Schedule B – Musical Production -Assistant to Director

Ewing High School; Ewing Township (NJ); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Ewing High School in Ewing, New Jersey, part-time position as Assistant to Director for the Musical Production is available. The role involves assisting the Artistic Director with lighting, sound, and stage needs to ensure the musical meets production standards.

The position includes training student crew, coordinating backstage activities, and handling microphone setup and costume logistics for performances and dress rehearsals. Stipend is provided; apply through the district’s HR office.

Qualifications

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Working with the Artistic Director to ensure lighting, sound and set capabilities match the requirements of the musical
• Following standards set by the Artistic Director, holding auditions for the crew and providing training for all student members
• Managing all aspects of the crew
• Writing and programming all lighting cues as required
• Obtaining all training necessary to be able to operate the lighting and sound equipment
• Charging and setting up all microphones for rehearsals and public performances
• Overseeing all student work on lighting and sound during rehearsals and public performances
• Coordinating timing and stage cues for all actors, organizing backstage crew and sound/lighting crew
• Perform all costume fitting, sizing, makeup and accessorizing for all stage performers
• Give all costume requirements to the artistic director so an accurate order may be made and received in time for dress rehearsals

Skills

Lighting operation

Sound operation

Stage management

Audition coordination

Job description

Schedule B – Musical Production -Assistant to Director

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Job Details

Job ID: 5957141
Application Deadline: Oct 26, 2026 11:59 PM (Eastern Standard Time)
Posted: Oct 12, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)
Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

SALARY: In accordance with Schedule B of the ETEA

Stipend: $2,490

LOCATION: Ewing High School

Ewing Public Schools announces a vacancy for an Assistant to Director for the Musical Production.

• Working with the Artistic Director to ensure lighting, sound and set capabilities match the requirements of the musical;
• Following standards set by the Artistic Director, holding auditions for the crew and providing training for all student members;
• Managing all aspects of the crew;
• Writing and programming all lighting cues as required;
• Obtaining all training necessary to be able to operate the lighting and sound equipment;
• Charging and setting up all microphones for rehearsals and public performances;
• Overseeing all student work on lighting and sound during rehearsals and public performances;
• Coordinating timing and stage cues for all actors, organizing backstage crew and sound/lighting crew.
• Perform all costume fitting, sizing, makeup and accessorizing for all stage performers
• Give all costume requirements to the artistic director so an accurate order may be made and received in time for dress rehearsals.

EWING TOWNSHIP BOARD OF EDUCATION

Office of Human Resources

www.ewing.k12.nj.us

Position Type: Part-Time

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required