Theatre - Play Tech Director

Contoocook Valley School District; Peterborough (NH); On-site; USD 17,000 - 21,000; Part time

Job summary

Contoocook Valley School District invites applications for Theater Play Tech Director at ConVal High School in Peterborough, NH. This $1,700 monthly stipend role directs productions and oversees lighting, sound, set design, and stage management while modeling professional conduct and artistic integrity.

You will report to the Director of Athletics and Co-Curriculars and coordinate rehearsals, staff meetings, safety protocols, and compliance with copyright laws.

Qualifications

• Experience directing theatrical productions (musical and/or plays).
• Knowledge of lighting, sound, set design, and stage management.
• Commitment to professional conduct and artistic integrity.
• CPR/First Aid/AED training per AHA or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Maintains knowledge of school and district policies and implements them within the drama program.
• Ensures scripts and royalties are handled legally and consistently.
• Attends required staff or departmental meetings.
• Establishes artistic vision and fundamental techniques for production staff.
• Leads production meetings to unify staff technical aspects with program goals.
• Delegates duties to assistants and evaluates staff effectiveness at show end.
• Maintains ensemble discipline and fosters a cooperative, high-morale environment.
• Coordinates rehearsal and performance schedule, ensuring auditorium/stage is booked properly.
• Manages front-of-house requirements: ticket sales, programs, ushering.
• Coordinates with maintenance and custodial staff regarding set construction, stage cleaning, and facility access.
• Maintains documentation for student participation, including permission slips and emergency contact forms.
• Provides safeguards for maintenance and protection of theater equipment including mics, lighting boards, and power tools.
• Mentors students to promote character traits like trust, respect, responsibility, fairness, and citizenship.
• Monitors student eligibility and conduct to keep theater a positive educational component.
• Provides supervision during rehearsals, performances, and travel.
• Establishes and enforces Stage Rules for safety and backstage conduct.
• Initiates safety protocols for stage work with ladders, tools, and heavy scenery.
• Directs and mentors student stage managers, tech crews, and assistants.
• Helps students explore future opportunities in performing arts.

Skills

Directing

Lighting

Sound

Set design

Stage management

Safety standards

Tools

Lighting boards

Sound systems

Stage equipment

Job description

• Location: ConVal High School - Peterborough, NH

THEATER PLAY TECH DIRECTOR (ConVal High School)

Position Type:

$1,700 Stipend (No benefits associated with this position)

QUALIFICATIONS

Previous successful experience in directing theatrical productions (musical and/or plays).

Substantial knowledge of the technical aspects of theater - including lighting, sound, set design, and stage management - and a commitment to staying current with modern theater practices and safety standards.

Must serve as an appropriate role model for students through professional conduct, inclusive instructions, and artistic integrity.

Trained in compliance with the American Heart Association or other nationally recognized organization or association focused on emergency cardiovascular care, in first aid, cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR), and the use of Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs).

REPORTS TO

Director of Athletics and Co-Curriculars

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Maintains thorough knowledge of all school and district policies and is responsible for their implementation within the drama program.

Has knowledge of copyright laws and licensing requirements; ensures all scripts and royalties are handled legally and consistently.

Follows the proper administrative line of command and attends all required staff or departmental meetings.

STAFF RESPONSIBILITIES

Establishes the artistic vision and fundamental techniques to be taught by the production staff.

Leads production meetings to ensure the staff technical aspects are unified in the program's goals.

Delegates specific duties to assistants and evaluates the effectiveness of the tech production team at the conclusion of the show.

Maintains ensemble discipline, resolves internal grievances, and fosters a cooperative, high-morale environment.

ADMINISTRATIVE & TECHNICAL DUTIES

Coordinates the rehearsal and performance schedule, ensuring facility use (auditorium/stage) is booked through the proper channels.

Manages the "front of house" requirements, including ticket sales, programs, and ushering.

Coordinates with maintenance and custodial staff regarding set construction, stage cleaning, and facility access.

Maintains documentation for student participation, including permission slips and emergency contact forms.

Provides proper safeguards for the maintenance and protection of all theater equipment, including microphones, lighting boards, and power tools.

STUDENT RESPONSIBILITIES

Serves as a mentor to promote character traits of trustworthiness, respect, responsibility, fairness, and citizenship.

Monitors student academic eligibility and conduct, ensuring theater remains a positive component of the student's education.

Provides constant supervision at all rehearsals, performances, and during any program-related travel.

Establishes and communicates clear "Stage Rules" regarding safety, attendance, and backstage behavior.

Initiates safety protocols for stage work, including proper use of ladders, tools, and heavy scenery.

Directs and mentors student stage managers, tech crews, and assistants.

Assists students in exploring future opportunities in the performing arts (e.g., high school program transitions).

FINANCE AND EQUIPMENT

Participates in the budgeting process with the Principal, establishing requirements for scripts, royalties, costumes, and sets. Operates strictly within the allocated budget.

Accountable for all school-owned theatrical equipment; manages the inventory of costumes, props, and technical gear.

Ensures the stage, backstage areas, and dressing rooms are clean and secure after every rehearsal and performance.

Secures all doors, lights, and equipment before leaving the building if custodians are not on duty.

PUBLIC RELATIONS

Organizes and leads parent/student meetings prior to the start of the production season.

Promotes the drama program within the school to recruit a diverse range of student participants.

Coordinates with the school office and local media to promote performance dates and celebrate student achievements.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER:

The Contoocook Valley School District is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The District is committed to providing a workplace that is free from discrimination and harassment based on age, color, creed, disability, gender identity, marital status, national origin, pregnancy, race, religion, sex or sexual orientation. The District will provide reasonable accommodations for employees and applicants with disabilities who otherwise meet the education, training and experience requirements specified in the pertinent job description(s).