Position: Technical Director
Department: Performance and Campus Operations
Role Overview: The Technical Director is a member of the Production team responsible for the venues, the theatrical systems, and the active technical management of events at Lincoln Center's iconic venues, including: Alice Tully Hall, David Geffen Hall, the Stanley Kaplan Penthouse, David Rubenstein Atrium, Clark Studio Theater, the Public Areas, as well as off-campus venues.
Performance and Campus Operations members work together across disciplines to successfully execute events and performances that encompass nearly every artistic form and genre. This includes everything from free educational and community-based programming, to large-scale, multi-day, corporate activations of Lincoln Center's venues. The team also serves the Lincoln Center constituent organizations and helps bring their work to life on stage and around the campus.
What you'll get to do here:- Create and maintain venue drawings, inventories, and technical specifications
- Manage the venue and resources, including vendor relationships and theatrical systems
- Develop and manage long-term growth strategy including capital projects and upgrades
- Develop and implement inspection procedures, staff training, maintenance and certification programs
- Support Production Management colleagues for events
- Supervise on-site technical, trade, union, and non-union staff
- Manage labor in alignment with Lincoln Center's strategy
- Ensure compliance with Lincoln Center's policies and safety standards
- Maintain a thorough understanding of departmental objectives and participate actively in discussions to develop future departmental goals
You'll be a fit if you bring: - 7-9 years of verifiable, professional technical systems and venue experience
- Proficiency in venue systems, including automated stage lifts, motorized rigging, theatrical and architectural lighting control systems
Clear and consistent verbal and written communication skills - Strong project management skills, including organization, delegation, and prioritization; ability to balance multiple projects while meeting deadlines
- Extensive experience with construction and trade unions, and building sites
- Proficiency in Microsoft 365, AutoCAD and Vectorworks
- Experience managing large-scale theatrical venues encompassing a range of technical systems
- Extensive experience directing crews, including union stagehand labor
- Dedication to creating and maintaining a positive culture in a fast-paced environment
- OSHA 30 Certification
- Heavy equipment operator certification (Fork/MEWP)
- Bachelor's Degree or equivalent years of experience
