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Northwest Mississippi Community College (NWCC) is seeking a Technical Director for the Heindl Center for the Performing Arts. This position will be responsible for assisting the venue’s Production Manager in technical production of the theater’s regular programming, rentals, and on campus events. In addition, the Technical Director will aid in technical production of the college’s second venue, the Fine Arts Auditorium when scheduling permits. The Technical Director will assist in regular maintenance on improvements of all theatrical equipment. The Technical Director will advance all events for technical lighting, audio, and staging needs in coordination with the Production Manager of the Heindl Center. They will provide outstanding customer service to artists, touring personnel, rental clients, and faculty and staff, responding to feedback and inquiries in a timely manner with thoughtful solutions. This position reports to the Director and Production Manager of the Heindl Center. Please submit resume, design portfolio, and three references when applying.
The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts:
The Heindl Center for the Performing Arts is a 65,000 square-foot development that presents a 1203 seat fully-equipped performance theater, including balcony seating, a reception gallery with private courtyard, and a two-story lobby entrance. Back stage areas incorporate multiple dressing rooms, a green room, and prop and costume preparation areas. The facility features classrooms, computer labs, a digital piano lab, multiple private instrument practice rooms, and a recording studio for academic music and entertainment industry pathways. Four spacious rehearsal spaces are provided for the Northwest Bands and Choirs, including an outdoor, 100-yard practice field for the Northwest Marching Band.
The Heindl Center hosts Broadway touring productions, celebrity attractions, visiting artists, premier lecturers, local presentations, film screenings, and on campus events.
The Fine Arts Auditorium:
The Fine Arts Auditorium is a 403-seat performance theatre, including balcony seating. The venue is a traditional proscenium theatre with no fly system, that includes a scene shop, props and costume storage.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Event Administration:
EVENT PLANNING– Assists in advancing the needs of incoming events/artists.
EVENT FOLLOWUP– Assists in the restoration of the stage areas and backstage areas following each event. Aid in post-show follow-up with backstage staff to assess the outcome of each event/project and adjust operational procedures and recommend repairs and additional equipment, as necessary.
Venue Management:
Administrative:
MEETING ATTENDANCE & PARTICIPATION–as required.
Safety:
Other:
Environmental demands:
Additional requirements:
APPLICATION:
To apply, please attach and submit the following: