Technical Director & Facilities Manager
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Title: Technical Director & Facilities Manager

Classification: Regular, Full-Time, Non-Exempt

Compensation: $33.65 - $38.46 / hour ($70,000 - $80,000 annually), plus paid vacation, holiday, and sick time, and a monthly stipend for health care costs (transitioning into employer-paid insurance on or around July 1, 2025).

Reports to: Executive Director

Supervises: Part-Time Technicians (as needed)

Target Start Date: March 3, 2025

ABOUT BRANNAN CENTER

Brannan Center is a new, non-profit, community and performing arts center currently under construction in Calistoga, the northernmost town of the Napa Valley. The mission of Brannan Center is to empower the greater UpValley community with opportunities to experience community programming and performing arts that celebrate culture and promote vitality in our region.

With a scheduled opening in Fall 2025, Brannan Center will be a contemporary, multipurpose building designed be a gathering place and home to many community groups who do not have adequate facilities for meetings and activities, and as a home for arts groups throughout the Napa Valley.

In addition to serving as a community center and rental facility, Brannan Center will also present diverse, multi-disciplinary arts performances, and produce (or co-produce through partnerships with other organizations) enrichment programs such as classes, workshops, and camps for everyone from children to seniors in our community.

Brannan Center's facility – a restored and renovated 150-year-old church – will be comprised of two performance halls (capacity 110 – 180, depending on configuration), three flexible spaces for meetings, classes, workshops, and conferences, a demonstration kitchen, an outdoor terrace, and a state-of-the-art lighting, sound, and video system, networked throughout the facility.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Director & Facilities Manager will oversee all aspects of Brannan Center's technical systems, will be the primary point of contact with external users regarding their technical needs, and will serve as a lead technician for events presented by Brannan Center. In addition, the Technical Director & Facilities Manager will coordinate facilities and IT systems, engaging external vendors as necessary and appropriate to fulfill those functions. The Technical Director & Facilities Manager will recruit, hire, and supervise part-time stage crew and technicians, and will participate as part of a small staff in ensuring the smooth day-to-day operations of the organization.

This is an exciting opportunity for a self-starter to build technical systems and facility operations for a new organization from the ground up. The ideal candidate has broad-based knowledge of technical systems in a live performance setting and can think big, but also understands the importance of the details and working within a budget.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Technical Management (60%)

• Operate, maintain, and safeguard the technical assets of Brannan Center, including outlining the use of lighting, sound, rigging, video, and communications equipment, and the use and maintenance of stage facilities.
• Monitor the condition of all technical equipment and software; complete or arrange for necessary repair and replacement, as budgeted; perform preventive maintenance on equipment and engage outside vendors, as appropriate.
• Serve as a primary technician for events presented by Brannan Center.
• Recruit, hire, train, schedule, and supervise part-time stage crew and technicians, as necessary and appropriate based on event and program needs and budgets.
• Work with Executive Director to determine technician protocols and requirements for rental clients, which may include training and developing a list of venue-approved technicians.
• Serve as technical liaison with outside presenters and community users of the facility, assessing technical needs and requirements. Participate in client walk-thrus and advance events.
• Generate labor and equipment estimates for Brannan Center events, as well as rental events. Review artist technical riders and liaise with artist management to ensure technical needs for each performance are met.
• Serve as an on-call technical representative for users of Brannan Center. Assess, troubleshoot, and respond to emergencies as necessary.
• Prepare post-event reports to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Other technical management duties, as assigned.

Facilities Management (20%)

• Oversee the general operation, care, and maintenance of Brannan Center's facility. Maintain clean, organized, and safe operation of spaces.
• Perform basic maintenance functions, such as replacing light bulbs, painting touch ups, repairing minor damage, and managing waste disposal.
• Engage and manage vendor relationships for more complex facilities maintenance and repair issues.
• With all staff, participate in regular set-up and tear-down for events, including moving and setting up chairs and tables.
• Maintain floor plans, instruction manuals, protocols, and procedures for physical operations in facility, including all performance spaces.
• Maintain equipment inventory system and ensure adequate stock of supplies.
• With Executive Director, create, implement, and execute safety plans and protocols, including workplace violence, security, evacuation, and active shooter plans.
• Schedule and monitor work of janitorial and landscaping providers.
• Other facilities management duties, as needed.

IT Support (10%)

• With Executive Director, help manage the set-up and troubleshooting of Mac-based computers and software.
• With Executive Director, help manage cloud-based Ubiquti Network, Protect, and Talk system (security cameras and phones).
• Provide basic IT support to staff and guests, engaging outside vendors as appropriate.
• Other IT management duties, as needed.

General Administration & Program Support (10%)

• Work with Executive Director to develop and implement a high school technical theatre apprentice program.
• Attend meetings and participate in organization-wide projects and initiatives as assigned.
• Develop and maintain departmental and capital budgets, review and approve invoices and payroll, and other financial requests.
• Complete accident/incident reports to address root causes and ensure compliance with safety and regulatory standards (ex. ADA).
• Other general administration and program support duties, as needed.

QUALIFICATIONS

The ideal candidate will possess the following skills and characteristics:

• Working knowledge of audio systems, backline equipment, lighting systems, rigging, multi-camera video systems. Specialization in one or more of lighting, sound, and video with ability to serve as in-house designer and technician. Preference will be given to candidates with proficiency in more than one of these areas.
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for various types of activities, events, and performances.
• Ability to read and implement staging diagrams, audio stage plots, and lighting plots.
• Ability to effectively manage and operate technical systems, while also possessing a front-facing customer service orientation that will allow for effective collaboration with a wide variety of stakeholders from artists to managers to community groups to volunteers.
• Familiarity with ADA requirements, life safety, city building inspections and requirements, and crowd management practices.
• Strong time management and organizational skills.
• Strong computer skills, including proficiency with Google Suite, Zoom, SketchUp (or similar), and collaborative event software such as Artifax or TripleSeat.
• Analytical problem-solving skills with a proven ability to take the initiative and tackle complex challenges.
• A flexible, collaborative, and team-oriented approach to work.
• A sense of humor. Preferably dry.
• Required: Ability to work a flexible schedule that will include nights and weekends in order to work Brannan Center events. Exceptions will be possible in certain pre-approved circumstances.

Physical Requirements

• Motor coordination and the ability to lift 50 lbs. or more.
• Ability to climb a ladder, climb stairs, and work at varying heights.
• Ability to lift, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, reach, grasp, push, and pull.
• Ability to work in indoor and outdoor environments.
• Use of hands to operate objects, tools, and/or controls.

Preferred Qualifications

• Project management knowledge, including scheduling, complex calendar management, and budgeting/resource management.
• Knowledge of ETC lighting, Blackmagic Design switchers, Blackmagic Design routers, PTZ cameras, streaming technologies, Netgear AV line switchers, Ubiquti network and security, PreSonus mixers, and speakers.
• Familiarity with industry standard software such as QLab, Vectorworks, and Lightwright.
• Experience with stage management across various performance types (drama, dance, music).
• Familiarity with the Napa Valley and the local arts and culture landscape.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish.

TO APPLY

Submit a résumé and brief cover letter indicating why you are a good fit for this position to ...@brannancenter.org. Applications will be reviewed as they are received. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Three professional references will be requested from finalists.

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