Assistant Technical Director

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* Job Title:

** Assistant Technical Director##
** Department:
** Grand Opera House##
** College/Division:
** General University
** Primary Job Posting

Location:

** Macon, GA 31207
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** Job Details:
** Mercer University is searching for an Assistant Technical Director.
** Responsibilities:
** The Assistant Technical Director serves as a key shift lead for back-of-house technical operations, primarily at The Piedmont Grand Opera House, with some assistance at The Capitol Theatre and support as needed at Mercer Music s role provides hands-on technical support and leadership across multiple production disciplines and can independently lead low-production events. The Assistant Technical Director also supports light organizational and maintenance projects during low-event weeks.
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* Duties include:

** Technical & Production Operations:
• Serve as a shift lead for back-of-house operations, including lighting, sound, scenic, rigging, and stage operations.  
• Provide hands-on support across all technical tracks and step in as needed to ensure production continuity.  
• Lead low-production events independently, serving as the primary technical point of contact on site.  
• Assist with load-ins, load-outs, rehearsals, and performances as scheduled.

Operational Support & Organization:
• Complete light organizational tasks related to technical storage, equipment, and work spaces.  
• Support inventory organization, basic maintenance, and equipment readiness during low-event weeks.  
• Assist in maintaining safety, cleanliness, and operational standards backstage and in technical areas.
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* Qualifications:

** A high school diploma/GED is required along with three years of relevant experience. Candidates with prior experience in stage rigging, live production set-up, and/or theatrical equipment maintenance are highly desirable.
** Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:
*** Working knowledge of lighting, audio, scenic, and stage operations.
* Basic computer proficiency, including the ability to use email and create or edit Word documents.
* Strong organizational skills and the ability to troubleshoot in a live production environment.
* Ability to load and unload items with or without reasonable accommodation to allow for the hanging and removal of scenic pieces.
* Familiarity with operation and control of light board to accommodate productions with lighting needs to provide different looks onstage as requested by the renter of the facility,
* Basic knowledge of sound equipment to accommodate simply sound reinforcement for renters of the theater.
** Background Check Contingencies:**  - Criminal History
** Document Attachments:**  - Resume  - Cover letter  - List of three professional references with contact information
** 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.

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