Venue Technical Director Mitchell Fine Arts Center

Lexington, KY - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 23 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Transylvania University () a top-tier independent residential liberal arts college of 1000 students in Lexington Kentucky invites applications for the position of Venue Technical Director for the Mitchell Fine Arts Center (MFA). This is a 12-month full-time on-campus position. Transylvania University recognizes that a diverse and inclusive community is essential to the fulfillment of our mission as a liberal arts institution. Candidates are encouraged in their cover letter to identify their strengths and experiences in creating an inclusive community.

The MFA Venue Technical Director oversees and coordinates the technical aspects of staging University community and professional performances; provides technical and artistic guidance and oversight to professional and/or student stage crews; serves as the on-site technical and management representative to performing groups site users and audiences and maintains all equipment used during events. This person supports all academic programs in the division of Fine Arts (specifically the Music Program and the Theater Program) and collaborates with University programs events and addition this person is responsible for overseeing budgets training and supervising student workers developing policies for University performance spaces purchasing and implementing safety procedures and guidelines. This person is responsible for a 1000-seat proscenium theater a 250-seat thrust stage a 125-seat black box and a 60-person performance space.

Requirements include a bachelors degree and two years of related experience; experience with lighting fly and audio systems; and mechanical skills in the operation and minor repair of sound lighting equipment and rigging. Candidates must be able to interpret and apply information from technical manuals. Preference will be given to candidates with experience working at theatrical facilities or the addition strong oral and written communication skills and excellent interpersonal skills are necessary. We are looking for someone who aims to provide stellar customer service in all interactions with faculty staff students and guests and can relay information with empathy and respect. Our ideal candidate is willing to learn new software programs and is someone who eagerly embraces opportunities to make systems or processes more efficient. We are a Google campus so knowledge of the Google suite of apps is a plus.

To begin the application process please submit your resume and a cover letter below. Please write your cover letter to the attention of Kim Naujokas Special Assistant to the Executive Vice President for Academic Affairs. Review of applications will begin on January 30 and continue until the position is filled.

Transylvania University is ranked in the top 15 percent of the nations four-year colleges by the Princeton Review which cites its community-driven personalized approach to a liberal arts education through 49 majors and 40 minors. Founded in 1780 it is the 16th oldest institution of higher learning in the country with approximately 1000 students.

Transylvania University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to enhancing the diversity of the university support of this goal we seek qualified candidates with a wide range of backgrounds perspectives and experiences. We embrace diversity and encourage all who are interested to apply.

Required Experience:

Director

Required Experience:

Director