Technical Supervisor / Assistant Technical Director Location: Chicago, IL

Terms: Full-Time

Requirements: Ability to work evening and weekend hours per events scheduled

About Us The Athenaeum Center for Thought & Culture is a not-for-profit organization whose mission and principal activities are to promote and support fine arts, cultural programming, and spiritual development for Catholics and the general public in Chicago, Illinois. Our mission is to invite people into encounters with Beauty and to revitalize the great Catholic tradition of the arts from our location in one of Chicago’s most unique religious, artistic, and civic buildings.

Our performing arts center was built in 1911 as part of St. Alphonsus parish in the Lakeview neighborhood of Chicago, as a place for the spiritual, physical, and intellectual growth of parishioners and the community. The Center has multiple performance and event spaces, including our 950-seat Historic Main Stage Theatre.

At ACTC, we believe that Beauty has the capacity to build up culture, transform society, and change lives. We hope to help our patrons contemplate, encounter, and delight in Beauty.

Job Description The Technical Supervisor works closely with the Technical Director to support and manage the technical aspects of events and productions at our venue. This role oversees the day to day operations, event programming, purchases, technology integration and maintenance of equipment. This role works in all venues and rooms operated by the Athenaeum Center. This role involves both hands-on technical work and administrative responsibilities. This role is client facing and will need to maintain a calm mission-centered attitude when working with clients.

Key Responsibilities

Production Coordination

Work with the Technical Director to create production schedules and coordinate event logistics

Collaborate with clients and production teams to assess technical requirements and create production schedules

Supervise technical crews during events and ensure adherence to safety protocols

Act on rehearsal and main stage event days as any Tier 1 role (including but not limited to: venue supervisor, audio supervisor, lighting supervisor, deck manager, or videographer), and a capability to fill in as other department heads

Work as lead A/V technician at all lecture, conference, and related events

Design for ACTC events as available and needed

Stage management for ACTC events as available and needed

Stage Setup and Logistics

Collaborate with the Technical Director to plan and execute stage setups for a variety of events

Coordinate and oversee deck head work, ensuring all technical elements are in place for each production

Manage the logistics of stage changes, set movements, and other technical aspects during events

Assist in the setup, operation, and maintenance of technical equipment, including lighting, sound, and rigging

Collaborate with the Technical Director to address technical challenges and implement solutions

Team Leadership

Supervise and lead a team of technicians, including lighting, sound, and video engineers, set builders, riggers, stagehands, and any other entertainment-skilled worker in the building

Coordinate staffing needs and assign responsibilities for each event

Build a working atmosphere desired by outside technicians and maintain a positive image for the Athenaeum

Maintain servant-leadership on and off the stage

Client-Facing Relations

Serve as the main point of contact for clients on the day of events, ensuring their technical needs and expectations are met

Provide excellent customer service and address client concerns or requests promptly

Collaborate with clients to understand their specific staging requirements and preferences

Attend final production meetings prior to all rental events for introduction to client and event details

Documentation

Maintain detailed records of equipment inventory, maintenance, and repairs

Maintain Asset Tiger and Google documents

Assist in creating both pre-event and post-event technical documentation for each event

Assist in updating and creating Vectorworks files for all venues and events

Assist in creating lighting, audio, or rigging designs for performances

Maintain post show reports in Momentus

Assist in approvals and logs of timesheets for technical roster

Training and Development

Assist in hiring of new technical roster staff

Train and mentor junior technical staff and new roster members

Maintain tech roster grading, training and development program

Stay updated on industry trends and best practices in technical theatre

Safety and Compliance

Ensure a safe working environment by enforcing safety protocols and guidelines created by the Technical Director

Comply with all relevant laws and regulations pertaining to technical operations

Assist in ensuring all equipment meets safety and compliance standards

Proactively ensure operations run smoothly

Performances

Qualifications

Maintain a positive attitude

Previous experience in technical theatre or related roles

Proficiency in technical equipment operation and troubleshooting

Strong organizational and communication skills

Ability to keep a peaceful, Christ-like demeanor in demanding situations

Ability to work well in a collaborative team environment

Knowledge of industry-standard software and equipment

Willingness to learn and adapt to the demands of the theatre industry

Must have the ability to coordinate several activities at once and quickly analyze and resolve specific problems

Proven experience in stage management and technical production for live events

Strong understanding of stage setups, deck head work, and staging logistics

Excellent interpersonal and communication skills for effective client interactions

Ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced environment

Strong organizational skills and attention to detail

Effective communication and teamwork abilities

Enthusiasm for technical theatre and a commitment to safety

Reports To

This position reports to the Technical Director

This position’s direct reports when working as a Venue Supervisor at events:

Lighting Supervisor

Audio Supervisor

Video Supervisor

Deck Head

Master Carpenter

Stage Hands

The position often interacts and collaborates with the Events Manager and House Manager

Salary Pay is between $50,000-55,000 plus medical, dental, 401k benefits (up to $15k benefit)

Note: Referrals may increase your chances of interviewing.

Chicago, IL

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