Theatre Production/Technical Manager - Winter

Illinois School District U-46; États-Unis; Sur place; USD 15 000 - 35 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Theatre Production/Technical Manager to support a high-quality theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics to provide meaningful student opportunities.

The role involves coordinating with the Auditorium Manager and Director to build/set pieces, lighting, and sound designs, while training student crews and ensuring safety. Expected commitment includes building hours and attending performances.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in theatre education is preferred.
• PEL preferred.
• High School Diploma required.
• OSHA Tool Safety certifications required (Power Tools and Ladder Safety).
• Related coursework or prior related experience required.

Responsabilités

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity.
• Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.
• Create a learning environment conducive to the physical, social, and emotional development of students.
• Cultivate a positive, harassment-free culture using constructive feedback.
• Protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.
• Apply and enforce student discipline per the Student Code of Conduct and handbook.
• Create/build/procure/finish set pieces as requested by the Director.
• Schedule building time with the Auditorium Manager and Director.
• Create/procure a lighting scheme with the Auditorium Manager and Director.
• Create/procure a sound design with the Auditorium Manager and Director.
• Manage/train student set crew in safe use of tools and movement of set pieces with the Auditorium Manager.
• Create/procure/organize/maintain props as requested by the Director.
• 80 hours of building and rehearsal.
• Attend all show performances.

Formation

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education

Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

High School Diploma required

OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification

OSHA Ladder Safety Certification

Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

Description du poste

Theatre Production/Technical Manager

• Position Type: Appendix F - Extra Duty/ Non-Coaching
• Date Posted: 10/23/2026
• Date Available: ASAP
• Closing Date: 06/01/2027

Position / Title:

Theatre Production/Technical Manager

Bargaining Unit:

NAC

Department/Location:

High School Activities

Calendar Days:

N/A

Reports To:

Building Athletics/ Activities Director

JD Revision Date:

07/29/2024

Supervises:

N/A

Function / Position Summary

To support a high-quality theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics in order to provide opportunities for students.

Job Duties / Responsibilities

Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.

Maintain high expectations for student achievement and behavior and motivate students to work to their highest potential.

Maintain equipment associated with the activity.

Demonstrate prompt and regular attendance.

Create an environment conducive to learning and appropriate for the physical, social, and emotional development of students.

Cultivate a positive, harassment free culture which motivates students through the use of effective communication and constructive feedback.

Take all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities.

Apply and enforce student discipline in accordance with the Student Code of Conduct and appropriate student handbook.

Create/build/procure/finish set pieces as requested by the Director.

Schedule building time in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and Director.

Create/procure a lighting scheme in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.

Create/procure a sound design in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager and the Director.

Manage/train student set crew in the safe and appropriate use of tools and movement of floor-based set pieces in collaboration with the Auditorium Manager.

Create/procure/organize/maintain props as requested by the Director.

80 hours of building and rehearsal.

Attend all show performances.

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred

Appropriate Professional Educator's License (PEL) preferred

High School Diploma required

Related coursework and/or previous related experience required

OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)

OSHA Ladder Safety Certification required (in-hand or prior to beginning work)

Experience / Knowledge

Previous technical experience required.

Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback, and to conduct conferences as needed with parents,students, administrators, or other teachers.

Strong communication, public relations, and interpersonal skills.

Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions, inquiries, and/or complaints.

Display courtesy, tact, and respect when dealing with others.

Maintain appropriate confidentiality.

Establish and maintain effective working relationships; demonstrate a commitment to teamwork.

Ability and willingness to learn and refresh job skills through professional development in order to meet the changing needs of this position.

Ability to react well under pressure, handle and balance multiple demands at one time, work with frequent unscheduled interruptions, and perform duties and tasks at expected levels of professionalism.

Physical Demands

Occasionally requires physical exertion to manually move, lift, or carry heavy materials or equipment, including set pieces and other related equipment.

Requires use of power tools and ladders.

Must work in noisy and crowded environments.

Public contact requiring appropriate business-like apparel.

Terms of Employment

This is an Appendix F stipend position in accordance to the school year calendar.

For Non-ETA Coaches: this position is for this year only.

Terms of employment will be determined win collaboration with the athletic/activity director.