East Central University Looking for Technical Director and Event Coordinator (Hallie Brown Ford Fine Art Center) Full Time

Job Title:  Technical Director and Event Coordinator (Hallie Brown Ford Fine Art Center) 

Department: Office of Communications and Marketing 

Reports To: Vice President for
Institutional Advancement 

FLSA: Exempt

Summary: 

The Technical Director
and Facility Coordinator will oversee the technical and administrative operations of the Hallie Brown Ford Fine Arts Center theatres. This
person will provide technical theater experience and assistance to staff, students and community groups; scheduling and promoting the use of
the facility; and performing a variety of technical work such as operating, repairing, maintaining, and rigging theatrical equipment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Responsible for the supervision, training, and implementation
of all production elements (lighting, sound, show advance, load-in, load-out, crew, staffing, etc.)

• Strong working knowledge
of the operations of carpentry, rigging, sound, video, lighting, projection and props

• Responsible for auditorium maintenance
and the general upkeep of facilities

• Coordinate with ECU faculty and support their performances

• Oversee the
scheduling for the facility rental inquiries and requests for non-academic use. Conducts production meetings with clients to determine
technical needs, labor needs, and costs. Facilitates client contractual agreements and completion of appropriate legal forms and procedures.

• Work closely with academic departments to ensure proper care and safety of the facility.

• Maintains inventory
and specialized supplies; purchases, leases, and/or borrows equipment as needed

• Create and maintain production schedules
ensuring staffing needs are met

• Conduct and oversee safety/use training related to equipment and the facility

•
Skills to train and leverage ECU student workers. 

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an
individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.

• Excellent leadership and organizational skills

• Understanding of best practices in performing arts, including but not limited to construction, lighting, rigging, sound and
safety.

• Knowledge of software including: scheduling, ticketing and general office

• Possess a solid understanding
of the fine arts in academia.

• Ability to work a flexible schedule

• Exceptional communicator 

Education and Experience:

Bachelor’s degree from four-year college or university. Minimum of five years of
experience in related field.

TO APPLY:  Applications should consist of (1) a detailed cover letter
addressing the expectations of the position; (2) a current resume/curriculum vitae; (3) a list of three professional references with
complete contact information and a notation describing the work relationship with each; and (4) a completed *Disclosure Statement. (Official transcripts are required upon hiring.)

Applications should be sent
electronically to Employment Services at [email protected]. Application
review will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. For more information about ECU, visit our website at http://www.ecok.edu.

 ***Please do not include a full Social
Security Number on documents. Please provide only the last four (4) digits. We may never receive your information if a full Social Security
Number is listed on any document. Our email system will reject emails if it detects a full Social Security Number, therefore Employment
Services will not receive your information. ***

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regulations, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, religion, disability, sexual orientation, genetic
information, or status as a veteran in any of its policies, practices, or procedures. This includes but is not limited to admission,
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