"Assistant Technical Director"

Assistant Technical Director

Posted: 13-Nov-25

Location: Naperville, Illinois

Categories: Academic/Faculty, Arts/Humanities

Internal Number: 15194

Employment Status: Staff

Description of Key Responsibility:

• Support the Technical Director and Production Manager in the organization, operation, and maintenance of all technical production equipment, expendables, and venue infrastructure.
• Provide hands-on expertise in lighting, electrics, and rigging.
• Operate and troubleshoot audio systems as required for supported events.
• Supervise and guide student production staff, assisting with on-site leadership and skill development through on-the-job mentorship.
• Provide exceptional customer service to internal and external partners, ensuring smooth technical coordination for campus and community events.
• Serve as the on-site technical lead for assigned performances and activities.
• Conduct routine inspections, cleaning, and maintenance of performance spaces and equipment; help maintain organized and safe work areas.
• Reinforce and model safety best practices, including College and departmental safety policies.
• Maintain detailed inventories of technical equipment and supplies, identifying needs for replacement or upgrade.
• Collaborate with colleagues across campus to support the success of events that take place in the College's performing arts venues.
• Any other duties as appropriately assigned by Production Manager or Technical Director

OTHER KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Support the College's mission, vision and values, and contribute to the advancement of the College's Strategic Plan.
2. Demonstrate a strong commitment to continuous quality improvement.
3. Demonstrate civil and inclusive behavior when interacting with staff, faculty, students and visitors to the College. Promote a flexible, collaborative and inclusive work and living environment and engage in educational opportunities.

Education/Training:

Bachelor's degree in a related field or five years of equivalent professional experience in technical theatre, live event production, or venue management.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Fluency within the ETC Eos ecosystem, lighting networks, Paradigm, and ETC Sensor 3.
• Competency in programming intelligent lighting fixtures.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks CAD Software.
• Dante Certification.

Experience:

2+ years supervisory or managerial experience. Ability to operate in PC and MacOS environments.

Licenses or Certifications:

Valid driver's license and acceptable driving record is required.

Position Summary:

The Assistant Technical Director provides direct support for campus and external rental events in Wentz Concert Hall, Madden Black Box Theatre, Meiley Swallow Theatre, Pfeiffer Auditorium and Heininger Auditorium – with the exception of designing academic Theatre Department productions.

This is not a faculty or academic teaching position. Instead, it's a highly collaborative, service-oriented role focused on ensuring exceptional onsite technical support, efficient venue operations, and a positive experience for everyone who steps on our stages — from students and faculty to guest artists and external partners.

About North Central College

North Central College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to increasing the diversity of our workforce. NCC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Office of Human Resources. Determinations for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

Organization Type: Higher Education Institution