Technical Manager

The Syracuse Area Landmark Theatre is a historic theatre and a cultural center of Syracuse, NY and Onondaga County. The Landmark is a workplace that will bring you into contact with world class entertainers and thousands of patrons in one of the most beautiful buildings in Central New York.

Technical Manager

Landmark Theatre

Part Time, Hourly, Seasonal

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026

Reporting to the Director of Operations, Technical Managers (TMs) are responsible for the

advancing, staffing, execution, and recovery from both private and public stage events. TMs

are the Landmark’s manager of labor assigned by IASTE Local 9 and the Landmark’s liaison to

producer, road show personnel, vendors and, for private events, the renter. Backstage labor is

assigned by Local 9 but employed by the Landmark so the TM is the employer’s representative

regarding worksite management.

Advance Work and Pre-booking

• Advance events:

o Establish work call times and numbers of personnel required;

o Determine what rental equipment is needed and coordinate with Producer onacquisition.

• Obtain costs of rental equipment and establish estimate of labor costs;
• Identify and fulfill backstage needs, company needs, and scheduling including hospitality riders, security calls, parking permits, internal staffing, and other requirements for a successful show;
• Deliver estimates and provide billing scheduling and information to the finance department.

Event Management

• Meet the needs of company and tour management from the time of arrival until the time of departure,
• In coordination with housekeeping team, ensure the readiness and ongoing serviceability of the dressing rooms and backstage offices for events;
• Coordinate security needs with security contractor and company/tour management;
• Ensure a safe environment for backstage workers and talent, record any incidents, and facilitate a safe and efficient load-in, event and load-out;
• Verify stage labor reports.
• Secure approval and backup for any reimbursable expenses to be added to settlement or invoice.

Event Recovery

• Report on any incidents, accidents, challenges, or successes from the event using standardized event reporting forms;
• Ensure that stage is returned to “house plot” or to “prepared for next event” as appropriate following conclusion of an event;
• Finalize billing for private events in coordination with the finance department.

Successful candidates will have:

• Customer centered attitude;
• Three or more years of stage event management experience;
• Flexible schedules;
• Strong communication skills both internally and externally;
• Strong attention to detail and follow through.

A Landmark TM must be able to:

• Stand for long periods of time;
• Climb stairs, multiple times per shift;
• Walk or run for long periods of time;
• Repeat the same movements;
• Use their hands to handle, control, or feel objects, tools, or controls;
• Lift at least 20 pounds unaided.
• Dress according to Landmark event dress code
• Maintain a level of hygiene appropriate to working with the public

“Technical Manager” is an event staffing position and therefore is subject to the seasonal Landmark Theatre event schedule. Event managers advance work, event work, and recovery work as dictated by the event schedule. Some touring shows will require that staff who interact with tour personnel have been vaccinated against COVID-19.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: From $27.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Night shift
• Overtime
• Weekend availability

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Syracuse, NY 13202: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)

Application Question(s):

• How many years of experience do you have in live production work or technical theater?

Language:

• English (Required)

Work Location: In person