DHS Student Worker - Theatre Tech Operator

Davenport High School; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 17,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Davenport High School is seeking a Student Worker to handle theatre tech operations at the Performing Arts Center. This long-running, part-time role supports events with lighting, sound, and curtain control, requiring student enrollment and technical theatre exposure.

Immediate start with duties extending through potential Summer 2027, including assisting patrons and ensuring safety and order during performances.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Canyon High School student.
• Technical Theatre Class work or related experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Set up all technical needs prior to the event start.
• Monitor patron entrance to the facility to ensure safety and professional demeanor.
• Assist with handicapped patrons.
• Operate lights/sounds/curtains during the event.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Assist with end of event strike.
• Assist with any emergency procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Skills

Microphone setup

Soundboard operation

Lighting cue programming

Curtain control

Education

Current Canyon High School student

Tools

Stage Lighting

Stage Sound

Communication Equipment

Job description

DHS Student Worker - Theatre Tech Operator

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Please note: This position may be needed through Summer 2027.

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the set-up and technical operations for events held at the High School Performing Arts Center

Education / Certification:

• Must be a currentCanyon High School student.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Technical Theatre Class work or related experience is required.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to hook up microphones, patch and operate levels on soundboard.
• Ability to play music through sound system from various components.
• Ability to program cues, patch and operate the light board.
• Ability to manipulate curtains and other back stage headsets, etc.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Set up all technical needs prior to the event start.
• Monitor patron entrance to the facility to ensure safety and professional demeanor.
• Assist with handicapped patrons.
• Operate lights/sounds/curtains during the event.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Assist with end of event strike.
• Assist with any emergency procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:
Basic Office equipment (computer, copier, etc.), Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, and Communication Equipment.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to noise, low or intense illumination.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct, read and understand verbal instructions, and maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.

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Job Details

Job ID: 5911143
Application Deadline: Nov 30, 2026 11:59 PM (Central Standard Time)
Posted: Sep 01, 2026 5:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Please note: This position may be needed through Summer 2027.

Primary Purpose:
Responsible for the set-up and technical operations for events held at the High School Performing Arts Center

Education / Certification:

• Must be a currentCanyon High School student.

Experience / Other Requirements

• Technical Theatre Class work or related experience is required.

Special Knowledge / Skills:

• Ability to hook up microphones, patch and operate levels on soundboard.
• Ability to play music through sound system from various components.
• Ability to program cues, patch and operate the light board.
• Ability to manipulate curtains and other back stage headsets, etc.

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Set up all technical needs prior to the event start.
• Monitor patron entrance to the facility to ensure safety and professional demeanor.
• Assist with handicapped patrons.
• Operate lights/sounds/curtains during the event.
• Maintain professional appearance.
• Assist with end of event strike.
• Assist with any emergency procedures.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Equipment Used:
Basic Office equipment (computer, copier, etc.), Stage Lighting, Stage Sound, and Communication Equipment.

Working Conditions:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Frequent: Sitting, standing, walking, climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, pulling, pushing, reaching, hearing, speaking clearly, visual acuity and occasional lifting up to 25 pounds.
• Frequent exposure to noise, low or intense illumination.
• Ability to communicate (verbal and written), instruct, read and understand verbal instructions, and maintain emotional control under stress and work with frequent interruptions.

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Categories:

Athletics & Activities > Theater Production

Contact Information

• Human Resources
• 1404 IH 35 North
• New Braunfels, Texas 78130
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]