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The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) and the Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) are in search of a full-time, year-round Techinical Director (A/V) beginning August 15, 2024. The Technical Director Audio Visual (A/V) at Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) plays a key role in supporting the technical and organizational aspects of ECAC's year-round arts programming. This multifaceted position involves providing comprehensive audiovisual technical support, sound reinforcement, lighting, rigging, event coordination, and stage management for a variety of live events, including performances, concerts, lectures, and other artistic presentations. Additionally, the Technical Director (A/V) will be responsible for facilitating visual art exhibitions by overseeing gallery preparation, art handling, and installation in ECAC's Flex Space Gallery and adjacent lobby areas.

The Emery Community Arts Center is a vibrant and versatile arts venue. Our dynamic programming brings local, regional, and national artists, musicians, performers, and scholars to Farmington. Our facility includes:

• Flex Space Gallery: The Flex Space is a 1,600-square-foot gallery for traditional exhibits, new media and performance art.
• Performance Space: The Performance Space is a 2,500-square-foot, 120-seat multipurpose black box theater with dynamic vertical foldaway doors that open onto an outdoor performance area.

Work Schedule: Due to the event-based nature of the position, the weekly schedule will be irregular, oriented around programming needs and schedule of events, often during evenings and weekends.

Working Conditions: Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time, bending, lifting, climbing ladders, and using stairs and lifts. Lifting and exerting force of more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds.

Essential Duties

• Coordinates and manages logistical aspects of events and productions, including venue setup, staffing requirements, implementing technical support, and breaking down events to ensure seamless execution from start to finish.
• Implements and provides technical assistance in the setup, operation, and troubleshooting of audiovisual, sound, and recording equipment for various events and activities.
• Ensures the proper functioning and maintenance of all audiovisual equipment, including sound systems, projectors, screens, lighting fixtures, and related accessories to support ECAC events.
• Hires, trains, manages, and supervises student employee technical crews, art gallery monitors, and student event staff.
• Creates sound and video design for theatrical productions and performances.
• Collaborates with artists, performers, presenters, and production teams to plan and execute successful events and to create a welcoming environment.
• Supervises, facilitates and assists in art installations to support the rotating program of art exhibitions in the Flex Space Gallery and designated adjacent spaces, which includes gallery preparation, art handling, collaborating with and/or assisting artists and curators to install and light artwork, and working with collaborators to ensure that ECAC’s art installation policies are followed.
• Cleans and maintains specialized audio, lighting, and A/V equipment.
• Provides advice on audiovisual equipment acquisition, budget, and event program.

A complete job description is located here.

About University of Maine at Farmington:

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.

Who is the University of Maine at Farmington?

A Nationally Ranked public university, recognized for its academic excellence, educational value and inclusion.

An Outdoorsy College located in the heart of world class skiing and snowboarding, hiking and mountain biking, kayaking and rafting.

An Affordable, high-quality, residential, liberal arts college.

A school that offers challenging and innovative Academic Programs in the arts and sciences, teacher preparation, and other pre-professional fields.

A small, friendly campus where Students are the center of the universe.

A place where caring Professors work side by side with students — in research, creative endeavors, in the classroom and outside.

An institution that offers unparalleled research opportunities — often at the level and depth found at graduate school.

A campus of 1,600 bright, creative, independent-minded students who thrive on challenges.

A college where students work hard but also enjoy kicking back and having Fun — lots of fun.

A quirky yet warm-hearted, accepting community where it’s OK to be you.

We may not be for everyone, but we just might be the perfect place for you.

Required Competencies

• Team Collaboration – Possess an attitude that fosters a respectful, non-threatening workplace environment. Demonstrated collaborative and collegial style of work. Collaboration with other professionals such as directors and performing artists is common.
• Customer Service – Demonstrated ability to provide a professional demeanor and positive attitude working with high-profile artists, as well as other stakeholders on campus.
• Communication – Effective communication is essential for successful productions, events, and department and campus collaboration.
• Planning and organizing – Demonstrated ability to establish and prioritize tasks and objectives. Ability to develop, implement, assess, and adjust work to accomplish goals.
• Problem-solving and Decision-Making – Observe and evaluate the outcomes of implementing the solution to assess the need for alternative approaches and to identify lessons learned; Ability to think quickly and troubleshoot issues in high-pressure situations to minimize disruptions. Ability to remain calm and make quick, informed decisions.
• Technology Utilization – Strong understanding of audio and visual equipment, including sound systems, lighting, video equipment, and control systems. Ability to use QLab video programming/configuration/operation and macOS operating systems.
• Rigging – Demonstrated knowledge of various rigging techniques, such as selecting appropriate hardware (such as slings, shackles, and cables), calculating load capacities, and securing loads properly.
• Safety and Compliance - Ensuring the safety of personnel and equipment is paramount. Ability to adhere to safety protocols and regulations, especially when working with rigging, electrical systems, or complex A/V setups.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater or related field.

• One (1) to three (3) years of professional experience.

• Or a combination of education and experience.

• Experience in audio engineering, sound reinforcement, and/or live sound mixing.

• Experience with professional/theatrical video projection systems including projectors and screens.

Preferred Qualifications

• Three (3) to five (5) years of professional experience or a combination of education and experience.

• Experience in audiovisual implementation and support, with a strong knowledge of A/V equipment.

• Experience with ETC lighting boards, digital audio mixers, QLab, and/or Creston digital media transmission systems.

• Experience with creating sound and/or video design for theater.

• Experience in event work.

• Experience handling and installing artwork in a gallery setting.

• Staff scheduling.

• Comfortable with both Mac and PC operating systems.

• Experience working with power tools.

• Experience in the implementation of theatrical lighting, lighting programming, and experience with theatrical lighting electrics.

• Experience performing live and cued sound amplification.

  
  

Materials must be submitted electronically via "Apply for Position." Please create an applicant profile, complete a brief application, and upload:

1) A cover letter, which describes your qualifications, interests and suitability for the position

2) A resume/curriculum vitae

3) Contact information for three (3) professional references

You will also need to submit the affirmative action survey, the self-identification of disability form, and the self-identification of veteran status form.

Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on April 10, 2024. Materials received after that date will be considered at the discretion of the university. Incomplete application materials will not be considered. We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship support.

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of a background screening and references.

The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefits for employees including, but not limited to, tuition benefits (employee and dependent), comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability as well as retirement plan options. View our Benefits Information Summary for additional information.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMF’s licensed, clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information, or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207.581.1226, TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).