Technical Director & Theater Manager

Waynflete•Portland, ME

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Waynflete seeks a Technical Director & Theater Manager beginning in August for the 2026–2027 school year. This full time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position follows the academic calendar and is based on-site at our historic West End campus in Portland, Maine. The Technical Director & Theater Manager oversees all technical aspects of the Franklin Theater, serving as the primary lead for lighting, sound, and scenic elements for a thriving performing arts program. Responsibilities include teaching courses such as Production Tech and Theater Lab in our Middle and Upper schools, overseeing co-curricular technical activities, and recruiting, training, and managing student stage crews. We seek candidates who can balance high-level technical production with a passion for student-centered pedagogy. The successful candidate will collaborate with directors to design and execute scenic elements and maintain the theater scene shop with strict adherence to safety protocols.

Requirements

Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theater, Theater Arts, or a related field.
Minimum of 3–5 years in technical theater management, ideally in an educational setting.
Strong background in scenic construction, lighting design (ETC Ion/Eos), and live sound reinforcement.
Proficiency with Google Suite (email, calendars, docs) and Microsoft Office.
Knowledge of (or ability to learn) Veracross and Magnus.
Excellent writing and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues.
Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders/scaffolding, and regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree preferred.

Responsibilities

Oversee all technical aspects of the Franklin Theater, serving as the primary lead for lighting, sound, and scenic elements.
Teach courses such as Production Tech and Theater Lab in Middle and Upper schools.
Oversee co-curricular technical activities.
Recruit, train, and manage student stage crews.
Collaborate with directors to design and execute scenic elements.
Maintain the theater scene shop with strict adherence to safety protocols.