Director of Production and Technical Services at the Wexner Center for the Arts provides overall leadership, expertise and guidance in the management of all technical services for the center, including supporting Performing Arts, Exhibitions, Film/Video, and public talks and lectures, as well as events in Mershon Auditorium. Responsible for the overall management, communication and workflow for the technical staff including full time, part time and intermittent staff including hiring, training, evaluation and payroll processes. Works with CASE booking team within Mershon Auditorium to prepare for events including understanding the contractual obligations, policies and procedures required for each event. Develop and manage relationships with vendors, contractors, campus units, and others as appropriate for successful implementation and execution of events in all programming areas at the Wexner Center for the Arts. Develop and prioritize capital needs investments for the facility including responsibility for facility's theatrical/technical equipment use, maintenance, and acquisition, preparing operations and maintenance policies, procedures and budgets. Work with senior leadership to develop and analyze technical requirements and costs of programs/events under consideration including equipment, staff needs and other resources.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Level Degree or equivalent combination of education and experience with a Major in or focus on technical theatre, show management or entertainment production.
• 5 years of relevant experience required.

Desired Qualifications:

• Masters degree in technical theatre, engineering, A/V technologies, facility management, or related area, or equivalent combination of education and experience; experience in maintenance and operations of an arts facility
• previous supervisory experience

The target hiring range for this job profile is $ 64,300 - 84,550 The actual salary paid to an individual will vary based on multiple factors, including but not limited to, education, years of experience, internal equity, etc.

Function - Performing Arts

Sub Function - Performing Arts Production

Band - People Leader - Managerial

Level - M2

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