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Mankato Clinic

Advanced Cardiac Sonographer

Mankato, MN · On-site

$37.85 - $56.75/hr

Serve as Technical Director for the echocardiography laboratory upon meeting accreditation ... Employee Appreciation Events Visit to view all benefits. About Us Patients are at the heart of all ...

Minnesota Wild

Event Floor Coordinator

Saint Paul, MN · On-site

$21.15 - $22.12/hr

Perform other tasks assigned by the Senior Event Manager, Event Management staff, and Director of ... Technical production equipment. * Guest service practices of large groups of people. * Working in a ...

Creative Church

Tech Director

Maple Grove, MN · On-site

This individual will provide both technical expertise and pastoral leadership, managing people as ... Direct and oversee all AVL operations for worship services and events. * Lead the capturing ...

Creative Church

Tech Director

Maple Grove, MN

This individual will provide both technical expertise and pastoral leadership, managing people as ... Direct and oversee all AVL operations for worship services and events. * Lead the capturing ...

Acosta

Retail Supervisor-Events

Minneapolis, MN · On-site

$47K/yr

They are to audit, train and coach Event Specialists on proper team compliance measurements to ... Associate Degree and/or Technical Diploma or one to two year's related experience and/or training ...

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What is the difference between Event Technical Director vs Event Producer?

AspectEvent Technical DirectorEvent Producer
Primary FocusTechnical aspects, AV equipment, lighting, soundOverall event planning, logistics, and coordination
Required SkillsTechnical knowledge, AV certifications, troubleshootingProject management, vendor coordination, budgeting
Work EnvironmentTechnical venues, production companiesEvent venues, corporate settings, festivals

The Event Technical Director primarily manages the technical elements of an event, ensuring AV and lighting run smoothly. The Event Producer oversees the entire event planning process, coordinating logistics and vendors. While both roles collaborate closely, the Technical Director focuses on technical execution, whereas the Producer handles overall event management.

What are some common challenges faced by event technical directors during live events, and how can they be managed?

Event Technical Directors often face challenges such as last-minute technical issues, tight timelines, and coordinating multiple teams. Managing unexpected equipment failures or adapting to changes in the event program requires quick problem-solving and strong communication skills. To navigate these challenges, technical directors typically conduct thorough pre-event checks, establish clear communication protocols, and maintain backup plans for critical equipment. Effective collaboration with audio-visual, lighting, and stage teams is crucial to ensure smooth event execution.

What is an event technical director?

Event Technical Directors are professionals responsible for overseeing the technical aspects of live events, such as conferences, concerts, theater productions, or corporate meetings. They coordinate lighting, sound, video, staging, and other technical components to ensure smooth event execution. This role involves managing technical crews, collaborating with event planners and vendors, and troubleshooting issues during setup and live production. Event Technical Directors must possess strong problem-solving skills, technical expertise, and the ability to work under pressure to deliver high-quality events.

What are the key skills and qualifications needed to thrive as an event technical director?

To thrive as an Event Technical Director, you need a strong background in event production, technical knowledge of audio-visual systems, and experience managing complex logistics, often supported by a degree in event management, technical theater, or related fields. Familiarity with industry-standard tools such as lighting consoles, soundboards, CAD software, and certifications like CTS or OSHA are typically required. Strong leadership, problem-solving, and communication skills are essential for coordinating teams and adapting to changing event needs. These skills ensure seamless event execution, safety, and client satisfaction in high-pressure environments.

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Technical Arts Director

Wooddale Church

Eden Prairie, MN • On-site

Full-time

Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, Retirement

Re-posted 25 days ago

Job description

ABOUT WOODDALE CHURCH

Wooddale Church is a multigenerational, Bible-teaching church in Minnesota with campuses in Eden Prairie, Edina and the University of Minnesota. With a mission to honor God by making more disciples for Jesus Christ, Wooddale has a rich history and a future of sharing the gospel locally and globally by planting churches, supporting global partners and serving its local community.

OVERVIEW

The Technical Arts Director is responsible for designing, implementing, maintaining, and advancing the technical infrastructure that supports worship and ministry across Wooddale Church. This role provides leadership for all core technical systems (Audio, Video, and Lighting) in Wooddale's large event rooms and campuses, ensuring reliability, consistency, and scalability for major services, events, and future growth. The Technical Director partners closely with the Creative Arts Pastor, Creative Arts Production Manager, and the CFO to align technical systems with ministry vision, steward resources wisely, and plan for long-term sustainability. This role focuses on infrastructure strategy, equipment standards, system health, and future planning while providing technical support and expertise that enables excellent worship experiences. This leader brings both ministry sensitivity and technical expertise, demonstrating a commitment to worship, xcellence, and continuous improvement while supporting both traditional and modern worship environments.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Leadership

  1. Set an example of living a personal life of worship and prayer and being sensitive to the Spirit’s leading for production while staying rooted in the Word. This is a high-responsibility, high-impact role. As a leader, it is essential to proactively invest in continual personal growth, self-awareness, self-care, integrity and guard against personal vulnerabilities
  2. Serve as a trusted technical advisor to ministry and executive leadership

Technical Infrastructure & Systems Ownership

  1. Provide ownership for the design, documentation, and future planning of all Audio, Video, and Lighting systems in Wooddale's primary worship and event spaces.
  2. Establish and maintain technical standards for equipment, signal flow, networking, and system architecture across all campuses.
  3. Ensure systems are reliable, service-ready, and capable of supporting major services, special events, and multi-venue needs.
  4. Provide technical expertise and support for large-scale worship environments, including choirs, orchestras, and complex musical productions.

Equipment Lifecycle & Maintenance

  1. Oversee the full lifecycle of technical equipment, including evaluation, purchasing recommendations, maintenance, repair, and replacement.
  2. Develop preventative maintenance plans to protect system uptime and reduce risk during major services and events.
  3. Maintain accurate documentation of systems, signal paths, inventories, and technical configurations Strategic Planning & Future Development
  4. Create and manage 5-year and 10-year infrastructure roadmaps for technical systems across campuses.
  5. Partner with the Creative Arts Pastor and CFO on budgeting, capital planning, and prioritization of technical investments.
  6. Research and evaluate emerging technologies to ensure Wooddale's spaces remain current, flexible, and mission-aligned.
  7. Provide project leadership and technical oversight for renovations, new builds, and system upgrades in large event rooms.

Cross Campus Technical Support

  1. Serve as a technical resource for campuses by providing guidance, troubleshooting, and system support as needed.
  2. Ensure consistency and interoperability of technical systems across locations while allowing for contextual differences.
  3. Support major services and events through systems readiness, technical consultation, and advance planning.

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal:

  1. Professing believer with evidence of a relationship with Christ
  2. Subscribe to and affirm the Statement of Faith and Covenant of Wooddale Church
  3. Be a regular participant in public worship at Wooddale Church
  4. Become or remain a member in good standing of Wooddale Church

Leadership:

  1. Strong organizational and systems-thinking skills with the ability to manage complex technical environments.
  2. Clear, collaborative communicator capable of partnering with ministry, finance, and executive leadership.
  3. Proactive problem-solver with the ability to anticipate needs and plan beyond immediate demands.
  4. Flexible and adaptable, ability to troubleshoot and think out of the box Technical:
  5. Bachelor’s degree or technical certification in relevant field
  6. 3-5 years of direct management experience preferred
  7. Professional level ability and knowledge of production equipment and operation for both modern and traditional styles of worshiping, including:
    1. Digital audio consoles and IEM systems
    2. LED lighting and usage, including theatrical and intelligent lighting for video and DMX programming
    3. Experience and knowledge of multi-venue production, including video usage and production staff for multiple locations
    4. Ability to work with and lead a team in providing technical support for a SATB choir of 130 singers, chamber choir of 24 auditioned singers, full orchestra and instrumental ensembles (strings and/or brass).

RELATIONSHIPS

  1. Reports to Creative Arts Pastor
  2. Relates to Creative Arts Production Manager, Campus Pastors and Worship Pastors/Directors
  3. Coordinate with other members of the Wooddale Church staff and volunteers

WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Able to lift 50+ pounds as needed to help set up and take down production equipment such as cameras, lights, staging, etc. Ability to frequently sit, stand, bend, and lift. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear and frequently required to stand, walk, use hands, and reach with hands and arms. The physical demands described here represent those that an employee must meet to perform the essential functions of this job successfully.

BENEFITS & COMPENSATION
Wooddale Church offers a comprehensive benefits package for all 40+ hour full-time employees, which includes opportunities to elect Medical (30+ hour full-time), Dental, Life/AD&D, HSA, Flex, LTD, optional Vision, optional Life/AD&D, optional STD, a Health & Wellness Plan and a 403(b) retirement plan with company match and immediate vesting. Projected salary range is $56,000 - $75,000 depending upon experience.
OTHER DUTIES

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.

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