Lead Event Technical Director

Position Status:Full-Time
Exemption Status:Non-Exempt
Reports to
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Director of Production

The Lead Event Technical Director is a key member of TPAC’s Production team, responsible for leading technical operations and ensuring the safe, efficient, and professional execution across TPAC venues. This role requires advanced skill and hands‑on experience in theatrical carpentry, rigging, and stage operations with a strong focus on crew leadership, client interaction, and safety compliance.

Working closely with visiting productions, internal departments, and local crews, the Lead Event Technical Director develops and oversees technical schedules that prioritize human relations, ensuring adequate rest periods between shifts and minimizing consecutive long‑day cycles to maintain crew safety, work‑life balance, and morale. The Lead TD will act as a bridge to advocate for sustainable work hours, including a commitment to a projected monthly overtime cap of 20 hours for all TDs, including this Lead TD role.

This position oversees technical logistics, verifies scenic and rigging integrity, and ensures all backstage operations reflect TPAC’s core values.

• Serves as lead in audio and electrical departments for up to 10%-15% of annual work schedule (approximately 200-300 annual hours). Lead TD must demonstrate system level proficiency in theatrical power distribution and digital audio networking.
• The Event Technical Directors will report directly to the Lead Event Technical Director.

Management of Event Technical Directors:

• Manages the staff of 3 Event Technical Directors.
• Fosters a team-based culture focused on respect, communication, inclusivity, and collaboration.
• Provide direct supervision, coaching, and performance management for Event Technical Directors ensuring clarity of expectations and efficiency of workflow.
• Oversee scheduling and workload distribution, maintaining balanced staffing across all venues.
• Conduct regular one-on-one check-ins, mid-year check-ins, and annual evaluations to support staff growth and long-term retention.
• Coordinate recruitment, onboarding, and training for new employees.
• Address employee relations concerns in conjunction with Director of Production, SVP of Operations, and Human Resources team as necessary.
• May serve as the primary point of contact for Broadway show arrivals, ensuring local prep meets the rigorous demands of National Touring standards.

Event and Client Coordination:

• Serve as the primary technical liaison for assigned events, coordinating schedules, technical logistics, equipment usage, and load-in/load-out operations.
• Prior to load-in, thoroughly review advance details and technical notes to create an actionable plan in conjunction with technical operations team and external clients.
• Provide real-time problem-solving during rehearsals and performances, maintaining calm, professional communication under pressure.
• Oversee preparation and restoration of spaces for all scheduled events.

Carpentry, Rigging, & Stage Operations

• Lead and participate in scenic construction, stage builds, rigging installations, fly rail operation, soft goods, and automation elements as needed.
• Inspect and approve all flown elements, chain hoists, truss configurations, ground support systems, and scenic installation to ensure compliance with industry safety standards.
• Maintain constant, professional, and solution-focused communication with crew members, visiting productions, and internal departments.
• Support event-related department head responsibilities that may include stage management, lighting, audio, carpentry, or other areas of support as needed.
• Serve as a department lead in the audio and lighting departments as needed.

Administration and Reporting

• Prepare accurate post-event billing including labor and equipment charges.
• Document pre and post event notes, maintenance logs, and incident reports.
• Attend organization-wide, departmental, and advance meetings as required.
• Respond to internal and external communications in a timely, professional manner.

Crew Supervision and Safety

• Communicate expectations clearly to all crew members at the start of each call, including…