen Center within the College of Arts, Humanities, and Sciences is responsible for executing all technical aspects—audio, lighting, and stage operations—as well as the coordination of related technical elements throughout productions presented and acts as the subject matter expert for lighting of productions, overseeing equipment, work areas, and a safe working environment.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Supervises and actively participates in the installation and operating of all sound and projection systems.
This includes:
setting up and “ringing out” a live and/or reinforcement audio system with a full complement of wired and wireless microphones, stage and in-ear monitors, direct inputs, outboard gear, assisting with back line set-up, and striking of all equipment for each event. Supervises and actively participates in the installation and execution of lighting for performances, including preparing, hanging, circuiting, programming, and focusing stage lighting fixtures, as well as striking all lighting equipment for each performance and event. Lighting fixtures may include conventional, LED, moving fixtures, and others.
Responsible for overseeing show-specific rigging, as well as maintaining stage equipment and work areas. This includes automated and manual rigging systems, dance flooring installation, riser systems, chain motor operation and maintenance, and acoustic cloud/drapes/shell adjustment/installation.
Collaborates with visiting workforce when required. Interpret artist specifications, updating and questioning technical components and seeking external expertise when necessary.
Reviews, interprets, and executes respective technical requests of user groups and presents written estimates of cost of labor and materials for events to supervisor in a timely manner.
Creates and updates the respective operational systems and specifications for the facility. Manages inventory, storage, repair, and preventative maintenance of all related tools and equipment. Updates software and hardware needs in keeping with ongoing current standards for performing arts events. Provide regular updates to the Executive Director on the areas of responsibility. Determines the necessary technical supports necessary for events and performances, presented to the facility in advance of production dates to be communicated, deployed and scheduled in order to assemble the team needed to see through with the production.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Required Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor’s Degree with emphasis in theatre design/technology
Five (5) years of Technical Direction experience in professional theatrical or performing arts center organizations
The ability to lift and carry materials weighing between 50 – 100 pounds on a daily basis is required.
Required Documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Unofficial Transcripts Employee Benefits:
JSU strives to provide great quality of life to our employees through an attractive, competitive benefits package for our full-time faculty and staff. These benefits enhance your salary as a JSU employee and are part of your total compensation package.
Benefits include:
Retirement Plans
Alabama Teacher’s Retirement System (TRS)
RSA-1 Deferred Compensation
403-B Retirement Annuity (TIAA)
Health Insurance
Medical (PEEHIP)
Optional plans: vision, dental, flexible spending plan, dependent care, cancer, and hospital indemnity
Long-term disability and life insurance
Tuition assistance
Paid and unpaid leave
Employee Assistance Program
Prescription assistance For additional information regarding benefits, please visit our website.
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Equal Employment Opportunity:
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Apr 25 2025 Central Daylight Time
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