Performing Arts Tech Lead — Stage, Lighting & Events

Wilsonville High School; Wilsonville (OR); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PERS retirement

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Employee assistance program

Professional development

Job summary

Wilsonville High School in the West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J seeks a Performing Arts Technician to run the auditorium’s technical operations and to support school productions and community events. The role includes managing crews, coordinating events, and acting as stage manager when required.

The position requires a minimum of five years in technical theater, a bachelor’s degree in the field, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Night and weekend work are frequently needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in technical theater production or equivalent.
• Minimum five years of progressively responsible technical theater experience.
• Experience in a proscenium theater with fly systems and safety culture.

Responsibilities

• Develop a maintenance schedule for the theatrical system and diagnose issues.
• Recruit, train, and oversee technical crews and students for performances.
• Schedule, load-in/load-out, and oversee productions and events.
• Install and operate lighting, sound, video and rigging equipment.
• Oversee scenic shop operations and ensure equipment is properly maintained.
• Provide stage management and coordinate production teams with stakeholders.

Skills

Communication

Multitask

Punctual

Reliability

Safety awareness

Education

Bachelor’s degree in technical theater production

Tools

Theatrical lighting systems

AV control systems

Google Suite

Job description

Wilsonville High School in the West Linn-Wilsonville SD 3J seeks a Performing Arts Technician to run the auditorium’s technical operations and to support school productions and community events. The role includes managing crews, coordinating events, and acting as stage manager when required.

The position requires a minimum of five years in technical theater, a bachelor’s degree in the field, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. Night and weekend work are frequently needed.