Theatre Tech Assistant - Hourly

Young World Physical Education; Manassas (VA); On-site; USD 15,153 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Theatre Tech Assistant position at Manassas City Public Schools Osbourn High School in Manassas, Virginia is an hourly, 12-month role supporting theatre productions throughout the school year.

You will assist in building sets, designing props, and providing technical support during load-in and strike, under the supervision of the Theatre Teacher.

Qualifications

• High School Degree or equivalent, experience working with hand and power tools (OSHA Certification is a plus but not required).
• Must be comfortable standing for long periods, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.
• Serve as a role model and work as part of a production team with a safety-first mindset.

Responsibilities

• Set Construction: assist in building platforming, flats, and structural scenery.
• Scenic Painting: base coats, textures, and detail painting for sets.
• Prop Coordination: design or build hand props and furniture for each show.
• Shop Stewardship: maintain a safe, organized scene shop and proper tool return.
• Technical Support: assist with Load-In and Strike.

Job description

Theatre Tech Assistant - Hourly

Manassas City Public Schools Osbourn High School - Manassas, Virginia

Job Details

Application Deadline: Posted until filled

Posted: Jul 17, 2026 4:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: To Be Determined

Job Description

Position Title: Theatre Tech Assistant

Pay Grade: Hourly Period of Employment: 12 months

Description Approved/Revised: FLSA Status: Non-exempt

Supervised by and/or Reports to: Theatre Teacher

General Responsibilities:

• Set Construction: Assist in building platforming, flats, and structural scenery using various materials (wood, metal, fabric).
• Scenic Painting: Execute base coats, textures, and detail painting for sets as directed by the production design.
• Prop Coordination: Design, source, or build hand props and furniture pieces specific to the era and style of each show.
• Shop Stewardship: Maintain a safe, organized, and efficient scene shop. Ensure all tools are handled correctly and returned to their proper places.
• Technical Support: Assist with "Load-In" (moving scenery into the theatre) and "Strike" (the dismantling and storage of the set after the final performance).

Essential Duties:

• The Theatre Tech Assistant will work with Theatre Teacher to help design and build sets, props, and other technical aspects of plays and shows throughout the school year.
• The Theatre Tech Assistant will also be potentially available to assist with technical requirements of community groups using the Osbourn High School auditorium (specifically but not limited to the light booth and sound board).

Requisite Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Serve as a role model.
• Basic understanding of working in a theatre environment as part of a production team.
• Technical Skill: Functional knowledge of basic hand and power tools (drills, saws, sanders) and painting techniques.
• Collaborative Spirit: Ability to take creative direction well while offering practical solutions to technical challenges.
• Safety Conscious: A "safety first" mindset regarding power tools, ladders, and heavy lifting.
• Dependability: Consistent attendance during the high-intensity weeks leading up to a production (Tech Week).

Requisite Education and Experience:

• High School Degree or equivalent, experience working with hand and power tools (OSHA Certification is a plus but not required).

Physical Requirements:

Must be comfortable standing for long periods, climbing ladders, and lifting up to 40 lbs.

Must have the use of sensory skills in order to effectively communicate and interact with other employees and the public through the use of the telephone and personal contact as normally defined by the ability to see, read, talk, hear, handle or feel objects and controls. Physical capability to effectively use and operate various items of office related equipment, such as, but not limited to: a personal computer, calculator, copier, and fax machine. Some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, grasping, or repetitive motions required.

Manassas City Public Schools (MCPS) does not discriminate in employment nor in the provision of educational programs, services and activities on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, age, marital status, veteran status, disability, genetic information, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Position Type: Temporary

Salary: $18.02 Per Hour

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Contact Information

• Stacy Hancock, HR Coordinator
• Human Resources
• Phone: [phone]
• Email: [e-mail]