Technical Director (Part-Time)

St. Mark’s School•Southborough, MA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Bring your passion for technical theater, student mentorship, and collaborative production work to St. Mark’s as we create meaningful and ambitious theatrical experiences for our community. This is a seasonal, part-time position. We are open to hiring a candidate for one or both production seasons. At St. Mark’s, the performing arts are an essential part of student life and creative expression. Theater productions at St. Mark’s are collaborative, student-centered experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence both onstage and behind the scenes. As a residential school, we value faculty and staff who engage meaningfully with students through shared artistic and community experiences. The Technical Director plays a vital role in mentoring students while helping bring productions to life in ways that are safe, thoughtful, and artistically compelling. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with students across all aspects of technical theater while contributing to a vibrant arts community.

Requirements

Demonstrate strong technical theater knowledge, including lighting, sound, set construction, and backstage operations
Bring experience managing or supporting theatrical productions and technical crews
Exhibit a teaching-first mindset with patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with students of varying experience levels
Model strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills
Demonstrate a commitment to safety and best practices in technical theater environments
Collaborate enthusiastically with students and colleagues in a creative and fast-paced setting
Maintain composure, professionalism, and adaptability during live productions and technical rehearsals
Previous experience in technical theater, including lighting and sound operation, required
Set construction experience and working knowledge of shop safety and OSHA standards required
Willingness to work evenings and weekends during production periods
Ability to sit or stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods
Ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and work alongside students
Ability to frequently carry and lift moderately heavy items, approximately 25–70 pounds
Comfort climbing stairs and ladders, using lifts, and working at heights
Ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic, fast-paced, and occasionally loud environment

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
Experience in educational theater settings preferred

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Theater Director and students to design and execute sets that are artistically ambitious, safe, and achievable within budget and venue constraints
Lead the setup, troubleshooting, and operation of lighting, sound, and special effects for theatrical productions
Ensure all scenic elements are structurally sound, movable, and compatible with the performance space
Teach and mentor students in the safe and effective use of tools, construction techniques, painting, and rigging
Train student crews in lighting and sound board operation, backstage procedures, and technical theater best practices
Support and train student Stage Managers in cueing, calling, and production management
Lead and supervise student Stage Crew during technical rehearsals and live performances
Coordinate set builds, technical rehearsals, and production logistics in collaboration with the Theater Director
Oversee student crews responsible for costumes, props, run crew responsibilities, scene changes, and special effects
Coordinate the strike of sets and restoration of theater spaces following productions
Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative backstage environment
Participate in evening and weekend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as required by the production schedule