Assistant Technical Director

This position is responsible for assisting the Technical Director in the production and technical operations of the Collins Center for the Arts, including lighting, sound, video, sets and rigging, overseeing staff and coordinating necessary safety and maintenance. Their primary responsibility will be as the Head Audio Engineer and will oversee all audio needs for the Collins Center. Typical hiring range for this 10 month, August 1st - May 31st work year position is $43,000 to $48,784 commensurate with qualifications and experience. Please review the Assistant Technical Directorjob description for more information. About the University: The University of Maine is a community of more than 11,900 undergraduate and graduate students, and 2,500 employees located on the Orono campus, the regional campus in Machias, and throughout the state. UMaine is a land, sea and space grant university, and maintains a leadership role as the University of Maine System's flagship institution. UMaine is the state's public research university and a Carnegie R1 top-tier research institution, dedicated to providing excellent teaching, research and service for Maine, the nation and the world. More information about UMaine is at umaine.edu. The University of Maine offers a wide range of benefitsfor 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. UMaine is located in beautiful Central Maine. Many employees report that a primary reason for choosing to come to UMaine is quality of life. Numerous cultural activities, excellent public schools, safe neighborhoods, high quality medical care, little traffic, and a reasonable cost of living make the greater Bangor area a wonderful place to live. Visit the Maine Office of Tourism to learn more about what the Bangor region has to offer. Qualifications: Generally has the education associated with a Bachelor's degree or an equivalent combination of education and experience. A minimum of 5 years of relevant experience. Additional relevant experience may be substituted for the degree requirement. Demonstrated attention to detail, strong organizational skills, tact and excellent communications skills. The ability to manage and prioritize multiple projects simultaneously. The ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools. Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Preferred: Experience training, teaching and supervising college-age students with varying degrees of technical theater experience. Other Information: For full consideration, materials must be submitted by4:30p.m.ESTon October 1, 2026. For questions about the search, please contact search committee chair Scott Stitham, View email address on click.appcast.io. 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