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Date Posted:

\nJuly 31, 2026

Region:

Central Massachusetts Category:

Production/Design Type:

\nPart-Time\n

Theater Technical Director Description:

POSITION SUMMARY

The Technical Director's primary focus and responsibility is to help support theater rentals and Saint John's three fully staged productions in two different theatres. The Robert R. Jay Performing Arts Center hosts the majority of events with 350 seats, a mechanized orchestra pit, and a manual counterweight system. The 100-seat Black Box Theatre hosts smaller productions and features a tension grid and apletely flexible space. Responsibilities include planning, scheduling, engineering, executing, and supervising to ensure the safe, efficient, and timely production of all performance events. Working in collaboration with other school staff, the Technical Director plays a key role in cultivating a culture that is positive, efficient, inclusive, educational, and collaborative. This is a 12-month, part-time position. Flexibility to work nights and weekends with a varying shift schedule is required. Most weekends host at least one event. The position averages 20 hours per week, with the exception of vacation and holiday weeks. Additional hours may be available given the requirements of a particular week. This is a non-exempt, non-benefits position that reports directly to the Theatre Coordinator. Pay ismensurate with experience, $20-35/hour.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

Facilities Rental:

? Act as the in-house technician for theatre rentals on campus, executing technical functions and facilities needs as required. ? Act as the day-of-rental liaison for theatre rentals, maintaining a safe and positive rental experience throughout the facility. ? Prepare the theatre and related spaces for rentals, per pre-arranged needs (signage, lobby setup, etc.) ? Assist in processing tech-specific requests and conversations pre-rental. ? Coordinate with the Theatre Coordinator post-rental for appropriate closeout. ? Collaborate with the Buildings and Grounds Department on a safe and successful rental experience for the school and the renter.

Saint John's Theatre:

? Assist in overseeing and executing all technical aspects for at least three full-scale high school productions (typically including one proscenium musical, one proscenium play, and one black box play) and one middle school black box play. This could include design in one or more areas of technical theatre. ? Provide technical support for additional Fine Arts Department events, including concerts, festivals, and art installations. (8 over the academic year) ? Provide tech support for other school events in the theatre spaces. ? Assist in training and supervising the student crew in the scene shop and theatre. ? Engage in the recruitment and retention of student crew. ? Be a positive collaborator within the Fine Arts Department to sustain and continue the growth of the overall Fine Arts Program.

Facilities Maintenance:

? Assist in providing yearly and ongoing maintenance of all theatre facilities and equipment. This includes, but is not limited to, stages, houses, scene shops, dressing rooms, lighting, sound, and projection systems.

Qualifications:

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

? BA/BFA in Technical Theatre or related field, or proven experience in the field ? Flexibility to work nights and weekends with a varying shift schedule ? Proficiency in executing one or more of the following: Sound, Lighting, and Scenery ? Ability to help maintain a clean, safe, andanized working environment and equipment ? Ability to work at heights and in confined areas ? Ability to work for prolonged hours at a time, both sitting and standing ? Passion to work with middle school and high school-age students ? Excellentanizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills ? Strong attention to detail andmitment to quality, even while multitasking ? Strong collaborative skills and the ability to easily adapt to changing production needs ? Ability to maintain professionalism and navigate conflict in high-stress situations ? Outstanding public relations, written and verbalmunication skills ? Ability to safeguard facilities, equipment, and individuals in a collaborative way ? Ability to work within and maximize a budget ? Intercultural awareness andpetency

ADDITIONAL DESIRABLE SKILLS

? 3 or more years of experience in a technical theatre field ? Proficiency with the ETC Element lighting console and ETC Net3 system ? Proficiency with Behringer X32 audio console ? Proficiency in basic rigging (including a manual counterweight system and tension grid) ? Proven success working in an educational setting ? Strong understanding and continued desire to learn current DEIB best practices ? 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