Lead Event Technical Director

Position Overview

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 manages technical logistics, verifies scenic and rigging integrity, and ensures all backstage operations reflect TPAC’s core values. The Event Technical Directors will report directly to the Lead Event Technical Director.

• 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.

• 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.

• Lead and participate in scenic construction, stage builds, rigging installations, fly rail operation, softgoods, 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.

• 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.

• Communicate expectations clearly to all crew members at the start of each call, including safety priorities, workflow, and client‑specific needs.
• Act as crew lead or steward, assign tasks to stagehands ensuring efficient workflow.
• Enforce TPAC’s safety protocols including fall protection, weight ratings, and emergency procedures.
• Coordinate with building security and local authorities in emergency response or audience evacuation situations.

• Primary manager of rigging and scenic maintenance projects year‑round.
• Primary manager of backstage work spaces, technical systems, tools, and inventory. Proactively identify and complete repair or improvement projects.
• Assist with identifying long‑term planning for technical equipment upgrades and capital improvements.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

• Flexible full‑time availability, including evening, weekend, and possible holiday hours.
• Demonstrated knowledge/expertise in theatrical carpentry and rigging (minimum of 3 years of professional…