Event Technical Director Job at Tennessee Performing Arts Center, Nashville, TN

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  • Tennessee Performing Arts Center
  • Nashville, TN

Job Description

Job Summary

This role is nonexempt, full-time, and reports to the Director of Production.

The Event Technical Directorsupports the back of house operations in all activities needed to provide a positive client experience and to ensure client safety. This position within the production department effectively maintains and implements safety protocols while being positive, engaging, contemporary, supportive of the arts community, and representative of TPAC’s core values. By providing outstanding service to our clients this role is vital to the success of TPAC’s programming and events.

Job Responsibilities

  • Coordinates day-of details with clients and other TPAC staff including but not limited to: schedule, equipment inventory and use, technical labor, special requests, and issues.
  • Takes an active role in event-related department head responsibilities that may include stage management, lighting, audio, carpentry, or other areas of support.
  • Prepares event billing that fully and accurately accounts for labor and equipment as well as other post-event reporting.
  • Maintains technical equipment and facilities; proactively sourcing and executing projects.
  • Acts as crew steward during select engagements and coordinate with building security and local authorities to assume crowd control/evacuation responsibilities in the event of an emergency.
  • Provides a courteous and welcoming environment for both guests and fellow team members, promoting a positive work environment.

The responsibilities listed above are not all inclusive. Other related duties may be assigned.

 

 

Functions and Working Conditions

  • Standing and being stationary for long periods of time. Pushing/pulling.  Ascending and Descending flights of stairs and ladders. Face to face contact. Working in the dark with loud noises and flashing lights. Basic math skills. Analysis, problem solving/decision making. Lifting and moving equipment up to 30 lbs.
  • Bending and Stooping. Ability to work outside in all weather conditions including hot and cold temperatures. Working at a high elevation.

Qualifications

Required: 

  • Flexible full-time availability, including evening, weekend, and possible holiday hours.
  • Daily email access.
  • Consistent professional and neat presentation.

Preferred:

  • Theatrical rigging and carpentry experience.
  • Customer service experience.
  • Ability to work well in a group.
  • Ability to problem solve and remain calm in stressful situations.
  • Bilingual.
  • First Aid/CPR certified.
  • Forklift certified.

Software and Services Used:

  • ADP Workforce Now, Microsoft Suite, Concur, VenueOps, When I Work.

Additional Information

Benefits

  • Health insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Life insurance
  • Paid Sick Time
  • Paid Vacation Time
  • Short-Term Disability
  • 401(k) with Company Match

How to Apply

Please apply directly through our website here.

Details

  • Date Posted: August 4, 2025
  • Type: Full-Time
  • Job Function: Other
  • Service Area: Arts / Culture

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Local area, Flexible hours, Afternoon shift,

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