Auditorium Technical Director-Durham Campus

State of North Carolina

2d • $51,134 - $52,000

About The Position

North Carolina School of Science and Mathematics (NCSSM) a constituent of the University of North Carolina System, is a world-class public high school with statewide reach empowering academically talented students from every corner of the state to design their own future. We offer our Residential high school program in Durham and Morganton for juniors and seniors, our Online supplementary honors program, and individual virtual daytime Connect courses in partnership with local high schools, all tuition free. Our wide array of summer offerings for rising fifth- through 12th-graders includes free opportunities for in-state students alongside paid options for students from anywhere in the world. Specializing in science, technology, engineering, and math and embracing the fine arts and humanities, NCSSM has become the model for 18 such specialized schools around the globe since its founding in 1980. For more information visit ncssm.edu. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity or expression, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran or national guard.
This position serves as the primary Technical Director and Facilities Manager for NCSSM’s performance venues. Specifically, this position oversees, administrates, and schedules performance facilities. Additionally, this position specifies, supports, and maintains live event, videoconferencing, and streaming equipment and systems for all activities related to public performance and institutional gatherings in the NCSSM ETC Auditorium and Lecture Hall and other spaces hosting events throughout NCSSM.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theatre arts, and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work.
• All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
• Full knowledge of arts theory and practice in the area of assignment.
• Thorough knowledge to develop solutions to resolve problems at a high-complexity level.
• Arts Design and/or Project Management: Ability to manage projects that require directing the work of others and with latitude on actions or decisions.
• Ability to prepare specifications, develop schedules, manage project managers and monitor projects resulting in timely project completion.
• Ability to manage accomplishment of all milestones within the approved design plan; ability to conduct final on-site inspections to verify project requirements.
• Ability to investigate, research, and integrate new concepts to improve design.
• Program Management: Ability to establish procedures to collect, review, and maintain information and schedules.
• Ability to manage multiple or complex events involving the coordination of vendors, laborers and/or other services.
• Ability to coordinate the work of others.
• Ability to manage a moderate-sized budget.
• Ability to research, purchase and maintain specialized technical production equipment.
• Safety and Health Compliance: Ability to ensure safe operation of varied and complex machinery, equipment and/or devices.
• Ability to perform routine maintenance of equipment, machinery, and/or devices utilized.
• Ability to maintain service logs and repair schedules.
• Ability to arrange for repairs and/or replacement of equipment, machine materials, and devices within budget.
• Instruction: Ability to develop and coordinate instruction of others in the operation of specialized equipment and/or techniques.

Nice To Haves

• Graduate of a College or University with study in theater and theater operation.
• Two to four years experience in theater management and technical experience in the operation of stage sound, lighting design and stage rigging.
• Technical Literacy: working knowledge of technical direction, carpentry and set construction, theater lighting design, live audio, flyrail and rigging, Livestream broadcasts, Zoom meetings.
• Ability to translate complex technical needs to non-technical stakeholders (e.g., providing acoustic and lighting consultations for campus departments).

Responsibilities

• Schedule events, rehearsals, work calls for technical crews (set construction, lighting hang/focus/programming, strike of set following productions), load-in and load-out of touring or external user groups, sound checks, changeover between successive events.
• Ensure compliance with both facility-specific and code-mandated safety conditions and procedures.
• Coordinate multiple user groups in a facility within the same time period, e.g. class meetings during the week of technical rehearsals prior to a musical theater production, with regard to facility scheduling and meeting the technical requirements of each user.
• Lighting and sound design for widely varying productions, e.g. theater, dance, live musical ensembles.
• Provide isolated video and audio signals for streaming broadcast networks.
• Live audio mixing using a digital console.
• Programming and live operation of lighting systems, theatrical and architectural using a modern control console.
• Multi-track audio recording via a digital audio workstation.
• A/V system management and operation via Crestron control network.
• Scenic design and construction.
• Operation and maintenance of scenic construction shop equipment and tools, including table and miter saws, drill press, router, dust collection system, and full complement of power and hand tools.
• Load-in/set up and load-out/strike of each event, restoring the facility to “ready” state with regard to removal of scenic elements, “repertory” lighting gear hang and programming, audio gear maintenance and storage, counterweight rigging system and theatrical draperies returned to standard positions, scenic construction shop cleaned and restored, and dressing rooms cleaned and restored.
• Manage the selection and purchase of consumable and construction supplies for ongoing projects.
• Oversee the procurement of durable technical assets, including audio, visual, and lighting hardware.
• Prepare Request for Proposal (RFP) documentation for large-scale systems and integrated network infrastructure.
• Work with audio networking hardware and software for distribution of uncompressed audio over a discrete ethernet network for streaming broadcast and room-to-room connections.
• Work with conventional and “intelligent” lighting fixtures and their control systems, both theatrical and architectural, using wired and wireless five-pin and ethernet-based DMX and TCP/IP protocols.
• Work with A/V networking hardware, software, and communication technologies such as NDI and Dante to support streaming broadcasts and videoconferencing from and among NCSSM facilities.
• Lead student crews in the design, setup, and operation of lighting, sounds, and audio engineering systems.
• Instruct students in scenic design, carpentry methods, and professional rigging standards.
• Enforce and model rigorous safety standards and industry best practices across all production spaces.
• Mentor students in professional audio engineering and multi-track recording techniques.
• Discuss and determine technical requirements of scheduled events and schedule support crews as necessary.
• Offer consult and support to NCSSM departments, organizations, and community members in areas of expertise, e.g. acoustic analysis of classrooms to determine appropriate acoustic treatment for optimal sound; advice regarding and installation of appropriate LED lighting fixtures in art studio for improved color rendering; system troubleshooting and student training for Student Activities’ mobile PA system.

Benefits

• NCSSM offers a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support the well-being, growth, and work-life balance of our employees.
• Highlights include generous vacation and sick leave; 12 annual holidays; paid parental, family medical, and community service leave; and flexible work schedules where applicable.
• Leave is earned monthly and pro-rated for part-time employees and those working less than 12 months.
• Employees also enjoy access to the State Health Plan, multiple retirement options (including TSERS and ORP), supplemental retirement savings plans, tuition waiver benefits across the UNC System, and free access to on-site facilities like a gym, library, and cafeteria.
• Additional perks include life insurance, disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, and membership eligibility with the State Employees Credit Union.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level