Technical Director at Constitituion Hall (Washington, D.C.)

The Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) is seeking a seasoned professional to join the team as our new Technical Director in Constitution Hall!

One of D.C.'s largest concert halls, Constitution Hall welcomes over half a million patrons each year. While the main purpose of the Hall is to serve as the main meeting space for the Society's Annual Convention, it has hosted numerous television events, such as Jeopardy! and Wheel of Fortune, concerts, and lectures.

This position is key to the success of events taking place in Constitution Hall, as they will be overseeing all stages, from planning through move-in to move-out and will need to ensure adherence to our policies.

The successful candidate will have excellent technical and planning skills, be able to communicate with individuals from all backgrounds, and will not be afraid to get their hands dirty if needed. Their hands-on direction will keep all the pieces running smoothly.

Position Responsibilities:

• Oversee all stages of events in Constitution Hall including move-in, set-up, event and move-out and ensures adherence to rules and regulations of Constitution Hall.
• Works with licensee to ensure the safe and professional production of events.
• Provides general supervision to licensee contracted services such as doormen, ushers, security, sound and lighting companies, stagehands, riggers and road crews.
• Controls and maintains the house, stage and emergency lighting systems, sound system, moving light system and video systems; updates and maintains records of routine and emergency repair and maintenance.
• Consults and coordinates with building engineering staff as necessary regarding operation and maintenance of mechanical (HVAC, plumbing, electrical, etc.) systems, including troubleshooting, and work orders for routine and emergency repairs of mechanical systems and equipment.
• Conducts inspections of building after each event noting damage and/or any routine repairs required.
• Monitors compliance with and adherence to appropriate regulations regarding local, state and federal fire codes and other venue management regulations for all events.

Reports to: Managing Director, Constitution Hall

Work Schedule: Fully on-site. Must be available to work an unconventional work schedule (non-regular hours), including frequent nights and weekends, and some holidays throughout the year based on the schedule of events.

Job Requirements:

• Minimum 4 years' experience in technical planning and operations in a regional theater, a member of a road crew, a union stagehand, event production, or operations and technical planning experience in a concert hall environment.
• Experience in operating sound, video and stage lighting equipment required.
• Previous experience supervising union and non-union event staff including stage crew, ushering staff, security, vending, maintenance, and ticketing preferred.
• Experience with the operation of commercial HVAC system, stage electrical experience with power tie-in and distribution, and operation of AutoCAD a plus.
• High school diploma or equivalent required; college degree in theater or event management or production preferred.
• Must be knowledgeable about National Life Safety Codes and local (D.C.) fire codes.
• Demonstrated experience with re-lamping of Lycian 1290 spotlights and Mac Vipers.
• Strong ability to be creative and adapt to ambiguous conditions and/or demands.
• Strong interpersonal and organizational skills and a commitment to excellent customer service.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, FMX Event software.
• Occasional lifting (no more than 50 lbs).

The DAR offers:

• Hiring annual salary ranges from $75,000 to $95,000 with the final determination based upon the candidate's overall experience
• Paid vacation and sick leave-12 days annually for each, along with 14 paid holidays
• Medical/Rx, dental, and vision benefits. HSA with employer contribution if enrolled in the HDHP option
• Employer-paid Life Insurance/AD&D and Long-Term Disability insurance. Voluntary Life and AD&D plans are also available
• Health and Dependent Care flexible spending accounts
• 403(b) retirement plan with a full-vested employer match up to 6%
• Free tickets to Constitution Hall events

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, we are committed to building and retaining a team that represents a variety of skills, experiences, and perspectives. All employment decisions are based on business needs, job requirements, performance, and qualifications without regard to race, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, gender/sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental, or sensory disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital or domestic partnership status, veteran and military status, family or parental status, or any other status protected under federal, state, or local law. The DAR will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.