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:
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)
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.
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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.
The University of Maine System (UMS) is the state’s largest driver of educational attainment and economic development. In the past two decades, the System has awarded 106,362 degrees and spurred and strengthened thousands of small Maine businesses through world-class research and development.
Established in 1968, UMS unites the state’s distinctive public universities including the R1 University of Maine and its regional campus the University of Maine at Machias, the University of Maine at Augusta, the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Maine at Fort Kent, the University of Maine at Presque Isle, the University of Southern Maine and the University of Maine School of Law, as well as the University of Maine Graduate and Professional Center.
The System serves more than 30,000 students annually and its tripartite education, research and service mission is made possible by the efforts of some 5,000 faculty and staff. Despite demographic declines in the state and region, over the last five years the System has increased the number of high school students annually earning free university credit by 32%, rapidly expanded high-quality online education, grown graduate enrollment by 22%, and launched innovative adult degree completion initiatives to advance economic mobility and meet state workforce needs. Maine’s public universities continue to be a national leader in advancing college affordability and access and reducing student debt. Listed in-state tuition and fees at UMaine are the lowest of any New England flagship and Pell-eligible Maine students can attend four of the System’s small universities without paying out-of-pocket for tuition and fees.
