Job Description

Description

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) and the Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) are in search of a full-time year-round Audio/Visual Technical Director (A/V).The A/V Technical Director at Emery Community Arts Center (ECAC) plays akeyrole in supporting the technical and organizational aspects of ECAC year-round arts programming. This multifaceted position involves providing comprehensive audiovisual technical support sound reinforcement lighting rigging event coordination and stage management for a variety of live events including performances concerts lectures and other artistic presentations. Additionally the A/V Technical Director willbe responsible
forfacilitatingvisual art exhibitions by overseeing gallery preparation art handling and installation in ECAC Flex Space Gallery and adjacent lobby areas.


The Emery Community Arts Center is a vibrant and versatile arts venue. Our dynamic programming brings local regional and national artists musicians performers and scholars to Farmington. Our facility includes:

• Flex Space is a 1600-square-foot gallery for traditional exhibits new media and performance art.
• Performance Space is a 2500-square-foot 120-seat multipurpose black box theater with dynamic vertical foldaway doors that open onto an outdoor performance area.

Based on the qualifications and experience of the successful applicant the annual salary for this position is $45300.32 plus a 10% employer contribution to the UMS retirement plan. Additional benefits include medical dental vision and tuition waiver programs for employees and dependents.

Work Schedule: Due to the event-based nature of the position the weekly schedule will be irregular oriented around programming needs and schedule of events often during evenings and weekends.


Working Conditions: Physical requirements include standing for extended periods of time bending lifting climbing ladders and using stairs and lifts. Lifting and exerting force of more than 50 pounds requires assistance by other employee(s) or mechanical assistance. Individual forces must never exceed 50 pounds. (see job description for physical demands)

Essential functions (including but not limited to)

• Coordinates and manages logistical aspects of events and productions including venue setup staffing requirements implementing technical support and breaking
  down events to ensure seamless execution from start to finish.
• Implements and provides technical assistance in the setup operation and troubleshooting of audiovisual sound and recording equipment for various events and
  activities.
• Ensures the proper functioning and maintenance of all audiovisual equipment including sound systems projectors screens lighting fixtures and related accessories
  to support ECAC events.
• Hires trains manages and supervises student employee technical crews art gallery monitors and student event staff.
• Creates sound and video design for theatrical productions and performances.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors degree in Technical Theater or related field and One (1) to three (3) years of professional experience
• Or a combination of education and experience to equate to a minimum of five (5) years
• Experience in audio engineering sound reinforcement and/or live sound mixing.
• Experience with professional/theatrical video projection systems including projectors and screens.

Application Requirements:

• Cover Letter
• Resume/Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for three (3) professional references
  
  

We are not able to consider applicants who require any visa sponsorship support

Incomplete application materials cannot be considered. Materials received after the initial review date will be reviewed at the discretion of the University.

For full consideration materials must be submitted by 4:30 pm EST on Friday October 16 2026

The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screening and post-offer physical as applicable.

The University of Maine at Farmington employees are Mandatory Reporters with the exception of UMFs licensed clinical medical providers (including athletic trainers) and mental health providers and their clinical interns when working in their capacity as providers.

Equal Opportunity Statement

The University of Maine System (the System) is an equal opportunity institution committed to fostering a nondiscriminatory environment and complying with all applicable nondiscrimination laws. Consistent with State and Federal law the System does not discriminate on the basis of race color religion sex sexual orientation transgender status gender gender identity or expression ethnicity national origin citizenship status familial status ancestry age disability (physical or mental) genetic information pregnancy or veteran or military status in any aspect of its education programs and activities and employment. The System provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. If you believe you have experienced discrimination or harassment you are encouraged to contact the System Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX Services at 5713 Chadbourne Hall Room 412 Orono ME 04469-5713 by calling 207.581.1226 or via TTY at 711 (Maine Relay System). For more information about Title IX or to file a complaint please contact the UMS Title IX Coordinator at

Clery Act

The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act or Clery Act mandates that all Title IV institutions such as the University prepare publish and distribute an Annual Security Report (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the Universitys crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the Universitys current campus security policies. You may view the Universitys Annual Security Report. If you have any questions contact UMF Dept. of Public Safety / Campus Police University of Maine at Farmington 149 Quebec Street Farmington Maine 04938-1994 tel UMF

Required Experience:

Director

Job Tags

Full time, Work at office, Local area, Visa sponsorship, Flexible hours, Weekend work, Afternoon shift

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