Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, skilled, and highly motivated Automation Integrator & Installer to support both new project builds and service of existing installations. You will play a key role in integrating mechanical, electrical, and control systems into scenic elements for themed, theatrical, broadcast, and experiential environments.

This position is ideal for technicians with hands-on experience in show or entertainment automation, motion control for scenic elements, or custom engineered systems — not industrial production line automation.

Utah Valley University seeks an experienced and collaborative Technical Director to provide leadership and operational oversight for scenic and technical production activities supporting theatre, dance, music, and multidisciplinary events at the Noorda Center for the Performing Arts. Reporting to the Director of Operations, this position is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, and coordinating scenic and technical operations across assigned performance venues, while ensuring safe, efficient, and high-quality production execution.

The Technical Director provides leadership and direction to professional staff and coordinates and oversees student labor assignments across technical production areas, with a strong emphasis on training, safety practices, and alignment with both production and academic objectives. This role works closely with artistic leadership, operations staff, and venue management to support successful productions, maintain technical assets and shop operations, and contribute to long-range operational planning efforts. A strong technical background, with the ability to provide integrated support as needed, along with effective leadership skills and a commitment to student learning, are essential to success in this role.

Position Overview

We are seeking an organized, experienced, and highly motivated Lead Scenic Carpenter to shepherd projects through the production lifecycle; from pre-production planning through fabrication, shipping, and installation. This role is a hands-on leadership position responsible for crew supervision, quality control, coordination with project stakeholders, and ensuring scenic elements are built safely, efficiently, and to design intent.

This position is ideal for a senior scenic carpenter with deep fabrication experience who thrives in a fast-paced, collaborative production environment and takes ownership of outcomes.

Figure 53, a Baltimore-based software company, is hiring a part-time Senior QLab Support Specialist. We are looking for a candidate with both high-level technical expertise in QLab and the ability to provide clear, generous, and friendly support to our customers.

Our flagship product, QLab, is used to control audio, video, and lighting for live performance. (But you, our future teammate, already know that!) All customer support for our products is conducted via email. We are looking for an additional team member to help answer any licensing and technical QLab questions our customers send us.

This position requires 20 hours of work a week, and includes benefits such as a generous paid vacation policy, health insurance, profit sharing after one year, and a SIMPLE IRA with matching contributions. We are a fully remote company. You must be based in the US, with a slight preference for those based in Maryland, New York, California, or Wisconsin.

For details and application guidelines, please see our full posting at figure53.com/jobs

Position Overview

The Technical Director is responsible for overseeing the implementation of all technical aspects of assigned productions. This role provides leadership, technical expertise, and strategic direction throughout a project’s lifecycle, ensuring seamless integration of technology and artistry while maintaining the highest standards of safety, reliability, and efficiency.

See posting for more details.

The key responsibilities of a Sales Associate within the Products and Expendables Division include selling and marketing Barbizon’s products in addition to prospecting for new customers. They are expected to meet or exceed sales quotas set by management. These goals are to be achieved by effectively communicating with customers via phone, email, and in-person site visits, demos, and meetings. They are required to utilize Salesforce to track all prospects, quotes, and sales. Sales Associates are expected to collaborate and support one another to create a positive team-driven environment.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Installation of theatrical lighting equipment. This could include pulling of control wire, termination of low voltage wiring and programming of systems.
• Obtain and maintain Electronic Theatre Controls Installation Technician Certification.
• Work directly with customers on sales, installation, training, and servicing of equipment and systems. This includes theatrical and architectural lighting needs.
• Proficient in AutoCAD experience, reading as well as drawing.
• Physical activities including but not limited to: lifting, pushing, pulling, carrying 50+ lbs.
• Work in existing or under construction venues requiring personal protective equipment: hard hat, safety glasses, hi-vis vest, gloves, and steel toed boots.
• Working at height in personnel lifts or scaffolding.
• Position will include travel out of town and overnight staying in a hotel or house rental with other employees.
• The ability to work some overtime will be required.

Additional Information:

• Full-time non-exempt position; pay range starting at $25.00-$30.00 per hour depending on experience, education, and training.
• Medical, dental, vision, life, employee assistance program and supplemental insurance coverages are available.
• Short Term, Long Term and Life Insurance policy.
• Eight paid holidays per year.
• PTO accrual beginning after the first year of employment.
• Eligible for the company matching 401K plan after one year of employment.
• Monthly cell phone reimbursement.
• Annual Work Anniversary Bonus.
• Employment is contingent on the passing of a pre-employment drug screening. Employees are subject to random drug screenings and for cause screenings thereafter.
• Valid driver’s license required. Applicants are subject to a pre-employment DMV record check.

The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for Director of Production to join our dynamic program during an exciting period of transformation and growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of entertainment design and production education while working at the intersection of traditional theatrical craft and cutting-edge digital media technologies.

The Director of Production provides strategic and operational leadership for all theatrical and performance-based productions in the Hixson-Lied College of Fine and Performing Arts. This includes a large number of productions in the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film (85%) and key productions in the Glenn Korff School of Music (15%). Working closely with the School Directors, this position ensures effective planning, budgeting, scheduling, and execution of productions in alignment with both the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film and the Glenn Korff School of Music’s academic mission and artistic standards. The Director of Production oversees production operations, personnel coordination, teaching, and student mentorship to support a rigorous and professionally grounded educational environment across all Performing Arts elements of the College. The Director of Production will collaborate with faculty, staff, students, guest artists, and college leadership,

The Director of Production is a 12-month “Fiscal Year” (FY) appointment with responsibilities spanning the full calendar year to support the planning, instruction, and execution of the College’s production season and related academic activities. This position reports to the Director of the Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film, with a dotted-line to the Director of the Glenn Korff School of Music. The position is leave-eligible and accrues vacation leave in accordance with university policy, along with other applicable leave benefits. Nebraska offers an attractive compensation and benefits package, commensurate with the successful candidate’s background and experience. Faculty status with opportunities for promotion in rank and sabbatical opportunities for continued learning and professional development are additional key benefits.

• Provide leadership to onsite Technical Operations Team across the campus by understanding, supporting, and enforcing policies, procedures, and management decisions
• Oversee the installation and operation of all technical aspects supporting live production shows, special events, concerts, and contracted acts
• Support the team by overseeing hiring and being a responsive and positive leader in all aspects of daily operations
• Maintain Inventory control of Dollywood equipment and supplies for all Entertainment venues
• Ensure cleanliness and organization standards by maintaining cleaning procedures across all assigned venues
• Implementation and planning for Warehouse clean out along with a quarterly assessment of items/space
• Develop, support, initiate and/or provide training for a variety of equipment and operations including, but not limited to: lighting consoles, audio consoles, projectors, computer/control systems, follow spots, rigging, counterweight systems, fog/haze/snow machines, etc.
• Oversee routine maintenance and inspection procedures and perform regular audits to ensure all standards are being met or exceeded
• Provide technical expertise in both hands-on and supervisory situations, which ensures a high-quality entertainment experience for Park Guests and team operational/procedural cohesion
• Provide planning, development, coordination, and implementation assistance and support as directed for all new or existing shows and activations
• Initiate and/or provide training and awareness of Safety procedures and policies
• Ensure safety compliance across all facets and locations of Technical Operations by completing regular audits of paperwork, training, operations, and Immediately report, correct, and re-train as needed Serve as a point of contact to vendors as needed
• Supervise departmental purchasing for technical support/equipment and departmental capital expenditures in conjunction with Technical Operations Specialist and Entertainment Manager
• Represent Entertainment as PIC and Safety Trainer
• Set the standards for a culture of excellence and teamwork by defining clear goals, proper planning, ensuring follow-through and accountability
• Ensure efficiency of operation and excellence in execution across all teams through continued improvement of training, procedures, and operations
  

SCCT seeks a collaborative Technical Director to lead safe, high-quality scenic production. This hands-on role oversees build, installation, and strike while partnering with artistic and production teams. Success requires strong communication, problem-solving, and leadership. Supported by a skilled team, this role values safety, collaboration, and creativity in a fast-paced environment.

The Technical Director (TD) is responsible for overseeing all technical and production elements for the theatre’s season. This includes the construction, installation, and assisting in the maintenance of scenic, lighting, sound, projection, and stage systems. The TD ensures safe, efficient, and timely execution of all productions while upholding the organization’s artistic vision and commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.

The ideal candidate is a collaborative leader with strong technical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a passion for creating meaningful theatre in a nonprofit environment.

Titusville Playhouse, located in Titusville Florida, is seeking to hire for Fulltime employment a Master Electrician.www.titusvilleplayhouse.com Join our vibrant and professional theatre staff as we move into our 62^nd Season with exciting new shows on our lineup.  Please email resume and letter of interest to steven@titusvilleplayhouse.com and niko@titusvilleplayhouse.com.

The Associate Production Manager (APM) is responsible for the operational execution of PCPA’s production activity under the strategic direction of the Production Manager. The APM holds primary ownership of assigned show production management, guest and company logistics, onboarding coordination, outside events, and script administration. On productions explicitly assigned by the Production Manager, the APM exercises full production management authority within defined scope.

The APM serves as the designated deputy for the Production Manager in cases of planned absence, under terms documented by the PM for each instance. This position requires independent judgment within established parameters, high attention to operational detail, and disciplined adherence to organizational hierarchy and communication pathways.

Under the supervision of, and in conjunction with the Director of the Westlake Community Performing Arts Director, supervise the technical aspects and equipment within the Performing Arts Center. Instruct and train Technical Theatre and Technical Theatre Production students. Supervise the student television broadcasts and student video productions produced in the Performing Arts Center and Football Stadium.  Provide technical support for all events that take place in the Performing Arts Center.Supervise students during these events, ensuring the safest environment and highest level of technical production.

Your duties will include the drafting, budgeting, and managing crews for all productions produced in the Baltimore Center Stage season; track department expenses; help coordinate internal events; and assist with the maintenance of shop and theater facilities. You will be expected to perform your tasks with an awareness of safety regulations and possible hazardous conditions and be a member of the BCS Health and Safety Committee.

Roundabout Theatre Company, one of the nation’s largest not-for-profit theatres, seeks professional theatre artists, specifically those with expertise in scenic design/carpentry or lighting design/electrics, to join our roster of collaborative teaching artists.

Our teaching artists develop and facilitate curriculum for students in grades 6–12, educators, families, audiences, and other groups. Work occurs through in-school residencies, on-site workshops, community spaces, and audience engagement events across NYC's 5 boroughs. Teaching artists teach their craft, but also use their craft to teach leadership skills, develop social emotional competencies, build community, or to connect to an academic subject.

Union Arts Center (UAC), home for ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company, seeks a collaborative, strategic, and experienced Director of Production to lead all production operations. This role is a key member of UAC’s senior leadership team and plays a central role in realizing the organization’s artistic vision through high‑quality, sustainable, and inclusive production practices. This is an exciting opportunity to join our merged organization, within a collaborative and creative work environment. Please email your resume and a brief cover letter outlining your interest in the position and your qualifications to work@unionartscenter.org.

See more details about responsibilities and qualifications at https://www.unionartscenter.org/about/work-with-us/

LAST POSITION AVAILABLE - RECENTLY OPEN

Des Moines Metro Opera is looking for an amazing leader to join our stage carpentry team as the Run Crew Lead for the production OF MICE AND MEN.

The stage carpentery team are split into two teams: a morning shift and evening shift. The evening team (run team) will start most of their day by running the show, take a meal break and then begin the repertory change out of that production and into the next. This position is for the evening shift and facilitates the smooth running

This is the department with the most working hours. If your goal is to make money over the summer, this is the department for you.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:

The below responsibilities are in no means a complete list of tasks/responsibilities.

· Work with-in the stage carpentry team on stage for the set-up, take-down,repertorychangeovers, running of the scenery on the stage.

· Participate in and inspire safe working practices in others. Accept no corners cut.

· Provide all necessary information to the run crew leads / Head Stage Carpenter for the safe and successful running of all shows.

· Lead, organize, problem-solve the run crew for the production of Of Mice and Men

· Be a problem-solver and be solutions oriented – working with the team to make our goals.

· Participate as a crew member on productions (both scenic carpentry and possibly on the properties team)

· Assistant in warehouse / scenic shop organization of the scenery.

· Load weights and assist in operation of the fly system, if willing.

· Comply and enforce safe working techniques, safety policies and procedures and all rules.

· Strive for a workplace that is; team-focused, creative, positive, professional and solution based – encouraging all members of the team.

Dates of In-Person Employment:

Arrival Date:

Sunday, May 10, 2026 by 5:00pm

First Work Day:

Monday, May 11, 2026

Last Work Day:

Thursday, July 23, 2026

Departure Date:

Friday, July 24, 2026 by Noon

*Some flexibility can be afforded to the right candidates

Our compensation is adjustable for the right candidate.

Application Process:

Submit resume, with three (3) references and a cover letter via email to production@dmmo.org.

Please include “Stage Carpenter” as the subject line.

The Chapin School, an independent K-12 day school for girls located in New York City, seeks an individual with experience designing, coordinating, and implementing all technical elements of school productions and school-wide performing arts events to serve as Technical Director and Production Manager, a 75% FTE role beginning 2026-27. 

All candidates are encouraged to be familiar with Chapin’s website and mission.

Job Overview

The Technical Director and Production Manager is responsible for designing, coordinating, and implementing all technical elements of performing arts productions and events. This individual will have a strong foundation in technical theater – including lighting, scenic construction, sound, and production management – and will possess a passion for sharing these skills with students in a safe and structured environment. This individual is committed to working collaboratively and flexibly with the K-12 Arts team, production team members, and various departments to ensure that all technical elements of productions run smoothly. 

Responsibilities 

• Oversee and provide technical support for all K-12 performing arts productions
• Oversee all aspects of the technical theater process, including planning, build, load-in, tech rehearsals, performances, and strike
• Design set, lights, and/or sound for school productions (subject to change as needed):
  • Class 2 Play – In-school performances in March
  • Class 3 play – In-school performances in May
  • Lower School Thanksgiving Assembly – In-school performances in November
  • Middle School Musical/Play – After-school performances in November
  • Class 6 or 7 Play – After-school performances in May
  • Upper School Fall Play – After-school performances in November
  • Upper School Winter Play – After-school performances in February
  • Upper School Musical – After-school performances in May
  • Middle School Dance Club – After-school performances in May
  • Upper School Dance Club – After-school performances in March
  • Lower, Middle, Upper School Winter Concerts – After-school performances in December 
  • Upper School Spring Concert – In-school performance in May
• Mentor and train student Tech Crew members during after-school meetings and technical rehearsals 
• Coordinate with production team members, outside designers, and technicians to achieve the vision of the production with available resources
• Manage and track K-12 Production budget
• Collaborate with arts teachers to create and manage K-12 Production Calendar
• Attend all Tech Saturdays, Tech Weeks, and Performances (13-15 Saturdays per school year).
• Maintain and organize performance spaces (Black Box Theater and Assembly Room)
• Cultivate and maintain vendor relationships for the purchase and rental of production materials
• Recruit and hire outside designers when needed
• Manage box offices and ticketing for productions
• Communicate and collaborate with Facilities, IT, and other departments to execute technical elements of all productions 
• Collaborate with arts teachers and attend production meetings
• Support arts integration projects where appropriate
• Keep abreast of innovations in technical theater practices, tools, and technologies

Compensation: Salary will be commensurate with experience, the range is $65,000- $75,000 annually.

How To Apply: Submit your cover letter and résumé. The committee will consider applications on a rolling basis.

Manage the day-to-day operations of the 300-seat McManus and 75ish Black Box Theatres and scene shop. Responsible for overseeing and implementing all technical elements for 2-3 faculty- and guest-directed productions each year, and assist in implementing designs for student-directed productions.

Train, organize, and oversee student employees/crew, and part-time Assistant Theater Manager. Provide event support, planning and logistics for Visual & Performing Arts Department events. Consult with Program faculty on priorities, practices and learning aims.

The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln invites applications for an Assistant Professor of Practice – Theatre (Technical Director) to join our dynamic program during an exciting period of transformation and growth. This position offers a unique opportunity to shape the future of entertainment design and production education while working at the intersection of traditional theatrical craft and cutting-edge digital media technologies.

As we are preparing to launch our newly re-invented Entertainment Design and Production BFA program and continue to foster our thriving MFA program, we seek a visionary technical leader who thrives in interdisciplinary environments and is passionate about preparing students for the evolving landscape of live and mediated entertainment.

The successful candidate will have a comprehensive knowledge of scenic construction and engineering, rigging and safety including knowledge in craft and properties. Experience with entertainment technology including Vectorworks, AutoCAD, automation and other show control systems, 3D printing and CNC fabrications technologies. The candidate will be committed to practice-based learning, have an understanding of how traditional craft knowledge informs and enhances digital innovation, have a passion for interdisciplinary collaboration and a dedication to preparing students for current and future career paths. The candidate will enthusiastically explore new technologies and methodologies, be comfortable with ambiguity, be able to thrive during transformation and have an interest in contributing to the development of new pedagogical approaches. Willingness to engage with online platforms and digital curriculum development is a must. The successful candidate will be experienced in managing complex technical operations, have the ability to work collaboratively with diverse stakeholders, students, faculty, staff and industry partners, have a track record of successful project management and have a vision for the future evolution of technical theatre education in order to meet changing industry demands.

The Johnny Carson School of Theatre and Film is expanding beyond traditional boundaries to embrace the convergence of live performance, film, digital media, and emerging technologies. Our Technical Director will be instrumental in guiding this transformation, helping to establish new pedagogical approaches that reflect industry innovation while honoring the foundational principles of theatrical craft.

This position is uniquely positioned to foster campus-wide interdisciplinary collaboration, particularly with our close partnership with the Johnny Carson Center for Emerging Media Arts. Together, they create a comprehensive ecosystem where students explore the full spectrum of entertainment design—from traditional stagecraft to virtual production, motion capture, interactive media, and immersive storytelling technologies.