Theatre Manager/Assistant Technical Director

School Gig; Coronado (CA); On-site; USD 26,959 - 37,787; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and welfare benefits package

Job summary

A renowned educational institution in California seeks a Theater Manager/Assistant Technical Director to support Technical Theatre students and oversee operations at the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center. Responsibilities include preparing and maintaining audio/video equipment, assisting with lighting design, and ensuring safe operation of theater facilities. Ideal candidates should have experience in technical theatre and proficiency with theater equipment. This role offers a salary of $19.57 - $27.43 per hour based on experience and includes a benefits package.

Qualifications

• Education in technical theatre with relevant experience.
• Previous work as lighting, scenic, or sound designer preferred.
• Experience in stage production as a technician or manager.

Responsibilities

• Assist Technical Theatre Dept. Chair during productions.
• Prepare and operate audio and lighting systems for events.
• Maintain theater equipment and inventory for performances.
• Train and supervise students and technical staff.

Skills

Program lighting boards (ION, ETC 48/96)

Stage lighting design

Proficiency in Vectorworks

Audio/sound design principles

Comfort with stage machinery

Education

High school graduation or equivalent

Tools

Vectorworks

Lightwright 5

Job description

About the Role

The Theater Manager/Assistant Technical Director works as an instructional and practical assistant for Technical Theatre and Stagecraft students, grades 9-12 under the direction of the Technical Director/Lead Instructor. This position provides technical support and oversight of the theater operations including equipment and facility maintenance, audio/video set‑up and operations, inventory, training and functional supervision of students, technical staff and facility users of the Coronado High School Performing Arts Center; overseeing technical needs and some staffing components for performances, scheduling, interactions with renters, events and related functions in other district facilities appropriate to the District’s short and long term goals.

Special Note For Applicants

Candidates with areas of expertise in 2 or more of the following areas are encouraged to apply: scenic construction and scenic painting, lighting, sound, and video set up, stage management and production management, scenic, lighting, sound, or projection design, props, technical direction, rigging, run crew and backstage work, theater tech education.

Essential Duties

• Assist Technical Theatre Dept. Chair/Technical Director in a classroom and scene shop setting and during production preparation as assigned.
• Prepare light, audio, and other production systems for events for the purpose of operating such systems during events with responsibility to independently make artistic judgments, interpreting requirements and anticipating and resolving problems in order to accomplish successful presentations.
• Design lights, sound, scenery, or projections for productions as needed.
• Assist student designers.
• Assist District personnel, students and community users for the purpose of ensuring safe operation and protection of theater/performance equipment.
• Assist with maintaining stage and media equipment for the purpose of ensuring the availability and functioning of required tools and equipment within a safe work area.
• Perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment as necessary for the purpose of assisting in arranging for major repairs if needed and troubleshooting system problems.
• Assist in maintaining inventory of theater items for the purpose of providing security of tools, equipment, supplies, props and sets in the theater.
• Operate equipment used in theater production; adhering to safety practices.
• Work under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods.
• Operate within a defined budget.

Knowledge & Abilities

• Program lighting boards (ION, ETC 48/96, Strand Pallette).
• Hang, cable, and troubleshoot stage lights.
• Proficiency in Vectorworks and Lightwright 5.
• Algebra and/or geometry as these areas relate to technical theatre.
• Principles of sound, transmission and amplification, stage lighting and stage machinery.
• Understand fundamentals of audio/sound design.
• Plan and manage theatrical projects.
• Lead, guide, and/or coordinate others with compassion and understanding.

Education and Experience

Any combination equivalent to graduation from high school. Education in and previous experience as a lighting, scenic, or sound designer, carpenter, scenic painter, stage electrician, sound technician, stage manager, production manager, or experience in stage production.

Working Conditions & Compensation

Salary: $19.57 - $27.43 per hour (Range 9 on the Classified Salary Schedule; placement up to Step 11 based on verifiable work experience). Includes a health and welfare benefits package.

Location: Coronado High School - Coronado School of the Arts.

Hours: Days and some pre‑arranged evenings.

Environment: Generally hazard free environment and in a clean atmosphere.

Physical Demands: Generally requires 20% sitting, 50% walking, and 30% standing.