Temporary Assistant Technical Director - Sound and Video (Theater/Dance)

Wesleyan University is known for its global and experimental perspective on the arts and
its innovative integration of the arts into the curriculum and the core of campus life. Its robust series of arts programs by faculty, students, and visiting artists serve to create a cultural center for the campus, the local Middletown community, and audiences from across Central Connecticut and the New England region.The university’s Arts Production department supports the technical and production needs of the departments of dance, music, theater, and art and art history, student groups, and Wesleyan University’s Center for the Arts (CFA) which focuses on visiting artists and the incubation of original creative work.

Reporting to the Producing Director for the Arts, the Temporary Assistant Technical Director - Sound and Video (Theater/Dance) works primarily in theater and dance-focused arts venues, providing support in areas of audio and video system design, engineering, rigging, execution of performances, and other areas of technical production as needed.

Responsibilities Include:

Theatrical and AV Technician

• Designs, engineers, rigs, operates and strikes audio and video setups for the CFA Theater and other venues supported by Arts Production as needed, including full system creation to serve specific productions.
• Planning and implementing rigging systems for a variety of sound and video setups
• Provides technical and audio engineering support for theater and dance events occurring in CFA music venues as needed
• Offers audio, projection, and other technical support and consultation to student theater and dance projects (curricular and non-curricular), producing work in Ring Family Performing Arts Hall, the ‘92 Theater, FAB, and other venues as needed
• Provides sound engineering support and implementation for Theater and Dance Department productions in collaboration with professional and student sound designers
• Provides performing arts technical support in non-AV fields, such as electrics and scenic, where needed

Arts Production Team Member:

• Monitor or run shows in key roles such as sound board or video operator as needed
• Attending Arts Production staff and production meetings.
• Work as a technician in other Wesleyan performing arts spaces as needed.

Other duties as assigned.

This is an on-campus position working up to 37.5hrs per week through December 2025.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor's degree and at least five years of experience in audio engineering and other implementations of AV in an arts context including rigging experience or an equivalent combination of education and related experience.
Demonstrated expertise in conceptualizing, implementing, and running multimedia in a production setting
Proficiency in theatrical rigging, including demonstrated experience in using dead hung, counterweight, and motorized equipment and techniques.
Demonstrated expertise in DANTE audio systems,QLab software, and Isadora software
Ability to work nights and weekends as needed, mainly during tech and performance weeks
Proficiency in Google Apps, and Microsoft Office suite
Demonstrated experience in working independently and as part of a team.
Willingness to work as a theatrical technician in multiple specialties when needed.
Demonstrated commitment to work within a diverse environment and work collegially with individuals of different backgrounds.
Strong Communication skills
Experience working at heights on ladders and lifts and ability to lift up to 50 lbs. with or without accommodation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience working with students and entry-level theatrical technicians
Familiarity with various arts disciplines outside of theater, such as dance, devised performance and/or site-specific work.
Experience with supporting or executing live video capture of performance
ETCP Rigging Certification
Familiarity with hanging lights and electrics
Familiarity with various arts disciplines outside of theater and site-specific work.
Sustainable & ecological scenographic practices

Additional Applicant Instructions:

Position is opened until filled. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

Applicants must upload a cover letter and resume.

Pay Rate: $26.00 - $27.00/hr.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

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Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.