Technical Production Manager

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy•Milwaukee, WI

3d•Onsite

About The Position

In this role, you will lead with a heart for Jesus, a passion for the arts, and a commitment to serving students and the school community through excellence in technical production and event leadership. The Technical Director oversees the day-to-day operation and technical readiness of the PAC and Theater, supporting productions and Arts events from planning through performance. This individual coordinates schedules, equipment, and technical needs to ensure events are safe, organized, and successfully executed in alignment with the artistic vision of the production team. The Technical Director also develops and mentors student technical crews, creating meaningful opportunities for student leadership and hands-on learning. This individual should have a strong working knowledge of live production technology and be comfortable operating and troubleshooting sound, lighting, projection, video, staging, and related systems.

Requirements

A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.
Active participation in a Christian Church community
Experience in one or more related areas including live event production, technical theatre, performing arts, venue operations, A/V production, event management, or a similar environment.
Working knowledge of sound, lighting, projection, video, staging, and live production systems.
Ability to independently operate and troubleshoot basic technical equipment and systems.
Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple productions, events, spaces, schedules, and priorities.
Strong oral and written communication skills.

Nice To Haves

Experience working with students or developing others in technical, production, or leadership skills is preferred.
Experience supporting productions, performing arts programs, live events, houses of worship, schools, or similar environments is preferred.
Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Responsibilities

Maintain primary operational oversight of the Performing Arts Center
Coordinate PAC scheduling, event readiness, room setups, changeovers, resets, and technical requirements.
Maintain organized, safe, and functional PAC spaces, storage areas, equipment, and production resources.
Establish and maintain expectations for PAC access, equipment use, setup, teardown, safety, and event operations.
Monitor PAC equipment and systems and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs, replacements, and service needs.
Maintain equipment inventories, technical documentation, operating procedures, and maintenance records.
Partner closely with Facilities on repairs, physical space needs, upgrades, safety concerns, and long-term facility planning.
Coordinate with outside users, vendors, contractors, and other partners utilizing PAC spaces as needed.
Support the planning and execution of theatre productions, concerts, Arts programs, and performances.
Participate in production planning from initial concept through completion, including schedules, technical timelines, staffing, rehearsals, performances, strike, and post-event evaluation.
Collaborate closely with directors, teachers, production teams, students, contractors, volunteers, and vendors.
Help translate the vision and needs of directors and event organizers into clear technical and operational plans.
Coordinate scenery, lighting, sound, projection, video, staging, props, equipment, and other production-related needs.
Prepare venues and technical systems for rehearsals, technical rehearsals, performances, presentations, and special events.
Support major Arts and production events including Gala, Open Houses, professional development, presentations, and other events in which the Arts department plays a significant role.
Coordinate event and production logistics in partnership with the Director of Arts and other school leaders.
Independently operate and troubleshoot basic sound, lighting, projection, video, staging, and other live production systems.
Assist with technical design and implementation for productions and events.
Maintain safe operating practices for PAC equipment, backstage areas, stages, and production environments.
Stay current on relevant technology, systems, software, equipment, and industry practices.
Train staff and other approved users to operate routine PAC systems and approved event setups.
Provide limited technical consultation and A/V support for schoolwide events, professional development, presentations, and other event-related needs as appropriate.
Train and support student technical crews, Stage Managers, production staff, volunteers, teachers, and other approved users.
Create opportunities for students to develop technical production skills, responsibility, leadership, communication, and problem-solving.
Develop training materials, procedures, checklists, and resources that allow students and staff to take greater ownership of routine production and event responsibilities.
Provide appropriate supervision and support for students participating in technical production work.
Foster a safe, positive, Christ-centered environment for students and adults working within productions and PAC spaces.
Assist the Director of Arts with planning and monitoring PAC and production budgets.
Maintain awareness of equipment condition, inventory, and future replacement needs.
Recommend equipment purchases, upgrades, repairs, and capital improvements to the Director of Arts.
Help anticipate production and PAC resource needs as part of annual Arts planning.
Partner closely with the Director of Arts and Arts team to support departmental programming and priorities.
Maintain strong communication and collaboration with Facilities, IT, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.
Work with event organizers to identify technical requirements, timelines, setup needs, staffing needs, and event expectations.
Help establish systems that allow routine events and technical setups to operate efficiently without unnecessary dependence on one individual.
Maintain professional and positive relationships with internal and external partners.
Model deep connection and belief in Aug Prep’s North Star, mission, and values.