Arts Support Technician

Episcopal High School; Alexandria (VA); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Episcopal High School in Alexandria, VA is seeking a part-time Arts Support Technician to assist the Technical Theater Director with safe operation of performance spaces and audiovisual systems. The role supports school events, productions, and after-hours programs in a hands-on environment.

The position emphasizes carpentry, live sound, and student supervision, with a flexible schedule including some evenings and weekends during peak seasons. Prior school experience is valued.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of professional experience in technical theater, stagecraft, and/or live event production.
• Strong carpentry skills preferred and safety-conscious work habits.
• Experience working with classroom and performance spaces in schools is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist in providing AV support for school events including Chapel services, assemblies, guest speakers, student events, and special programs.
• Assist with the technical preparation and execution of major theater productions, instrumental performances, and dance shows.
• Support auxiliary and rental events during the summer months (June-August).
• Support safe operation of theater equipment, including lighting systems, sound systems, fly system, and shop tools.
• Supervise and mentor students during afternoon technical theater sessions (4:00-6:00pm, at least 3 days/week during peak season).
• Assist with set construction, rigging, and maintain theater and shop spaces.
• Serve as technical coverage during the school year in coordination with the Technical Theater Director.

Skills

Technical theater

Stagecraft

Carpentry

Live event production

Safety awareness

Education

4 Year Degree

Tools

Power tools

Lighting equipment

Sound systems

Fly system

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Episcopal High School - Alexandria, VA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00Hourly

Episcopal High School seeks a skilled and collaborative Arts Support Technician to support the Technical Theater Director in the safe and effective operation of The School's performance spaces and audiovisual systems. This position plays a key role in supporting performing arts productions, campus events, and auxiliary programming while helping ensure a safe, positive technical theater environment for students.

This is a hands-on role that combines event support, production assistance, student supervision, and venue maintenance. We are primarily seeking someone with carpentry and live sound experience. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the performing arts, interested in mentoring technical theater students, and prioritizes safety while keeping pace with our robust boarding school environment.

This part-time position will be scheduled for at least 15-20 hours per week throughout the full calendar year with a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends during production seasons and special events.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

• Assist in providing AV support for school events including Chapel services, assemblies, guest speakers, student events, and special programs
• Assist with the technical preparation and execution of:
  • (3) Major theater productions
  • Instrumental performances
  • Dance shows
• Support auxiliary and rental events during the summer months (June-August)
• Support the safe operation of theater equipment, including lighting systems, sound systems, fly system, and shop tools
• Assist in supervising and mentoring students during afternoon technical theater sessions, 4:00-6:00pm at least 3 days per week during peak show season (October-April)
• Assist with set construction and rigging
• Help maintain and organize theater and shop spaces
• Serve as technical coverage during the school year in coordination with the Technical Theater Director

Qualifications & Prerequisites

• 2+ years of professional experience in technical theater, stagecraft, and/or live event production
• Strong carpentry skills preferred
• Working knowledge of theatrical sound systems, lighting equipment, and stage equipment
• Experience operating power tools and production equipment
• Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
• Strong attention to safety and a desire to uphold best scene shop practices
• Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff
• Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends during peak seasons
• Availability to provide event coverage and be The School's primary event contact during school breaks and summer months (June-August)
• Experience working in secondary schools is strongly preferred