Drama Technical Assistant

Sylvania; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 25,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

Olympia School District is seeking a Drama Technical Assistant to support technical theatre activities, including stage management, safety, set construction, lighting and sound design for productions. The role involves supervising students, coordinating with the theatre troupe director, and ensuring safe practices in the scene shop and PAC spaces.

The position requires after-school hours 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm, with additional commitments during tech rehearsals and performances.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical theatre.
• Familiarity with sound, lighting and rigging systems.
• Experience operating power tools.
• Experience working with young students.

Responsibilities

• Availability for three productions per year, including two mainstage plays and a spring musical.
• Commitment to be present for any needed technical work.
• Rehearsals 3:30–6:00pm Monday–Friday, with some Saturday calls.
• Tech rehearsals with longer hours to be discussed.
• Periodic design meetings with student leads.
• Supervising students in the PAC on construction and rigging tasks.
• Guiding student designers to collaborate effectively.
• Helping students meet deadlines and complete tasks.
• Communicating with the Theatre Director about supplies and safety needs.
• Managing spaces and equipment storage safely; physical work may exceed 50 pounds.

Skills

Technical theatre

Sound systems

Lighting systems

Rigging systems

Experience working with students

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Purpose:

The job of “Drama Technical Assistant” is responsible for assisting with the elements of technical theatre including safety and stage management and set construction, properties, lighting and sound design and implementation. The Technical Assistant supports the technical crew members through the construction, rehearsal and performance phases of Olympia High School Drama Club/thespian productions.

Required Attachments:

• Resume
• 3 Reference Forms and/or Letters
• First Aid/CPR Card

Position works Monday through Friday from 3:30 pm to 6:00 pm.

Prior experience working in technical theatre, familiarity with theatrical sound, lighting and rigging systems preferred.

The Olympia School District is committed to increasing the diversity of staff in ourschools. Candidates who can contribute to this goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengthsand experiences in this area.

Essential Functions:

• Availability for three productions per year, including two mainstage plays and a spring musical
• Commitment to be present for any needed technical work
• Rehearsals are between the hours of 3:30 and 6:00 Monday through Friday, as well as some Saturday work calls
• Tech rehearsals will have longer hours, to be discussed
• Periodic design meetings with student leads
• Supervising students working in the PAC on construction projects and rigging tasks, ensuring safe practices and healthy work culture
• Guiding student designers in collaborating with one another
• Helping students adhere to deadlines and complete tasks fully
• Communicating with OHS Theatre Troupe Director about needed supplies, safety concerns, or other technical needs
• Managing physical spaces, including the scene shop and PAC space, ensuring that supplies and equipment are stored safely and are well organized
• Engaging in physically demanding work, including lifting items exceeding 50 pounds

Job Requirements--Qualifications:

• Experience working in technical theatre
• Familiarity with theatrical sound, lighting, and rigging systems
• Experience operating power tools and constructing structurally sound structures
• Experience working with young students

Licenses, Certifications, Bonding, and/or Testing:

• Criminal Justice Fingerprint Clearance.
• Current First Aid/CPR Certification.

Skills, Knowledge and/or Abilities:

• Ability, by use of required skills, to motivate student athletes, communicate with individuals and groups from varied educational and cultural backgrounds; work cooperatively with other coaches, administrators, staff, and support personnel; organize and manage assigned aspects of the assigned sport/activity; and support District/building philosophy/goals and objectives for student activities.
• Abilities to stand and walk for prolonged periods, perform a variety of specialized and responsible tasks, maintain records, establish and maintain cooperative professional working relationships with students, parents, other school personnel and meet schedule and established deadlines.

Olympia School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Auxiliary aids and services will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. The following employee(s) have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Title IX Officer – James Whitehead, [phone], [e-mail]; Executive Director of Elementary Education – Autumn Lara, [phone], [e-mail]; Section 504 and ADA Coordinator (Students) – Ken Turcotte, [phone], [e-mail]; ADA Coordinator (Staff) – Starla Hoff, [phone], [e-mail];  Affirmative Action Officer and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator – Scott Niemann, [phone], [e-mail]. Address: Knox Administrative Center, 111 Bethel St NE, Olympia, WA 98506.

The Olympia School District will provide reasonable Accommodations to enable persons with disabilities the opportunity to apply for open positions and to participate in District interview procedures.Persons with disabilities or are in need of translation services are asked to notify the Human Resources Office at least three days prior to the date on which the requested accommodation is needed. Human Resources Officer: Voice: [phone] or TDD: [phone] or FAX: [phone].