Manager, Theatre Technical
Job Title
Manager, Theatre Technical
Agency
Texas A&M University - Corpus Christi
Department
Performing Arts Center
Proposed Minimum Salary
Commensurate
Job Location
Corpus Christi, Texas
Job Type
Staff
PURPOSE
This position is responsible for providing technical leadership and ensure the successful execution of all events held at the Performing Arts Center. The Technical Theatre Manager collaborates closely with faculty, production staff, students, and guest artists to ensure that all systems operate safely, reliably, and to a high professional standard.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Functional Area 1: Technical Leadership and Production Support (50%)
- Serve as the lead technician and primary point of contact with lights, video, sound, and staging requirements for all events and productions at the TAMU-CC Performing Arts Center
- Collaborate with TAMU-CC Faculty/Staff and Rental clients to determine production requirements and ensure that all technical needs are met
- Supervise full-time technical event specialist staff
- Manage scheduling for PAC technical staff and student workers, ensuring proper event coverage including pre and post event functions
- Train and supervise student technicians in the use of lighting, video, and audio systems. Provide mentorship and guidance in proper operations and practices
- Work with Events Services staff to ensure proper technical support for rental clients
Functional Area 2: Maintenance, Inventory, and Setup (40%)
- Oversee and perform routine maintenance, troubleshooting, and repairs of lighting, video, and audio equipment including changing light bulbs in fixtures and maintenance and recommending replacement of equipment.
- Oversee setup and teardown for events including setting and striking all furniture and equipment needed to facilitate rehearsals, concerts, meetings, and all other events (i.e. stage setups/tear-downs, lobby setups, greenroom, to include chairs, tables, stands, risers, pipe & drape, etc.)
- Maintain accurate and up-to-date documentation of lighting and audio systems, including system configurations, patching, signal flow, and equipment inventory.
- Maintain accurate and organized inventory of all lighting and audio assets, ensuring proper storage, security, and lifecycle management.
Functional Area 3: Other (10%)
- Assist with PAC marketing and outreach efforts
- Support Institutional Advancement efforts as needed
- Perform other duties as assigned
QUALIFICATIONS
- Bachelor's degree
- Five (5) years of related experience
- Additional education and/or experience may be considered as a substitute for the minimum qualifications
- Ability to work extended hours, nights, and/or weekends
- Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment
- Intermediate skills in Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook).
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a Higher Ed or K-12 environment
- Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre or other Performing Arts/Education related discipline
SALARY
$45,000 - $50,000/annually, approximately
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