For nearly 100 years, JCC Denver has striven to build a community where everyone belongs. The center was founded in 1922 as a place of refuge for the Jewish people of Denver, and since then, the J has evolved into an inclusive community that extends beyond its walls in which they do business. Today, the doors are open to anyone who wants to celebrate life and be a part of something more.

A subsidiary of JCC Denver, the Mizel Arts and Culture Center (MACC) illuminates the human experience through creative and cultural programs in the performing, visual, and literary arts for the Jewish community and the community at large.

Historically the Mizel Arts and Culture Center has served over 26,000 people a year through a variety of programs and events that serve a broad demographic of cultural patrons. We strive to produce, present, exhibit, advance, and preserve the arts, serving as a performance and exhibition venue and as an educational resource for people at every stage of life.

Our annual events include exhibitions, concerts, films, author appearances, theatrical performances, and literary and film festivals. Facilities include the luxurious 400-seat Elaine Wolf Theatre, the 100-seat Pluss Theatre, a rehearsal studio, clay and art studios, and space for receptions and lectures.

The Technical Director will be responsible for leading all technical production efforts for the MACC. These efforts include scheduling and supervising production staff and crew, managing production budgets pertaining to technical theatre operations and overseeing the technical aspects of the stage and facility. Weekend and evening hours will be required.

Technical Director Responsibilities

• Ensuring safety and success of all MACC backstage operations
• Providing technical support for MACC and JCC internal and external programs and events
• Advancing all internal and external technical production requirements
• Hiring, training, scheduling, and managing technical staff
• Oversee back of house operations for all MACC events
• Maintaining equipment functionality (lighting, sound, scenic)
• Overseeing general facility maintenance/upkeep and partnering with JCC facilities team and housekeeping to assist in theatrical technical needs throughout the JCC.
• Keeping records of warranties and licensing agreements related to technical equipment
• Scheduling technicians or personally working shifts as light-board operator, sound-board operator, media operator, carpenter, stagehand, and/or rigger needed for internal events and rentals
• Developing safety, security, and theatrical production training for JCC and MACC internal and external users and staff
• Serving as the main contact for theatrical equipment rentals and managing all equipment rental agreements
• Conducting tours of the facility and technical equipment for potential rental clients
• Ensuring all relevant Federal, State, Local, and OSHA safety rules and regulations are followed
• Continuing to keep up with industry technical standards through ongoing Professional Development
• Assisting Production Manager (PM) in developing budget estimates for theatre operations, internal and external theatre events
• Creating Standard Operating Procedures for theatre spaces and staff in conjunction with MACC and JCC management.

This role serves as the primary point of contact for all technical theatre needs across a variety of events and productions. Responsibilities include reviewing technical riders, operating theatre systems, and scheduling both in-house and freelance technicians. The position supports production planning by advising on technical requirements, assisting with budgeting, and contributing as a Scenic Designer, Master Carpenter, or general production support. It also involves supervising technical staff, including apprentices or assistants, and overseeing the design and implementation of scenic elements, props, special effects, and sound systems. Additional duties include managing technical logistics for film screenings, live performances, educational programs, and special events—ensuring smooth execution from setup through strike, and coordinating closely with internal teams and external partners to meet production goals.

Basic Qualifications

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in technical theatre
• Strong understanding of theatre facilities and standard theatrical equipment
• Strong communication, organization, and technical skills
• Experience with lighting, audio, rigging, carpentry, shop safety, projection and other technical processes for theatre, music, and event operations
• Basic competency with Microsoft Office Suite (MS Word, Excel, Outlook)
• Ability to read, plan, and work within a budget
• Great multitasker, attention to detail, hard-working and self-motivated

• Availability to work nights and weekends

Preferred Qualifications

These additional qualifications are preferred and will make candidates more competitive, but these are not required for the effective execution of the job responsibilities.

• Bachelor’s Degree or greater in Technical Theater or related field
• Supervisory experience; especially as a Production Manager or Technical Director
• Comfortable with an ETC Ion XE light board, Allen & Heath SQ-7 sound board, Behringer X32 sound board and basic knowledge of QLab software or comparable equipment and systems
• Experience troubleshooting lighting, audio and video equipment
• Comfortable with hand and power tools
• Comfortable working with artists, children, families, and rental clients
• Knowledge of safety and security rules and regulations
• Lighting, sound, video, or scenic design experience
• Experience with virtual meeting and live streaming platforms such as Zoom, YouTube, OBS, mimoLive, or similar programs

Physical Demands and Working Environment:
The position requires the candidate to remain in a sitting position for prolonged hours in an office environment. While performing duties, the candidate is occasionally required to stand, walk, use hands to handle or feel objects, tools, or controls, reach with hands and arms, talk and hear. Candidate must occasionally lift and/or move up to fifty (50) pounds.

Working conditions may include:

• Being in an open (shared) workspace area
• Operating equipment in a light booth and sound booth in low light
• Working in the theatre shop with dust and power tools
• Climbing stairs and ladders regularly to access lighting equipment and rigging areas;
• Working on and operating a single person genie lift up to 30 feet in the air
• Working in catwalks 20 feet above the stage and audience seating areas
• Working in parts of the theatre with low light for extended periods of time
• Sitting for prolonged periods of time in front of a computer screen

Benefits Overview

Full-Time employees of the JCC are considered benefits-eligible.

• The JCC contributes a portion of medical, dental, and vision plan premiums. The JCC proudly pays for 100% of Basic Life Insurance, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, and Long-Term Disability coverage for benefits eligible employees. We also provide additional voluntary benefit plans.
• The JCC has a 401(K) Plan available for elective deferral contributions for employees over 21 years of age with no waiting period. The JCC matches 50% of employee contributions, up to 3%, on a 5-year vesting schedule.
• Paid Time Off is a day-one benefit, accrued based on years of service and in compliance with Colorado Health Families & Workplaces Act. First-year, benefits-eligible employees may accrue up to 120 hours of Paid Time Off in their first year of service. The JCC also provides paid-holidays and benefits-eligible employees are awarded up to 4 additional “Floating Holidays” per year, prorated based on date of hire.
• Full-Time employees are also eligible for a wide range of discounts, including up to 50% off for the JCC’s Preschool and Summer Camp childcare programs, free and discounted tickets to Mizel Arts and Culture events, discounted program and class costs, and more!
• Full-Time employees of the JCC receive a complementary family gym membership, which includes year-round access to the JCC’s fitness center and heated pool.
• All employees of the JCC are eligible to join the “JCCs of North America” (JCCA) community, which includes access to the JCCA’s resource center, ongoing professional development and networking opportunities, as well as educational stipends for qualifying employees.

The Staenberg-Loup Jewish Community Center is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.