Theatre Technical Director: Sets, Lighting & Sound

Illinois School District U-46; South Elgin (IL); On-site; USD 12,000 - 18,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Theatre: Technical Director at South Elgin High School to support a high-quality theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics for student opportunities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff to design sets, lighting, and sound in collaboration with managers and the Director; ensuring safety with tools and equipment; and supervising student crews during building and rehearsals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Theatre Education preferred; HS diploma 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).
• Previous technical theatre experience is required.

Responsibilities

• Communicate effectively with parents, students, administrators, teacher colleagues, and community leaders.
• Maintain equipment associated with the activity and ensure safety.
• 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.
• Attend all show performances.

Skills

Strong communication

Teamwork

Public speaking

Conflict resolution

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre Education preferred

High School Diploma required

OSHA Power Tool Safety Certification

OSHA Ladder Safety Certification

Tools

Power tools

Ladders

Job description

Illinois School District U-46 is seeking a Theatre: Technical Director at South Elgin High School to support a high-quality theatre program, focusing on visual and functional aesthetics for student opportunities.

Responsibilities include coordinating with staff to design sets, lighting, and sound in collaboration with managers and the Director; ensuring safety with tools and equipment; and supervising student crews during building and rehearsals.