Event Technical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Classification : Non-exempt

Status : Full-time

Reports to : Director of Production

The Event Technical Director supports the back of house operations in all activities needed to provide a positive client experience and to ensure client safety. This position within the production department effectively maintains and implements safety protocols while being positive, engaging, contemporary, supportive of the arts community, and representative of TPAC’s core values. By providing outstanding service to our clients this role is vital to the success of TPAC’s programming and events.

Primary Responsibilities :

• Coordinates day-of details with clients and other TPAC staff including but not limited to : schedule, equipment inventory and use, technical labor, special requests, and issues.
• Takes an active role in event-related department head responsibilities that include rigging, stage management, lighting, audio, carpentry, or other areas of support.
• Prepares event billing that fully and accurately accounts for labor and equipment as well as other post-event reporting.
• Maintains technical equipment and facilities; proactively sourcing and executing projects.
• Acts as crew steward during select engagements and coordinate with building security and local authorities to assume crowd control / evacuation responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
• Provides a courteous and welcoming environment for both guests and fellow team members, promoting a positive work environment.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

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Functions and Working Conditions

TPAC is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. All aspects of the employment process will be merit-based and applied without discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, age, disability, national or ethnic origin, military service status, citizenship or other protected characteristics.