Technical Director

Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $115,000 annually

SFJAZZ is looking for a Technical Director to lead SFJAZZ in all phases of the technical production of an event or performance by providing crucial support to SFJAZZ Artistic, Rentals, Development, Education, and Facilities departments.

The Technical Director has oversight responsibility of all theatrical systems at the SFJAZZ Center and collaborates closely with the Director of Production on maintenance schedules, capital improvements, budgets and establishing safety protocols and standard operating procedures.

In addition, the Technical Director manages and schedules the full-time and on-call technical staff and works closely with internal departments to determine staffing and technical needs for SFJAZZ events/shows. This position also provides on-site support for special events as needed.

Specific Duties:

• Manage and oversee technical staff, including Stage Managers, Audio, Lighting and Video technicians
• Assist with the scheduling of Production staff and participate in the staff timecard approval process
• Collaborate with the Director of Production on technical projects and capital improvements, from start to finish, including maintenance schedules, technical upgrades and employee training on technical systems (Pro Tools, Crestron, ETC Paradigm, Meyer Galileo, Spectra Logic Black Pearl, Vectorworks) and all other theatre installations.
• Ensure safety standards for equipment operation and rigging are followed and oversee and participate in the Fall Protection training
• Generate and update floor plans, drawings and technical venue documentation
• Partner with Production Managers and the Rentals Manager to assess and determine the technical and requirements for performances or events at the SFJAZZ Center, providing onsite support when needed.
• Support Rentals Department with site visits, preproduction and day of show support as needed
• Work collaboratively with Artistic, Education, Development and Rentals departments to determine necessary staffing support for on-site and off-site performances and events
• Work with the Director of Production to establish and maintain asset management systems for all theatrical equipment
• Maintain systems to track all gear for repairs and scheduled maintenance
• Collaborate with the Development Events team and Production Managers on the SFJAZZ Annual Gala. Participate in the creation of a master event timeline and production schedule and provide onsite support during the event
• Occasionally act as Production Manager and/or Stage Manager for on-site and off-site performances.
• As needed support digital signage throughout the building (Brightsign, Samsung, Wallboard)
• Assigning post-production audio tasks for the Digital department
• Problem-solve and collaborate with SFJAZZ management and staff to create a solutions-based environment for all events
• Key advisory role in the development of annual and special project budgets as needed
• Other duties as assigned

Proficiency in the following:

• Audio & Video signal flow & patching
• Clear-Com communication systems
• Crestron Systems
• Electrical basics
• ETC Dimmers
• Fall Protection systems
• Line Array systems
• Media Asset Management (MAM) systems
• AV Networking (Dante, NDI)
• Rigging protocols
• Robotic camera operation

Proficiency in the following software:

• Artifax (a plus)
• Asana
• Lasso
• Mac & Windows OS
• Microsoft Office Suite: Excel, Powerpoint, Word
• Vectorworks Spotlight

Additional Qualifications:

• At least 6 years of experience in theatre or concert production with extensive knowledge of audio, lighting, video, rigging and production-related procedures & protocols
• Minimum 4 years of management or supervisory experience in a technical production environment
• Strong collaborative cross-functional team management and project management skills
• Flexible and adapts readily to changing priorities and needs of a fast-paced production environment

Working Conditions
SFJAZZ has a hybrid work policy. SFJAZZ produces events and performances all times of the day/week. This position is required to be onsite a minimum of 4 days/week. Occasional evening/weekend shifts will be required. Physical requirements include the ability to safely navigate stairs, extended periods of time standing, working in dark environments, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.