Theater Tech

Miss Porter's School; Farmington (CT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Miss Porter's School in Farmington, CT is seeking an Audio Visual Technician to install, operate, and maintain sound, lighting, and video systems for campus events and performances.

In the afternoons, you will serve as the Technical Theater Director, providing leadership for three major theater productions each year and collaborating with faculty and students.

This role demands reliability, strong communication, and the ability to work evenings and weekends as events schedule requires.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; associate or technical training preferred.
• Experience with audio systems, lighting boards and video equipment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs and work flexible hours.
• Strong communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to troubleshoot electronics and operate AV equipment during events.

Responsibilities

• Set up, operate and break down sound and lighting for events.
• Provide live sound and lighting control for performances.
• Assist faculty with AV equipment and troubleshooting.
• Perform routine maintenance and inventory of AV gear.
• Collaborate with Facilities for event needs and theater sets.
• Train students and staff on AV equipment use.

Skills

Audio systems

Lighting boards

Video equipment

Troubleshooting

Communication skills

Time management

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate’s degree or technical training preferred

Tools

QSC/AudioConsole

DMX lighting control

Job description

Position Summary:

The Audio Visual Technician is responsible for the setup, operation, and maintenance of audio, video, and lighting equipment used for school events, performances, and other campus activities. This role ensures the reliable operation of audiovisual systems across the school campus. In addition, the technician serves as the Technical Theater Director in the afternoons, providing technical leadership and support for the school's three major theater productions each year.

• Set up, operate and break down sound and lighting equipment for school events (speakers, performances, theater production, events and meetings)
• Provide live sound support, lighting control and video projection support
• Assist faculty and staff with av technology (projectors, microphones, etc.) when needed
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues in timely manner including during events and performances
• Perform routine maintenance and inventory of AV equipment (sound boards and theater lighting) working with vendors to complete maintenance/installation of equipment when necessary
• Coordinate sound and lighting for events with faculty, staff and students as needs
• Train students and faculty/staff on basic AV equipment use when needed
• Maintain cables, storage areas and equipment organization
• Submit maintenance request work orders for the department areas, campus and events as needed.
• Collaborate with Facilities department on supporting event performance needs and building theater sets
• Support the theater program as technical theater director and instructor
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent (Associate’s degree or technical training preferred)
• Experience with audio systems, lighting boards and video equipment
• Basic understanding of and ability to troubleshoot electronic equipment
• Ability to lift and move equipment (up to 50lbs)
• Ability to work flexible hours including some evenings and weekends
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and customer service skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills; able to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• High attention to detail and accuracy; able to perform tasks independently.
• Strong problem-solving skills and a proactive, collaborative work style.

Physical and Environmental Requirements:

• Repetitive (keyboard) motion
• Standing for extended periods
• Walking
• Lifting, bending and climbing ladders as needed

The essential functions and basic skills have been included. It is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all functions, responsibilities, skills, and abilities. Additional functions and requirements may be assigned as deemed appropriate.