Event and Technical Facilitator

• Position Type:
  Fine Arts/ Event and Technical Facilitator
• Date Posted: 9/15/2026
• Location:
  
  Robinson Fine Arts Center

Pay Grade: 810 (Min $237.81 Daily)
Work Days: 246

Facilitate and support the technical aspects of Plano ISD events, community events and rentals, including production
personnel and equipment within the Plano ISD Robbie & Lynore Robinson Fine Arts Center venue and ancillary
spaces and assist the Front of House and Technical Manager(s) with facility operation. In addition to event related
services, this position will support the overall daily operations of the Plano ISD Robinson Fine Arts Center. General
supervision of full or part-time technical staff, student employees, student interns and community volunteers.
Provides cross-training in different theatrical disciplines and on all control systems center- wide, as well as leading
training of operations staff. Serve as a mobile technician to assess, diagnose, recommend, and maintain
documentation and service of campus fine arts audio, technical, lighting, and other theatrical/stage equipment.

• Bachelor's Degree in Technical Theatre, Performing Arts, Performing Arts Management / Production
  or equivalent experience
• Associate Degree with equivalent professional experience considered
• Valid Texas Driver's License with acceptable driving record

• Advanced experience in maintenance, repair, troubleshooting and operation of lighting, video, audio,
  rigging, staging, and communications systems and equipment
• Excellent understanding of all aspects of live entertainment
• Problem solving skills in a dynamic, high pressure, production environment
• Skills in assessing end user needs and dedication to meeting quality standards for service
• Excellent communication skills between all areas of production with Plano ISD staff, customers, and the
  public
• Schedule, workflow, personnel, and budget management abilities
• Ability to read, draw and interpret site diagrams, location maps, lighting plots, etc
• Ability to facilitate responsibilities, operational expectations, and organization of Robinson Fine Arts Center hourly staff
• Strong organizational, communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills
• Familiarity with public education policies, state required facility mandates for large
  scale performing arts venues and campus performance spaces

• One to three years of experience in hands-on large-scale theatrical operations
  Additional supervisory experience preferred

• Work with Robinson Fine Arts Center Managers, Fine Arts Administrative staff, Production Management, Plano ISD staff, community organizations and others to achieve the desired results in all technical aspects for a variety of events
• Assist RFAC Manager(s) in the development and implementation of Fine Arts Center (FAC) user policies and procedures, safety guidelines and maintenance protocols
• Ensure the safety and welfare of students, staff, clients, patrons, and all who enter the facility by enforcing safety guidelines and maintaining facility equipment
• Communicate and facilitate production activities with other FAC staff
• Assess needs and facilitate use of all FAC owned or rental equipment for all events across facility, or for Center presentations at other district venues
• Participate in and direct crews in set up, testing, operation and strike of all technical equipment
• Assist in assessing technical needs for all events in cooperation with district, community or rental groups
• Maintain and safeguard all technical equipment of the FAC, as well as other technical assets, through the development and implementation of regular preventative maintenance and inventories
• Perform or arrange for maintenance and repair of equipment as needs arise
• Design and coordinate with all stakeholders any upgrades and expansion of any technical systems in the FAC venues as needed
• Manage operating budgets for the FAC, submitting all purchasing requests, invoices and time sheets to the appropriate department on a timely basis and tracking expenditures
• Track production expenses and invoices and submit to the appropriate departments in a timely fashion
• Develop and participate in training for Operations Staff on all technical systems
• Assist in determining the production labor requirements for events or work calls and schedule staff accordingly
• Manage scheduling of Hourly, Contract, or staffed Crews as needed for specific productions and events
• Communicate event needs at…