"Technical Director"

Job Details

Title
Technical Director

Department
AAC Performing Arts

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year
48

Open Date
10/30/2025

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. The college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant co-curricular program. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students, representing forty-three states and ninety-one countries, we consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets; and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives.

The Austin Arts Center ( AAC ) seeks an experienced facilitator to join our production team as Technical Director . Under the supervision of the Executive Director and in direct collaboration with the Director of Production, the Technical Director oversees the planning, implementation, and supervision of all technical elements (i.e. lighting, sound, staging, set construction, and special needs) for AAC’s performing arts productions (esp. Department of Music, the Department of Theater and Dance, and guest artist programming). The Technical Director hires, trains, and supervises student stage technicians and other students/student crews involved in technical productions while ensuring all adherence to safety procedures and standards, and maintenance of inventories and facilities. This position performs all duties in full support of the College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful integration of these values is instrumental to positive and effective learning and community-building.

The successful candidate must be an effective and generous communicator (oral and written) who is capable of working constructively with and adapting to a wide range of collaborators, personalities and working styles. Demonstrated ability to supervise staff and lead a team (i.e. student stage technicians, area-specific contractors, and future employees) is required. Detail-oriented and able to work within multiple budget lines and deadlines, candidates should have a working knowledge of live event operations including but not limited to theatrical rigging (counterweight fly-system), construction techniques, computerized lighting systems (including LED ), sound, audiovisual, and projections with a high level of knowledge in one or more of the areas above. General computer skills, (i.e. Microsoft Office products and Google Workspace) and demonstrated proficiency in theatrical software (i.e. CAD and/or Vectorworks) and creative problem solving are required. Evening/weekend hours required during tech and performance for assigned projects.

Primary Responsibilities:

• Hires, schedules, trains and supervises student production staff; Schedules, trains and supervises students working for course credit or lab hours.
• Supervises all areas of backstage performing arts production associated with the college by maintaining a safe working environment (in all performance venues and studios), and scheduling routine inspections (adhering to codes and including equipment maintenance and upgrades as needed).
• Applies proficiency in theatrical lighting, including LED fixtures, and communicates fluently with guest lighting designers.
• Serves as technical liaison for departmental and guest artist productions; Produces construction drawings and serves as Shop Supervisor and rigging lead (including counterweight fly-systems) for departmental and guest artist productions.
• Oversees all aspects of load-ins, technical rehearsals and strikes for departmental productions
• Responsible for general maintenance and repair of the theaters, scene shop, equipment and materials.
• Applies working knowledge of techniques, methods and procedures of theater, dance, and music productions and presentations including stage, set, sound and lighting design and implementation and stage management.
• Perform other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.

Qualifications

• MFA in technical direction (preferred)
• BA (required) with minimum five years professional experience in technical direction (or comparable experience) in a performing arts environment.

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and three references.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3699

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.