ABOUT ARTS BONITA

Arts Bonita is a premier cultural organization in Southwest Florida, offering a rich variety of concerts, professional theatre productions, exhibitions, nationally recognized fine art festivals, and visual and performing arts classes for all ages across a wide range of disciplines. Across two campuses, Arts Bonita brings together artists, performers, students, and audiences to experience, create, and celebrate the arts. Through scholarships, outreach, and community partnerships, we expand access to arts education and experiences for children and families throughout the region.

POSITION SUMMARY

Arts Bonita seeks a skilled, hands-on Assistant Technical Director to support the technical production of concerts, theatre productions, comedy shows, educational performances, rentals, and special events.

Working closely with the Technical Director, this position helps prepare and operate performance spaces, coordinates technical requirements with artists and production teams, and delivers professional sound and production support. Strong live sound mixing skills are essential. Experience supporting theatre productions is required; lighting design and programming experience is preferred.

The Assistant Technical Director mixes sound and provides production coverage according to a schedule determined in coordination with administration and the Technical Director.

The ideal candidate is technically capable, organized, collaborative, and calm under pressure, with a commitment to giving performers and audiences an excellent experience.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Live Sound and Audio Production

• Mix sound for performances, rehearsals, rentals, and special events according to a schedule determined with administration and the Technical Director.
• Set up, operate, and troubleshoot audio systems for concerts, theatre productions, rehearsals, rentals, and special events.
• Mix front-of-house sound and stage monitors, maintaining clear, balanced audio appropriate to each performance and venue.
• Prepare microphones, wireless systems, direct boxes, stage inputs, playback equipment, and console configurations.
• Conduct sound checks and work with performers and visiting engineers to meet production requirements.
• Manage wireless microphone assignments, frequency coordination, batteries, and backstage audio needs.
• Monitor sound levels and follow safe listening practices.

Theatre Production Support

• Support technical rehearsals and performances in collaboration with directors, stage managers, designers, musicians, and performers.
• Prepare and execute sound cues, playback, microphone changes, and other technical elements.
• Assist with production load-ins, stage setups, scene changes, and strikes.
• Attend production meetings and help translate artistic requirements into practical technical plans.
• Maintain accurate cue sheets, equipment lists, and production notes.

Lighting and Stage Systems

• Assist with lighting setup, focus, programming, operation, and troubleshooting.
• Support lighting designers and visiting production teams during rehearsals and performances.
• Design lighting for selected performances and events when qualified and assigned; lighting design experience is preferred.
• Assist with projection, video playback, and other stage technology as needed.
• Follow established procedures for safely handling lighting equipment, electrical connections, and overhead equipment.

Event Preparation and Coordination

• Review technical riders, stage plots, input lists, and event requirements with the Technical Director.
• Coordinate with staff, artists, renters, and visiting technicians to confirm equipment, schedules, and production needs.
• Prepare venues before artist arrivals, rehearsals, and events, allowing adequate time for setup and testing.
• Assist with room configurations, stage furniture, music stands, risers, and other event equipment.
• Serve as the on-site technical lead for assigned events, coordinating coverage and handoffs with the Technical Director.

Equipment Maintenance and Organization

• Inspect, maintain, and troubleshoot audio, lighting, video, and stage equipment.
• Keep booths, backstage areas, stages, storage spaces, and equipment inventories organized.
• Report equipment issues promptly and assist with repairs, replacements, and maintenance schedules.
• Maintain orderly cable runs, accurate labeling, and secure equipment storage.
• Recommend improvements that support production quality and reliable operations.

Teamwork and Safety

• Work alongside the Technical Director to divide assignments, coordinate coverage, and meet production deadlines.
• Help orient and guide assigned technicians, stagehands, and volunteers.
• Follow venue safety procedures and maintain clear exits, walkways, and backstage access.
• Communicate technical concerns and production changes promptly and professionally.
• Treat performers, students, patrons, renters, volunteers, and colleagues with courtesy and respect.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Demonstrated experience in live sound reinforcement and mixing for concerts and theatrical performances.
• Experience operating digital audio consoles, wireless microphone systems, stage monitors, and audio playback software.
• Working knowledge of signal flow, microphone selection and placement, gain structure, equalization, and feedback control.
• Experience supporting theatre productions, including technical rehearsals, cue execution, and backstage coordination.
• Lighting design, console programming, and lighting operation experience preferred.
• Familiarity with projection systems and video playback is a plus.
• Strong troubleshooting, organizational, communication, and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently on assigned events and collaboratively with staff and visiting production teams.
• Relevant technical training or equivalent professional experience in live entertainment, theatre, or event production.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND SCHEDULE

This is an on-site position in Bonita Springs, with work across Arts Bonita’s venues and event locations. Evening and weekend work is required. The work schedule is determined in coordination with administration and the Technical Director based on production needs. Regular evening and weekend availability is required, with occasional holiday work based on the production calendar.

The role involves moving and setting up equipment, standing for extended periods, working in backstage environments, and using ladders or accessing elevated work areas when trained and authorized. Essential duties must be performed safely, with reasonable accommodation as applicable.