Position: Lead Technician Reports to: Performance Hall Technical Director Location: Downtown Charleston, SC Hours: Full-Time, Hourly, Non-exempt Organization BackgroundA leader in the performing arts in the Southeast, the Charleston Gaillard Center commissions, supports, and presents ambitious multidisciplinary cultural programming while providing access to exceptional local, national, and international artists and companies. Through programming across its public campus and extensive arts education initiatives, the Gaillard Center serves as a platform for community engagement, collaboration, and meaningful dialogue. Established as a nonprofit organization in 2015, the Gaillard Center campus includes the world-class 1,818-seat Martha and John M. Rivers Performance Hall, a 26,000-square-foot Exhibition Hall featuring the Grand Ballroom and Salons, and the Terrace Lawn. For more information about the Charleston Gaillard Center, please visit Charleston Gaillard Center Position SummaryDue to the nature and frequency of events, the Charleston Gaillard Center requires highly skilled live event technicians to support the Technical Department alongside Department Heads. The Lead Technician serves a critical role as a versatile and highly skilled production technician capable of supporting a broad range of live event and production needs. This position will primarily focus on Audio and/or Video support for live events, presentations, and productions, while occasionally assisting with Lighting and, when operationally necessary, Carpentry or Rigging-related tasks. The Lead Technician will support both rental events and CGC-presented performances within the Performance Hall and will also assist with Exhibition Hall events as needed. While the majority of the Lead Technician’s responsibilities will typically fall within either the Audio or Video department, the position may also require assuming leadership responsibilities in place of a Department Head or assisting with operational oversight in Lighting, Carpentry, or Theater Management during events. This position is covered under the IATSE Local 333 Collective Bargaining Agreement. Responsibilities
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The Charleston Gaillard Center offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
Equal Opportunity StatementThe Charleston Gaillard Center is an equal opportunity employer. Advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion is critical to our mission. To remain a leading performing arts center in the Southeast, we are committed to fostering a workplace where individuals are encouraged to retain their uniqueness and experience a strong sense of belonging. We believe all staff members, patrons, and clients should have equitable access to the transformative power of the arts, regardless of their starting point. |