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TPAC Seeks Lead Event Technical Director for Venue Operations

other · 2026-05-14

The Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC) is hiring a Lead Event Technical Director to oversee technical operations across its venues. The role reports to the Director of Production and pays $36/hour. Responsibilities include managing three Event Technical Directors, supervising crew scheduling with a focus on sustainable work hours (capped at 20 overtime hours monthly), and serving as technical liaison for events. The Lead TD must have expertise in theatrical carpentry, rigging, and stage operations, with 3–5 years of supervisory experience and union crew management. The position also requires proficiency in audio and electrical systems for 10–15% of annual work. Preferred qualifications include experience in Broadway touring houses and ETCP rigging certifications. TPAC emphasizes core values of inclusion, creative excellence, innovation, collaboration, and purposeful service.

Key facts

  • Lead Event Technical Director position at Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
  • Reports to Director of Production
  • Pay rate: $36/hour
  • Manages 3 Event Technical Directors
  • Overtime capped at 20 hours monthly for all TDs
  • Requires bachelor's degree or equivalent in technical theatre or related field
  • Requires 3–5 years supervisory experience of 7–10 person technical staff
  • Union crew management experience required

Entities

Institutions

  • Tennessee Performing Arts Center (TPAC)
  • Director of Production
  • SVP of Operations
  • Human Resources

Locations

  • Tennessee

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