Technical Director The Young Performing Arts Center
Technical Director The Young Performing Arts Center
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$ 62500 - 65000
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Position Title:
Technical Director - The Young Performing Arts CenterJob Category:
Academic StaffEmployment Type:
RegularJob Profile:
Technical DirectorJob Duties:
Attention:
The Young Performing Arts Center in the College of Arts and Communication at the University of Wisconsin-Whitewater seeks a Technical Director (Technical Director AR010).
To schedule a tour of the facilities please contact Michael Dugan at .
Job Details:
The Technical Director has the ongoing responsibility for all of The Youngs venue technical operations and related Auditoriums Technical Director is the resident authority on the use and operation of all systems including but not limited to lighting sound video staging rigging computer systems rental equipment as well as outside technical support service. The Technical Director reports to the Director and works closely with the auditorium staff touring companies and campus and community users to determine and implement technical and design needs delivering high-quality customer-friendly technical support that leads to successful events. This is primarily accomplished with a student crew hired trained and supervised by the Technical Director.
This position receives supervision from the Director of the Young Performing Arts Center.
This position supervises and works with student employees campus staff touring personnel rental clients union and on-union stagehands and private contractors.
Responsibilities:
Serve as technical director for all events and groups presenting or usingThe Young (including the entire facility) providing professional-quality technical support including obtaining and operating equipment and services to fulfill contractual obligations.
Serve as Technical Director for all events and groups presenting in or utilizing The Young Performing Arts Center (across the entire facility). Provide professional high-quality technical support by securing and operating equipment and services to meet contractual obligations. Offer leadership and guidance on all technical needs for groups partners and stakeholders bothon and off campus who use The Young PAC facilities.
Develop and implement a budget to determine and minimize staffing expenditures in collaboration with the Director.
Effectively plan and advance dates for all technical requirements staffing and logistics for all performances with all The Young PAC users and contracted professional touring artists.
Maintain excellent relationships with campus/community peers and directors and other venues and technicians to aid in staffing equipment rental/loans and other resources.
Provide leadership and guidance regarding all technical needs for all groups using the Young PAC facilities.
Recruit schedule and lead a well-trained UWW student crew.
Develop update and administer training programs for all techstudent crew.
Follow and ensure adherence to applicable local state UW System and national codes regulations and industry best practices.
Maintain equipment inventory andcoordinate preventative maintenance/repairs for The Young PAC.
Develop and implement policies and long-range plans related to the use of equipment and facilities.
Establish and execute policies and strategic plans to guide long-term equipment usage and facility operations.
Develop long-range plans for the facilitys equipment and infrastructure.
Work with staff to bill internal and external clients for services provided.
Complete special projects as assigned.
This description attempts to indicate the kinds and levels of responsibilities given to this title and shall not be construed as defining all specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. It is not intended to limit or modify the right of supervisors to assign direct and control the work of their employees. Statements of employee duties are not intended to exclude other duties not mentioned that are of similar kind or level of responsibility.
Key Job Responsibilities:
- May develop unit operating budgets and identify opportunities for new unit income generating programs and services
- Cleans and maintains organization of theater and technical production equipment
- Instructs students in the preparation construction and operation of performance art productions systems and equipment
- Inspects maintains and repairs equipment to ensure optimal and safe operation
- Directs the planning staffing and execution of technical production and theatrical operations before and during performances
- Develops and directs implementation of operating policies and procedures with health and safety regulations institutional policies and unit objectives
Department:
The Young Performing Arts Center
Compensation:
Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary within a range of $62500 $65000.
UW System employees receive an excellent benefit package. To learn more about the UW Systems comprehensive benefit package review the UW SystemEmployee Benefits Brochure.
Required Qualifications:
A bachelors degree in a technical theatre arts-related field or 4 years of professional technical direction experience
Three years of experience in technical theatre management and/or professional concert sound and lighting production (including sound lighting rigging audio visual and recording)
Ability to read understand and create materials that adhere to standard industry practices
Strong proven background in live sound reinforcement
Ability to adjust schedule to meet the needs of this position
Customer-friendly interpersonal skills that enable relating well to the diverse students faculty administrative staff community members and professional contacts that this position encounters
Ability to read understand and create materials that adhere to standard industry practices
Proven ability to lead union non-union and student crews concurrently
Strong proven background in live sound reinforcement
Proven knowledge of theatrical rigging
Preferred Qualifications:
Ability to setup from nothing a functional Dante network consisting of multiple consoles stage boxes computers and other hardware
Strong knowledge of Yamaha and ETC EOS consoles software and hardware
Current Rigging and or Electrician ETCP Certification
Current Dante Level 2 Certification
Familiarity and working knowledge of industry software including but not limited to: AutoCAD Vectorworks Adobe Creative Suite QLab Dante Controller and Google/Microsoft Office Suite
Ability to use EASE or similar tuning software and configure DSPs
Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
Ability to interact respectfully with people with diverse socioeconomic cultural and ethnic backgrounds
Willingness and ability to be an active participant in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills
How to Apply:
Applications received byOctober 19 2025are ensured full consideration. Applications received after that date may be given consideration at the discretion of the search committee. The most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process.
Onlycompleteapplication packages will be considered. This includes online submission of the following documents:
Cover Letter
Resume
Name and contact information for three professional references
Contact Information:
For questions regarding this position please contact:
Brian Breezer
Search and Screen Committee Chair
If you have questions regarding this recruitment or if you are unable to complete the application online due to a disability or system problem please contact us at or.
CONDITIONS OF APPOINTMENT:
University of Wisconsin-Whitewater does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this please contact Human Resources.UW-Whitewater is not an e-verify employer therefore STEM extensions are not options for work authorization.
CAMPUS INFORMATION:
UW-Whitewater is a thriving public university located in southeastern Wisconsin. It leads the way in providing world-class affordable higher education programs to more students than neighboring regional comprehensives in the University of Wisconsin System. A collaborative team of 1300 faculty and staff are devoted to the success of the universitys 11500 students at its main and Rock County campuses. The team provides high-impact practices and academic programs online and in person from associate to doctoral levels. Recognized nationally for affordability inclusion and career development UWW serves approximately one-third first-generation students and boasts strength in many areas especially business and education. The campus and community embrace the Warhawk Family spirit supporting the universitys arts and nationally recognized NCAA Division-III level championship athletics. As a proud institution of access more than 10 percent of undergraduate students use the acclaimed Center for Students with Disabilities a priority mission since the 1970s.
UW-Whitewaters campuses are located centrally near Milwaukee Madison and Chicago offering easy access to the cultural and commercial opportunities of major metropolitan areas. Near both Lake Geneva and the Wisconsin Dells the area attracts numerous visitors from across the country. Whitewater is a vibrant college community near the Kettle Moraine State Forest offering area residents seasonal outdoor enjoyment. The nearby Rock County campus is located in Janesville a town of 60000 located on the Rock River and known as Wisconsins Park Place.
ORGANIZATION INFORMATION:
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater is part of the 13-campus Universities of Wisconsin ().
Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(b) provides that applicants may indicate in writing that their identity should be kept response to a public records request the University will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful final candidate will be released. See Wisconsin Statute 19.36(7)(a).
Per Regent Policy Document 20-19 University of Wisconsin System Criminal Background Check Policy and Universities of Wisconsin Administrative Policy 1275 Recruitment Policies UW-Whitewater requires criminal background checks as a contingency to employment. A criminal background check will be conducted prior to an offer of employment. All final candidates must be asked prior to hire whether they have been found to have engaged in are currently under investigation for or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks these same sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.
The University of Wisconsin-Whitewater requires that all employees be active participants in following applicable safety rules and regulations including necessary training and drills.
For UW-Whitewater Campus safety information and crime statistics/annual Security Report see Annual Security and Fire Safety Report if you would like a paper copy of the report please contact the UW-Whitewater Police at .
EEO STATEMENT:
Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
