Theater Technician - SY 26/27

Wellesley Public Schools•Wellesley, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Theater Technician is responsible for preparing and operating all technical aspects of events and performances held within the Wellesley Public Schools. Performance venues include but are not limited to the Auditorium, Little Theatre and performing arts classrooms at both the high school and middle school. Wellesley Public Schools community affiliates include town departments, parent/caregiver support organizations, Wellesley Education Foundation, and other town-sponsored organizations.

Requirements

OSHA Certification (OSHA 10 – Construction or General Industry)
Experience and expertise in sound design, lighting design, and set constructions
Knowledge of sensitive technical theatre equipment, their safe use and their maintenance
Ability to conduct sound checks, equalize audio levels, and achieve a balanced sound throughout the performance space
Experience in the safe construction of sets, safe operation of fly systems, rigging, fire curtain, stage dressing, etc.
Ability to troubleshoot and work both independently and collaboratively to solve unexpected problems
Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprints
Passion for working with children/students
Basic knowledge of child growth and development
Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies
Knowledge of basic learning strategies
A strong commitment to helping a wide variety of culturally diverse students achieve their full potential

Nice To Haves

Degree in Technical Theatre or Stage Management and/or a minimum of three years’ technical experience in performing arts preferred

Responsibilities

Setting up technical needs (microphones, acoustic shell, risers, monitors, etc.) for a variety of school and school-affiliated community events. Events include but are not limited to concerts, meetings, awards ceremonies, special events and others as directed by the Director of Performing Arts
Programming cues for lights and sound at above events
Operating the sound and light boards during technical rehearsals and performances
Train and supervise students, performing arts staff, school and community organizations in the safe and correct use of stage, lighting, and sound equipment
Ensuring the safe use and storage of sensitive technical theatre equipment during and after events
Reporting maintenance needs to the auditorium manager and Director of Performing Arts
Collaborating with teachers, directors, members of production teams, performing arts leadership, administrative staff, and parent/caregiver volunteers
Communicating with a variety of stakeholders to determine and meet the various technical needs of these events
Designing sound, lights, and sets in collaboration with drama director(s) for WPS performances
Supervising the use of scene shop power and hand tools and training students and staff on proper usage, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the space
Participating in strike and equipment breakdown after events, load in and load out of sets for off-site festival performances, and transporting sets in a district-rented vehicle upon request
Participation in technical meetings/production team meetings
Providing for the needs of outside rentals in Performing Arts spaces, including but not limited to training and being present to operate equipment at any time when technical expertise is required, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Performing Arts (renters not affiliated with WPS will be billed for additional compensation)