Audio/Visual Technical Director

Location: Farmington, ME, United States

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 a key role 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 will be responsible
for facilitating visual 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 1,600-square-foot gallery for traditional exhibits, new media and performance art. 
• Performance Space is a 2,500-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 $45,300.32 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.

 

Job Description

Required Qualifications 

• Bachelor’s 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.

 

• 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 Tuesday, October 6, 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 UMF’s 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

About Us

About the University of Maine System

The University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.

Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.

About the Organization

The University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.

The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England’s most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price — providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine’s first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.Peacefully nestled in the spectacular lakes & mountains region of western Maine, UMF is Maine’s public liberal arts college, offering quality programs in teacher education, human services and arts and sciences. The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town.