Audio​/Visual Technical Director

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) and the Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) are in search of a full-time, year-round Audio/Visual Technical Director (A/V).The A/V Technical Director at Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) plays akeyrole in supporting the technical and organizational aspects of ECAC year-round arts programming. This multifaceted position involves providing comprehensive audiovisual technical support, sound reinforcement, lighting, rigging, event coordination, and stage management for a variety of live events, including performances, concerts, lectures, and other artistic presentations.

Additionally, the A/V Technical Director willbe responsible for facilitating visual art exhibitions by overseeing gallery preparation, art handling, and installation in ECAC Flex Space Gallery and adjacent lobby areas. The Emery Community Arts Center is a vibrant and versatile arts venue. Our dynamic programming brings local, regional, and national artists, musicians, performers, and scholars to Farmington. Our facility includes:

• Flex Space is a 1,600-square-foot gallery for traditional exhibits, new media and performance art.
• Performance Space is a 2,500-square-foot, 120-seat multipurpose black box theater with dynamic vertical foldaway doors that open onto an outdoor performance area.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant, the annual salary for this position is $45,300.32 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical, dental, vision, and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

Work Schedule:

Due to the event-based nature of the position, the weekly schedule will be irregular, oriented around programming needs and schedule of events, often during evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions:

Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, climbing ladders, and using stairs and lifts. Lifting and exerting force of more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. (see job description for physical demands)

• Coordinates and manages logistical aspects of events and productions, including venue setup, staffing requirements, implementing technical support, and breaking down events to ensure seamless execution from start to finish.
• Implements and provides technical assistance in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audiovisual, sound, and recording equipment for various events and activities.
• Ensures the proper functioning and maintenance of all audiovisual equipment, including sound systems, projectors, screens, lighting fixtures, and related accessories to support ECAC events.
• Hires, trains, manages, and supervises student employee technical crews, art gallery monitors, and student event staff.
• Creates sound and video design for theatrical productions and performances.

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater or related field and One (1) to three (3) years of professional experience
• Or a combination of education and experience to equate to a minimum of five (5) years
• Experience in audio engineering, sound reinforcement, and/or live sound mixing.
• Experience with professional/theatrical video projection systems including projectors and screens.

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

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