Oak View Group
Assistant Technical Director | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
Oak View Group, Palm Springs, California, United States, 92292
Assistant Technical Director | Part-Time | Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative
Assistant Technical Director
(ATD) to support the Technical Director in managing all technical aspects of our productions. The ATD will play a key role in coordinating technical teams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring smooth execution of events and performances. This role pays an hourly rate of $35.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles:
401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching About The Venue Our goal is to prepare this one-of-a-kind community facility for its “Next Act” by replacing or restoring most systems, installing new seats, sound, and lighting, adapting the structure to meet current ADA requirements, and providing the theatre with modern facilities needed to provide Palm Springs and the Valley with a venue accessible and affordable for everyone. Exciting new developments include: SAVE, RESTORE, REOPEN The
Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
will once again become a major economic driver for the City, generating millions in economic activity by bringing hundreds of visitors and locals per week to the downtown to see quality entertainment. The Foundation has partnered with Oak View Group to bring diverse high-quality programming. When restored, the Plaza Theatre will be the only place available for the entire community to come together and utilize it as an affordable community venue showcasing diverse programming for all people, local youth organizations, promoting multicultural programming in film, music, live theater, education, comedy, and entertainment for all. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols. Oversees and implements the theatre’s production elements Supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management Reads and interpret blueprints, drawings and plots, supplementing design work as needed Designs, sets up, maintains and operates sound, lighting, stage and other technical equipment and systems Ensures smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions Oversees board operation during performances Makes recommendations to the Technical Director regarding capital purchases of technical equipment Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; work with Technical Director to make service recommendations Maintains current knowledge of all equipment and supervises training on all equipment Help recruit, manage and retain stagehands and show personnel Develops, implements and monitors policies to ensure a safe work environment in the backstage and stage areas Attends required production meetings Serves as Acting Technical Director when the Technical Director is not onsite. Oversees management of all load-in/load-out for events Assist with an annual technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement or refurbishment Stays abreast of new technology and software related to lighting and audio engineering Additional duties as assigned by the General Manager Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre, Production, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in technical theatre or live event production. Proficiency in lighting, sound, and/or video systems. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Familiarity with CAD software and technical drawings is a plus. Ability to lift and carry equipment and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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Oak View Group is the global leader in venue development, management, and premium hospitality services for the live event industry. Offering an unmatched, 360-degree solution set for a collection of world-class owned venues and a client roster that includes the most influential, highest attended arenas, convention centers, music festivals, performing arts centers, and cultural institutions on the planet. Position Summary We are seeking a highly organized, detail-oriented, and collaborative
Assistant Technical Director
(ATD) to support the Technical Director in managing all technical aspects of our productions. The ATD will play a key role in coordinating technical teams, maintaining equipment, and ensuring smooth execution of events and performances. This role pays an hourly rate of $35.00 Benefits for Part-Time roles:
401(k) Savings Plan and 401(k) matching About The Venue Our goal is to prepare this one-of-a-kind community facility for its “Next Act” by replacing or restoring most systems, installing new seats, sound, and lighting, adapting the structure to meet current ADA requirements, and providing the theatre with modern facilities needed to provide Palm Springs and the Valley with a venue accessible and affordable for everyone. Exciting new developments include: SAVE, RESTORE, REOPEN The
Palm Springs Plaza Theatre
will once again become a major economic driver for the City, generating millions in economic activity by bringing hundreds of visitors and locals per week to the downtown to see quality entertainment. The Foundation has partnered with Oak View Group to bring diverse high-quality programming. When restored, the Plaza Theatre will be the only place available for the entire community to come together and utilize it as an affordable community venue showcasing diverse programming for all people, local youth organizations, promoting multicultural programming in film, music, live theater, education, comedy, and entertainment for all. Responsibilities Ensure compliance with safety standards and protocols. Oversees and implements the theatre’s production elements Supervises and assists with set and stage construction and management Reads and interpret blueprints, drawings and plots, supplementing design work as needed Designs, sets up, maintains and operates sound, lighting, stage and other technical equipment and systems Ensures smooth operation of the technical aspects of all productions Oversees board operation during performances Makes recommendations to the Technical Director regarding capital purchases of technical equipment Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; work with Technical Director to make service recommendations Maintains current knowledge of all equipment and supervises training on all equipment Help recruit, manage and retain stagehands and show personnel Develops, implements and monitors policies to ensure a safe work environment in the backstage and stage areas Attends required production meetings Serves as Acting Technical Director when the Technical Director is not onsite. Oversees management of all load-in/load-out for events Assist with an annual technical inventory of all equipment with recommendations for replacement or refurbishment Stays abreast of new technology and software related to lighting and audio engineering Additional duties as assigned by the General Manager Qualifications Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theatre, Production, or related field (or equivalent experience). 5+ years of experience in technical theatre or live event production. Proficiency in lighting, sound, and/or video systems. Strong organizational and communication skills. Ability to work under pressure and adapt to changing priorities. Familiarity with CAD software and technical drawings is a plus. Ability to lift and carry equipment and work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends. Equal Opportunity Employer Oak View Group is committed to equal employment opportunity. We will not discriminate against employees or applicants for employment on any legally recognized basis (“protected class”) including, but not limited to veteran status, uniform service member status, race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information or any other protected class under federal, state, or local law.
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