Theater Specialist

Dexter Community Schools; Dexter (MI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 26,000; Part time

Job summary

Dexter Community Schools is seeking a Theater Specialist to oversee the Center for the Performing Arts at Dexter High School and the campus stages, coordinating productions and managing light, sound, and stage equipment. You will schedule shows, train a student technical team, ensure safety, and support activities, events, and performances.

Evening/weekend availability is required. Required Bachelor Degree in Arts Management and theater production experience, with strong communication and

Qualifications

• Bachelor degree in arts management required
• Experience in theater production required
• Experience with construction tools required
• Experience with lighting, sound, rigging, and counter-weight fly systems required
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organizational skills; ability to relate well to youth and adults

Responsibilities

• Assess and provide for the technical needs of directors for productions (scenery, lights, audio)
• Develop master calendar for facility usage with education offices and principals
• Maintain production schedules, including rehearsals
• Maintain safe, clean, secure environment for students, staff, technicians, and patrons
• Serve as a resource to students, staff, and community using the theater
• Maintain and monitor scene shop safety
• Monitor equipment and supplies; request orders through facilities
• Monitor accounting of funds
• Create and train a student theater technical team
• Schedule student tech team to support theater usage
• Train staff and volunteers in auditorium equipment usage
• Participate in a community advisory group
• Maintain communication with administration, staff and community
• Other duties as assigned

Education

Bachelor Degree in Arts Management

Tools

Construction tools

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Rigging

Fly systems

Job description

2026/2027School Year

Position ~ Theater Specialist

Location ~ CPA – Dexter High School

Posting Date: October 16, 2026

Closing Date: October 27, 2026/Until filled

Reports to: Principal for Operations

Position Summary

The Theater Specialist will be responsible for the overall operations at the Center for the Performing Arts at Dexter High School and the smaller stages on campus, including scheduling and coordinating fine and performing arts activities, designing and operating light, sound, and stage equipment, coordinating a student theater technical team, and providing support for activities, events, and performances.

Rate of Pay

$16 - $19 an hour

Hours

20-30 hours per week (Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekend hours)

Essential Job Functions

• Assess and provide for the technical needs of directors for the development of their productions, including scenery, lights, audio, and any other required needs.
• Work with the Community Education Office, building principals, and other school staff to develop a master calendar for facility usage.
• Maintain a schedule for production of the shows, including rehearsals.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and secure environment for students, staff, technicians, and patrons of the theaters.
• Serve as a resource to students, staff, and community that use the theater.
• Maintain and monitor scene shop safety.
• Monitor needs for equipment, lighting, supplies, etc., and request supplies to be ordered through the facilities department.
• Monitor accounting of funds.
• Create and train a student theater technical team in the proper use of auditorium equipment.
• Schedule student theater technical team to support use of the theater.
• Train staff and other volunteers in the proper use of auditorium equipment.
• Participate in a community advisory group.
• Maintain communication with administration, staff, and community members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education or Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Arts Management
• Successful experience in theater production
• Experience with construction tools
• Experience with lighting, sound, rigging, and counter-weight fly systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organization skillsAbility to relate well to and work with both youth and adults

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

As required to operate special equipment or perform special duties

Physical Demands

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.Must be able lift 50 lbs of weight.Must be able to work in all weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee will be expected to work in a public setting involving staff, students and community in a safe and efficient manner at all times.Work environment may change frequently due to numerous factors such as unforeseen events, special projects, weather conditions or other circumstances.

NOTE

This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex (including sexual orientation, gender identity, and gender expression), disability, age, religion, height, weight, marital or family status, military status, ancestry, genetic information, or any other legally protected category, (collectively, "Protected Classes"), in its educational programs and activities, including employment opportunities.

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