Theater, Events Technical Sr. Manager

Department:
Theater

Status:
Regular, Full-Time

Reports To:

Executive Vice President

Salary Range:$85,000 – $90,000 Annually

Availability:
Must include weekend availability; evenings and holidays as required

Building Bridges Across the River (Building Bridges) provides residents East of the Anacostia River access to the best-in-class facilities, programs and partnerships in arts and culture, economic opportunity, education, recreation, health and well-being. Building Bridges envisions a future in which the residents East of the Anacostia River experience vital, thriving communities characterized by social, cultural, economic, and racial equity. In order to combat past and current structural inequities, Building Bridges develops and manages facilities and programs in Wards 7 & 8, including the Town Hall Education Arts Recreation Campus (THEARC), THEARC Farm, THEARC Theater, 11th Street Bridge Park, and Skyland Workforce Center.

Building Bridges is seeking an experienced and dynamic Theater, Events Technical Sr. Manager to lead the technical operations of our performing arts venue and event spaces. This is a hands‑on senior management role that bridges creative vision and facility execution — overseeing technical budgets, production staffing, and the full spectrum of audio, visual, lighting (AVL), rigging, and staging systems. The Sr.

Manager serves as the primary technical resource for all performances, rentals, and internal events, and acts as the key liaison between touring productions, clients, and our facilities team.

• Oversee the complete production cycle — installation, operation, and strike of scenery, audio, lighting, and video equipment — for all performances and events.
• Mix live audio, execute lighting cues, and manage video playback during concerts, theatrical productions, presentations, and conferences.
• Install, wire, and test speakers, mixing consoles, projectors, video screens, and lighting consoles for each event.
• Establish and enforce safety protocols for the stage, scene shop, and all production areas.

• Serve as the primary technical point of contact for touring productions, rental clients, faculty, and internal event organizers.
• Review and fulfill technical rider requirements; assess logistical feasibility and plan all load‑in and load‑out operations.
• Collaborate closely with presenters, event planners, and performers to understand and execute their technical vision.
• Troubleshoot and resolve equipment malfunctions or signal failures quickly to prevent event disruptions.

• Recruit, train, and schedule stage crew, contracted technicians, student assistants, and volunteers.
• Assign crew roles and delegate responsibilities based on event complexity and individual skill sets.
• Foster a collaborative, professional, and equitable environment for all production personnel.

• Manage technical production budgets, generate cost estimates for events, and process invoices accurately and on time.
• Research and recommend vendors, contractors, and equipment for technical upgrades and capital improvements.
• Maintain thorough documentation of all purchases, rentals, and vendor agreements.

• Implement and supervise a preventative maintenance program for all venue technical assets, including audio, video, lighting, and rigging systems.
• Ensure all gear is properly maintained, safely packed, and stored after each event.
• Track equipment inventory and coordinate timely repairs or replacements as needed.

• Complete and maintain production documentation including event…