Theatrical Technical Director

Theatrical Technical Director

Salary

$75,308.66 - $112,962.99 Annually

Location

Employment Services

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

301505-01

Department

RP Funding Center

Division

RPFC Tech Services FT & PT 0511000000

Opening Date

10/28/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

FLSA

Exempt

Bargaining Unit

NA

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GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

This position leads, manages, plans, coordinates, and executes technical production services for the RP Funding Center. The position leads the Tech/Production Department and serves as the Centers primary technical resource for concerts, touring productions, theatre, sports, conventions, meetings, graduations, corporate events, community events, and other activities held throughout the facility.

This position provides hands-on technical leadership while managing departmental personnel, equipment, systems, budgets, vendors, contractors, and production services. This position works directly with clients, promoters, touring production personnel, event planners, vendors, contractors, City departments, and venue staff to ensure events are technically prepared, safely executed, and responsive to client and production requirements.

The position exercises independent judgment in determining technical requirements, staffing, equipment, outside services, and production resources necessary to support events successfully. The position also serves as a key member of the Centers management team and is responsible for developing and maintaining the Tech/Production Departments operational capabilities.

Please note this posting is "Continuous" and can close at ANY TIME WITHOUT NOTICE.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Leads the planning, coordination, and execution of technical production and event operations, including event advances, technical riders, schedules, drawings, equipment, labor, load-ins, setups, rehearsals, performances, changeovers, load-outs, and restoration.
• Determines and coordinates technical equipment, labor, outside services, and other resources required to support events and provides real-time technical problem-solving during event operations.
• Oversees the operation, configuration, testing, troubleshooting, maintenance, and integration of professional audio, lighting, video, projection, LED, camera, presentation, recording, livestreaming production and engineering, digital signage, networked A/V, and other event technology systems.
• Coordinates venue event technology and networked production systems with City Information Technology and outside vendors, troubleshooting issues and escalating matters as appropriate while maintaining the distinction between venue technology responsibilities and enterprise City IT functions.
• Provides technical oversight of stage systems, rigging, curtains, draperies, orchestra pit/stage systems, loading areas, temporary structures, cable management, and power distribution; coordinates qualified personnel and contractors and identifies work requiring specialized, licensed, or certified expertise.
• Leads departmental staffing, recruitment, onboarding, training, scheduling, supervision, performance management, and professional development in accordance with City policies and procedures; supervises employees, temporary personnel, contractors, and outside production personnel and coordinates union and non-union technical labor as applicable.
• Develops staffing plans, departmental work practices, performance expectations, training standards, and procedures that promote safe, effective, professional, and productive operations.
• Serves as the primary technical resource for promoters, touring productions, renters, event producers, convention and meeting clients, corporate clients, performers, vendors, and visiting production crews from initial advance through load-out.
• Reviews and communicates technical requirements, venue capabilities and limitations, labor and equipment needs, policies, and associated costs, and coordinates technical requirements with other Center departments to ensure successful event execution.
• Ensures technical operations comply with applicable OSHA, fire/life safety, electrical, rigging, fall protection, PPE, and facility requirements and establishes appropriate inspection, testing, maintenance, inventory, security, and documentation practices for technical equipment and systems.
• Develops and manages departmental operating and capital budget requests, expenditures, estimates, purchasing, rentals, repairs, outside services, equipment replacement, technology upgrades, and capital projects in accordance with City requirements.
• Coordinates with vendors and City departments on procurement, contracts, installations, repairs, technical services, testing, commissioning, and facility improvements and maintains appropriate technical, equipment, budget, and project records.
• Develops and maintains departmental programs, procedures, standards, best practices, training, and professional development; evaluates operations and implements improvements in efficiency, service, safety, technology, and employee development.
• Participates in production and event planning meetings, budget and capital planning, post-event reviews, and other management activities; maintains current knowledge of industry standards and emerging technologies and may serve as Manager-on-Duty or provide management support when assigned.
• May be required to participate in and/or facilitate training to support departmental or City initiatives and requirements.
• Required to work evenings, nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours as necessary for the efficient operation of the department.
• Position is designated as Mission Critical.

QUALIFICATIONS (EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE)

• Associate degree from an accredited college or university in Technical Theatre, Theatre Production, Entertainment Technology, Audio Engineering, Information Technology, Event Production, or a related field.
• Five years of progressively responsible experience in live event production, theatre, arena, convention, entertainment, audiovisual production, or a related field.

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills, abilities, and other competencies for success in the target position may be considered.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license.
• Must possess and maintain a telephone number.
• Experience in technical production and event operations at a large venue or public assembly facility, including touring, theatre, sports, conventions, corporate events, broadcast, streaming, or large-scale audiovisual production is preferred.
• Experience with integrated event technology, including audio, networked AV, LED/video, event Wi-Fi, technical drafting software, and facility technology or capital projects is preferred.
• Relevant technical certifications or training, including OSHA, ETCP, AVIXA CTS, Dante, equipment operation, CPR/AED/First Aid, or manufacturer training is preferred.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE

• Microsoft 365 and computerized operational systems.
• Live event production and technical operations.
• Audio, lighting, video, AV, stagecraft, rigging, and event technology.
• Networking and technology systems used in event and production environments.
• The Dante Audio Network protocol.
• AES50 audio protocol.
• Lighting network protocols: sACN, RDM, ETC NET 3.
• Meyer Sound Galaxy 816 Audio Processor.
• Analog and digital audio consoles, specifically, Midas and Yamaha.
• ETC EoS lighting consoles.

SKILLS

• Demonstrated experience across multiple technical disciplines, including audio, lighting, video, stagecraft, event technology, or related production systems.
• Advance events, review technical riders, develop technical plans, coordinate labor and equipment, and arrange outside technical services.
• Supervising, leading, training, and/or managing technical personnel.
• Strong organizational, project management, troubleshooting, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.

ABILITIES

• Troubleshoot technical problems and make sound decisions in time-sensitive event environments.
• Communicate effectively with clients, touring personnel, vendors, contractors, City departments, and members of the public.
• Lighting design and operation.
• Audio Mixing, Both Front of House and Monitors.
• Read and interpret technical riders, drawings, stage plots, floor plans, signal-flow diagrams, and other production documentation.
• Estimate technical requirements, labor, equipment, and outside services.
• Lead, train, supervise, coach, evaluate, and develop technical personnel.
• Exercise sound judgment and remain effective in high-pressure, time-sensitive event environments.
• Manage multiple priorities and changing event requirements.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Medium-to-heavy physical effort, including frequent standing, walking, climbing stairs and ladders, stooping, reaching, stretching, pushing, pulling, carrying, and lifting equipment and materials. The position may require exerting up to 100 pounds of force regularly and occasionally lifting 50 pounds.
• May involve elevated work areas when properly trained and equipped; hot or cold temperatures; fumes; extreme noise levels; theatrical lighting; electrical hazards; moving machinery; traffic; adverse weather conditions; noxious odors; dust; wet or humid conditions; and other conditions associated with event production.
• Normal visual acuity, field of vision, hearing, speaking, color perception, sense of smell, depth perception, and texture perception.

This job description outlines the general nature and level of work and is not intended to be an exhaustive list of duties or qualifications. Management reserves the right to modify or assign additional responsibilities as needed.

All City of Lakeland positions are subject to testing (e.g. written, oral, performance, computerized, interview, and/or any combination). Candidates selected for testing will be notified via email or telephone. Please check your e-mail and telephone messages regularly, including "junk" folders. Test times and locations to be announced.

THE CITY OF LAKELAND IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY/EQUAL ACCESS EMPLOYER AND A DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

City of Lakeland

2026 Summary Sheet

Annual Leave

Annual leave is accumulated bi-weekly and based upon years of service as follows:

Annual leave may be taken as earned by employees hired after January 1, 1989. Employees hired prior to that date use annual leave within the calendar year following the year the leave is earned. All employees may carry over up to a maximum of twenty (20) days at the end of the calendar year. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue annual leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.*

Sick Leave

Sick rate is accrued biweekly based upon years of service and standard hour classification. Eligible for use as soon as earned. Regular part-time employees who work at least twenty (20) hours per week accrue sick leave at the rate of four (4) hours per month.

• NOTE: REGULAR employees with a working day other than eight (8) hours, please contact your supervisor regarding these policies.

Sick Leave Pool

Allows employees to receive sick leave benefits in cases involving catastrophic or long-term illnesses or injuries after all personal leave time has been depleted. Regular full-time employees contribute eight (8) hours and Regular part-time employees contribute four (4) hours on an annual basis. Employees must have completed one full year of service on or before December 31st of the calendar year enrollment; and have accumulated at least forty (40) hours of sick time (twenty (20) hours for Regular part-time employees). Participation in this program is voluntary.

For more information contact Amanda Kaiser at 834-8768

Family & Medical Leave

Federal legislation guarantees up to twelve (12) weeks per year off work under certain circumstances outlined in the policy manual. The employees must have been employed by the City for at least twelve (12) months and have at least 1,250 hours of service during the 12-month period before the requested leave. The City will continue its group life and health insurance for an employee on leave at the same level and under the same conditions that existed while the employee was working.

For more information contact Dawn Justice at 834-6038.

Pension Plan

Provision for retirement income requiring mandatory participation for full-time regular employees.

Defined Benefit Plan:

Plan C Employee 4.52%

Employer 15.54%

OR

Defined Contribution Plan:

Executives, New Hires aged 52 and older, and Fire/Police Recruits

Employee 8.5% or 11% per election upon hire

Employer 15.54%

Deferred Compensation 457 Plan:

A voluntary plan that is invested in mutual funds. The Employees Pension Board performs the due diligence on the mutual funds. Employees may reallocate their account at any time.

Maximum contribution for 2026 is $24,500; employees age 50 or older can also add a "catch-up" amount of $8,000; employees age 60-63 can also add a "catch-up" amount of $11,250.

Additionally, a match of up to 5% of salary is offered by the City in Plan C.

Holidays

Twelve (12) holidays, includes one (1) personal floating holiday to be used at any time after three (3) months of employment and prior to the end of the calendar year.

Funeral Leave

Up to three (3) days off with pay due to death of an immediate family member (as defined in the policy manual). Up to four (4) hours off with pay may be obtained through supervisor approval to attend local funeral services of persons other than immediate family.

Jury/Witness Duty

Employees required to serve on jury duty will be relieved of responsibility for their regular work shift or portion thereof and receive full pay while serving. All fees received for such service may be retained by the employee. Employees subpoenaed to any civil or criminal court proceeding, which employee is not personally or monetarily interested, shall be paid as if engaged in regular work activities.

Military Leave

Allows for up to 240 hours in any one calendar year for annual military training without loss of pay or benefits for any employee in some type of reserve status for the United States Armed Forces. (see policy manual for additional information).

Maternity Leave

Refer to Family & Medical Leave for those employees who qualify. Others may take up to three (3) months leave of absence available upon approval of the Department Head. Employees may opt to utilize any combination of paid (sick or annual leave) or unpaid leave.

Leave of Absence Without Pay

Written requests are subject to approval by Department Head and City Manager or designee for less than ninety (90) days. Requests for more than ninety (90) days also require Civil Service Board approval for employees in a Civil Service classification.

Longevity Pay

Tuition Reimbursement

Program provides employees up to $2,500 per fiscal year (October 1 through September 30) for reimbursement of tuition of approved college, university, vocational, or correspondence classes upon completion with a grade of "C" or better in credit courses only. Full reimbursement is given for courses and fees, upon approval. The program does not include reimbursement for cost of books, supplies or other related expenses.

For more information, contact Melissa Yelnick at 834-6844.

Suggestion Awards

A program designed to provide a consistent and organized method for employees to submit and be rewarded for constructive ideas for improvement. Maximum award is $1000.

For additional information, contact Employee Engagement and Development at 834-6837.

Direct Deposit of Paycheck (refer to handout in new employee folder)

An account must be established with the institution of your choice prior to signing up for direct deposit.

Uniforms/Equipment

Uniforms issued at no cost to employees for those job classifications which require them. Equipment is issued to employees at either no cost or discounted cost depending upon job classification.

Parking

Free while at work.

Break Periods

Employees may be permitted two (2), fifteen (15) minute breaks during the workday. The time shall be at the discretion of the supervisor.

For Information on Health Insurance, Dental, Vision, and Life Insurance please contact Benefits at 834-6797.

For Information on Retirement Benefits, contact the Retirement Services at 834-8765 or 834-8797.

For Information on Firefighter and Police Officer Retirement Benefits, contact Foster & Foster at 239-333-4872.

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Please indicate your highest level of education.

• Less than a High School Diploma or GED
• High School Diploma or GED
• Some College - less than 30 credit hours
• Some College - 30 credit hours, but less than 60 credit hours
• Associates Degree or 60 credit hours
• 90 Credit Hours
• Bachelors Degree or 120 credit hours
• Masters Degree
• Doctorate Degree

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If you have a college degree, please indicate the area of study for your degree. If not, please type N/A.

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Please indicate your years of progressively responsible experience in live event production, theatre, arena, convention, entertainment, audiovisual production, or a related field.

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• At least 1 year, but less than 3 years
• At least 3 years, but less than 5 years
• At least 5 years, but less than 8 years
• At least 8 years, but less than 11 years
• 11 years or more

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Please provide a narrative supporting your answer to the above question. Be sure to include specific job title(s), job duties, organization(s) and the dates where the work was performed. Note: The employers and dates of employment you list here must also be included in the "Work Experience" section of this job application.

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Please indicate which type of valid drivers license you possess.

• Florida drivers license
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• I have an out-of-state drivers license
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Please list any relevant technical certifications or trainings received. Including OSHA, ETCP, AVIXA CTS, Dante, equipment operation, CPR/AED/First Aid, or manufacturer training. If none, type N/A

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By clicking "Yes" below, I understand that all relevant work experience MUST be entered in the "Work Experience" section on my application. In addition, all current City of Lakeland employees must list all previous City of Lakeland work experience in the "Work Experience" section of the application. Failure to complete the "Work Experience" section will disqualify you from the application process.

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Employer City of Lakeland, Civil Service

Address 500 N Lake Parker Avenue

Lakeland, Florida, 33801

Phone (863)834-8790

Website http://www.lakelandgov.net/employmentservices