CCHS Theatre Technical Advisor

Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District; Concord (MA); On-site; USD 2,100 - 2,500; Full time

Job summary

Concord-Carlisle High School in Concord, MA, seeks a Theatre Technical Advisor to mentor student lighting, sound, and set crews for fall and spring productions. The role may involve props management and Run Crew activities, with after-school hours and occasional weekend commitments.

The position emphasizes hands-on direction, safety, and collaboration with student leaders, staff, and community members to ensure high-quality performances.

Qualifications

• Education & Experience: Experience in Technical Theatre, Stage Management, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of modern theatrical sound and lighting setups, stage rigging equipment, set construction techniques, and safety protocols.
• Teaching Experience: Background working with high school students in an educational setting.
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with students, staff, and community members.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Technical Director for two annual after-school productions: Fall play and Spring musical, coordinating student leaders of lighting, sound, and set construction.
• Oversee set construction after school and occasional weekends.
• Oversee lighting crew in design, fixture hanging, focusing, and programming.
• Oversee sound crew in design, microphone setup, and sound system configuration.
• Supervise stage rigging work including hanging backdrops, set pieces, and props.
• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot lighting, sound, and stage rigging systems with safety standards.
• Mentor student backstage crews to foster a collaborative, safe work environment.
• Oversee set strikes and stage maintenance for all productions.

Skills

Theatre technical knowledge

Stage management

Leadership

Communication

Education

Experience in Technical Theatre or related field

Tools

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Rigging equipment

Woodshop safety

Job description

Concord Public Schools and Concord-Carlisle Regional School District Concord-Carlisle High School - Concord, Massachusetts Open in Google Maps

CCHS Theatre Technical Advisor

Job Details

Job ID: 5955852

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Oct 09, 2026 12:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Overview

The Theatre Technical Advisor oversees and mentors the student lighting crew, sound crew, and set construction crew for CCHS Theatre productions–currently a fall play and a musical in the spring. The Theatre Tech Advisor may also assist students managing props and students working on “Run Crew” for CC Theatre productions.

Annual Stipend: $2,296

*For this year only, we need someone for the Musical in Spring 2027. The stipend for the 2026-27 school year will be $1,148; however, after the 2026-27 school year, the candidate will receive the full annual stipend.

Directing & Production Support

• Serve as Technical Director for two annual after-school productions: a Fall play and a Spring musical. This includes working directly with the student leaders of the Set Construction, Sound, and Lighting crews. Position may require being at CCHS afternoons most every day, leading up to both the fall and spring productions.
• Oversee set construction after school (and possibly an occasional weekend).
• Oversee the lighting crew in light plot design, fixture hanging/focusing, and programming.
• Oversee the sound crew in sound design, microphone setup, and sound system configuration.
• Directly supervise all stage rigging work, including hanging backdrops, set pieces, and props

Theatre & Production Management

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot theatrical lighting, sound, and stage rigging systems in compliance with professional safety standards.
• Supervise and mentor student stage crews, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and safety-conscious work environment.
• Oversee set strikes and stage maintenance for all productions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Experience in Technical Theatre, Stage Management, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of modern theatrical sound and lighting setups. stage rigging equipment, set construction techniques, and general theatre/woodshop safety protocols.
• Teaching Experience: Background working with high school students in an educational setting
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with students, staff, and community members.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Work at Heights: Occasional climbing, balancing, and working at heights on ladders, catwalks, and aerial lifts.
• Tools & Equipment: Proficient and safe operation of hand/power tools, medium-weight staging materials, and technical equipment.

Welcome to Concord-Carlisle High School

Concord-Carlisle Regional School District's mission is to educate all students as lifelong learners, creative thinkers, caring citizens, and responsible contributors in our increasingly diverse global society. We embrace our diverse community regardless of race, ethnicity, gender identity, gender expression, religion, disability—mental or physical —sexual orientation, or socioeconomic status. We welcome, respect, value, and encourage our employees, students, and families to share their cultures with those they work, learn, and interact with, fostering a greater sense of cultural humility for all. We understand the commitment it takes to cultivate healthy learning and working environments that balance psychological safety with accountability.Our district is committed to hiring, mentoring, and retaining a racially diverse staff. We are intentional about increasing the representation of Educators of Color in teaching and leadership positions across our schools. We are relentless in our efforts to bolster equity in both academic and learning spaces by fostering a culture of equity, inclusivity, and belonging, and ensuring our employees and students have equitable access to resources and opportunities needed to thrive.We do not exclude from participation, deny the benefits of Concord-Carlisle Regional School District from or otherwise discriminate against, individuals based on race*, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, active military/veteran status, marital status, familial status, pregnancy, or pregnancy-related condition, homelessness, ancestry, ethnic background, national origin, or any other category protected by state or federal law in the administration of its educational and employment policies, or in its programs and activities (*race to include traits historically associated with race, including, but not limited to, hair texture, hair type, hair length and protective hairstyles).

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Katie Stahl
• 500 Walden Street
• Concord, Massachusetts 01742
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]