Technical Theater Production Supervisor

Success Academy Charter Schools•New York, NY

12h•$65,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Technical Theater Production Supervisor is a school-based role that additionally oversees and provides supplemental guidance for all K-12 technical theatre-based objectives, including set design, lighting design, and sound design. This coach will be salary-based and required to attend rehearsals that take place after school-based hours and occasionally other duties during the day, affiliated with the assembly of productions and teacher development. This role is managed by the Theatre Program Manager.

Requirements

Achieved outstanding high-quality results
Have professional training in a rigorous technical theater program or technical project management
Have a passion for theater and learning and for working with children and implementing effective theater instruction
Set ambitious goals for yourself and others, and are not afraid of putting in the hard work it takes to achieve them
Have confidence and presence -- You enjoy taking the lead and inspiring others with your passion and commitment
Enjoy collaborating with others (i.e., playing on an athletics team, or in a band or orchestra)
Have leadership experience (i.e., technical director for a theatrical institute or company)
Pay strong attention to detail, and have experience juggling multiple responsibilities and planning around competing priorities
Have experience working with a group of children
Embody the character traits we value in our ETHOS - Excellence, Teamwork, Humor, Ownership, and making sure our Scholars are top of mind
Have a valid driver’s license

Nice To Haves

A 2-year or 4-year degree is a plus, but it is not mandatory.

Responsibilities

Pre-professional technical theatre training for theatre teachers across the network
Assisting students with Building of sets and props
Assisting students with Designing and programming lighting
Assisting students with Sound design and sound needs
Helping to implement the technical theatre curriculum at all schools.
Visiting all school locations and their corresponding classes/theatre staff at least twice a year (preferably during production times) and provide feedback to staff on how to level up their use of technical theatre both in the classroom and when presenting final products.
Providing weekly recaps to the Theatre Program Manager as well as Joseph Powell, head of Scholar Talent.
Building a classroom culture in which scholars develop a love of technical theater
Collaborating with Theater Teachers across the network to build world-class theater programs with high production values
Acting as project manager for large scale Technical Theater events including components in scenic design, lighting, sound, and involving large groups of key stakeholders
Offering training and support in the technical arts to Theatre Teachers
Engaging students with a variety of technical theatre skills including, but not limited to carpentry, scenic painting, rigging, prop making, light programming, sound mixing, and maintenance of equipment
Designing and execute professional-quality sets with lighting and sound elements to match