Theater Technician

Location: Village of Tarrytown

Position Summary Hackley School is seeking an experienced Theater Technician to provide technical support for external rental events held in the Allen Center for the Creative Arts and Technology, which includes a 560 seat concert hall and 90 seat black box theater.

This is an as-needed on-call hourly position. The technician will work with the Director of Auxiliary Programs, rental clients, and Hackley School’s Director of Performing Arts and/or Technical Director to ensure the successful execution of events requiring audio, lighting, projection, and related technical support.

Hours will vary based on the rental calendar and will primarily include evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities Responsibilities may include, but are not limited to:

Operate lighting, sound, and projection systems in support of performances and audio, lighting, projection, and related technical support for external rental events.

Review event requirements and technical needs in advance with the Director of Auxiliary Programs and rental client.

Complete paid training with Hackley School's Technical Director to become proficient in the operation, setup, and troubleshooting of the school's audio, lighting, projection, and theatrical systems, and demonstrate the ability to operate all assigned equipment independently before supporting rental events.

Set up, test, operate, troubleshoot, and shut down lighting, sound, and projection equipment.

Serve as the on-site technician and board operator technician throughout the rental event.

Support microphones, sound reinforcement, playback, presentations, projection, lighting, and other approved technical needs.

Coordinate with rental clients, performers, speakers, event planners, and approved outside production vendors.

Conduct pre-event sound checks and technical rehearsals when required.

Ensure renters and vendors use Hackley equipment and facilities appropriately and in accordance with school policies.

Communicate promptly with the Director of Auxiliary Programs regarding equipment issues, damage, safety concerns, or changes to the event plan.

Report equipment maintenance or repair needs following each event.

Maintain orderly control booths, backstage areas, and work spaces during and after rental events.

Properly power down, secure, and store all equipment at the conclusion of each event.

Follow all Hackley safety, security, and facility procedures.

Perform other rental event-related technical duties as assigned.

Typical Rental Events Rental events may include:

Concerts and musical performances

Theatrical or dance performances

Lectures and guest speakers

Conferences and presentations

Fundraising events

Community events

Private performances

Corporate or nonprofit events

Other approved facility rentals

Qualifications and Experience Minimum two years working in theatrical production or relevant technical field.

Experience supporting concerts, performances, presentations, conferences, or similar live events.

Strong knowledge of microphones, digital audio consoles, speakers, projectors, presentation equipment, and basic theatrical lighting systems.

Strong troubleshooting and problem-solving skills.

Ability to work independently and make sound technical decisions during live events.

Ability to use QLAB to design and operate sound playback and video cues.

Ability to troubleshoot programming and equipment issues effectively during rehearsals and events.

Excellent communication, professionalism, and customer service skills.

Ability to work effectively with rental clients, performers, event planners, and outside vendors.

Strong attention to detail and commitment to event quality.

Ability to lift 50 pounds and move audio/visual equipment and work on ladders when necessary.

Flexible availability, including evenings…