Technical Director

Job Details :

Mercer University's Grand Opera House is searching for a Technical Director on the Macon, Georgia campus.

Responsibilities :

The Technical Director is the resident technician of the Grand Opera House (GOH) facility with a comprehensive understanding of all technical and building systems. As such, the Technical Director is expected to be a hands-on manager that oversees and participates in the planning and execution of all stage events from first discussion to final accounting, as well as assists the Executive Director with assessments, corrective actions, and improvements to the total physical plant. The Technical Director is also expected to fulfill all administrative functions relative to the technical department, including contract rider review, renter preparation, stagehand and other casual non-box office labor payroll, event reconciliation, and annual budget planning assistance.

Duties include :

Comprehensively review and prepare for production technical requirements and associated cost forecasting for all GOH-presented and rental-entity events

Lead annual operating budget preparation for the technical department as well as special-purchase research and execution as provided for by annual restricted funding.

Oversee and complete in a timely fashion all administrative functions of the technical department, including (but not limited to) new employee processing, biweekly payroll, and final event costing.

Participate in the execution of productions and events, with a focus on using expertise in an advanced technical position such as sound, lights, video, rigging, as the resident technician for GOH.

Use seasonal downtime to review for cleaning, repair, or improvement elements of the physical plant, and execution of such cleaning, repair, or improvement.

Qualifications :

A bachelor's degree from an accredited institution and four years of experience are required, which should include sound design and / or engineering, lighting design and / or engineering, production management, and general administration in a management capacity. Additionally, two years of simultaneous or sequential experience are required in video projection and rigging.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities :

Proficiency in reading, understanding, and fulfilling requirements of stage performance technical riders, including identifying acceptable alternatives required to fit within the specific limitations of the Grand Opera House.

Ability to work with rental representatives, incoming technical representatives, and others requiring technical direction in a timely manner and with a proactive approach to problem solving, cost efficiency, and clear communication.

Ability to work cooperatively within a team environment with other members of the Grand Opera House full-time and regular part-time staff, and to direct proactively and lead by example casual stage labor.

Proficiency in the operation of sophisticated stage elements such as sound equipment, lighting control boards, and video projectors for their use during events, as well as regular review and corrective maintenance and repair.

Ability to assess building conditions for regular maintenance or other corrective actions, budgeting and recommendations for same to Executive Director, and participation in such corrective actions as time and circumstances allow.

Ability to understand annual operating budgets, budget forecasts, budget monitoring, event expense forecasts, and other administrative financial needs in order to better ensure positive fulfillment of the annual operating budget.

Regular physical dexterity and ability to work in a busy stage environment, particularly during load-ins and load-outs, including the need to lift, push, or pull boxes or other incoming stage items in excess of 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation.

Ability to be fully alert, forwardly prepared, and professionally responsible in a full range of day parts, including very early morning, very late nights, weekends, holidays, and over the course of multiple days without substantial break.

Background Check Contingencies :

• Criminal History

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About Mercer University

Founded in 1833, Mercer University is a distinguished private institution recognized for its commitment to academic excellence, leadership development, and community engagement. With campuses across Georgia, Mercer’s twelve schools and colleges offer a wide range of undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs. The university cultivates a close-knit, student-centered environment where innovation, service, and personal growth are deeply valued. Mercer’s employees are at the heart of its mission, dedicated to advancing innovation, supporting student success, and strengthening both our local and global communities through service. At Mercer, we believe in the power of relationships and the importance of in-person collaboration. Accordingly, our employees are expected to serve in-person as it fosters real-time problem solving, mentoring, and the meaningful connections that strengthen both our work and service to our students and the broader university community.

Why Work at Mercer University

Mercer University offers a variety of benefits for eligible employees including comprehensive health insurance (for self and dependents), generous retirement contributions , tuition waivers , paid vacation and sick leave , technology discounts, s chedules that allow for work-life balance, and so much more!

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Scheduled Weekly Hours :

40

Job Family :

Staff Technical Exempt

EEO Statement :

EEO / Veteran / Disability