Theater Technical Director
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MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Farmington Hills MI
INVITES APPLICANTS FOR THE POSITION OF
THEATER TECHNICAL DIRECTOR
Join our highly committed team of Mercy educators who have a passion for Catholic education and a
willingness to inspire our students to become Women Who Make A Difference.
MERCY HIGH SCHOOL
Mercy High School is a sponsored ministry of the Institute of the Sisters of Mercy of the Americas and is a member of Mercy Education. Compelled by our Catholic faith and the spirit of the Sisters of Mercy Mercy High School is a premier college preparatory school that educates and nurtures young women of diverse backgrounds to excel academically serve compassionately and lead courageously. Our work embodies the Critical Concerns of the Sisters of Mercy and the Mercy Education Core Values: Compelled by Mercy; Educational Courage; Inspired By Faith; Principled Leadership; Voice For Dignity and Respect.
Mercy High School commits to a climate and culture that are deeply rooted in:
Academic Excellence Collaboration Diversity Innovation Integrity Leadership Respect Sustainability
Mercy High School is a racially ethnically and economically diverse student body of approximately 500
young women. Our commitment to diversity equity and inclusion is reflected in our policies
curriculum and extracurricular activities which align to the Sisters of Mercy Critical Concerns of Racism
Immigration Womens Issues Care for the Earth and NonViolence.
POSITION DESCRIPTION
Theater Technical Director
Mercy High School in Farmington Hills has immediate need for a Theater Technical Director for theschool year. The selected candidate must be willing to work Saturdays (September midMarch excluding holiday weekends) and attend after school/evening rehearsals three weeks prior to each main stage production.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
Collaborate with the Production staff of the fall play and spring musical
Design scenery over the summer for the fall play and spring musical
Mentor and instruct students in aspects of technical theatre including set design and construction sound lights and rigging.
Construct and paint scenery with student stage crew on Saturdays from 9am3pm
Acquire building supplies
Oversee set strike after Sunday performance
Attend technical rehearsals (MonThurs for three weeks before show dates)
Work with light crew to design and record light cues during technical rehearsals
Work with sound crew during technical rehearsals
Help stage crew with scene changes during technical rehearsals
Coordinate and oversee technical elements for rentals (hourly rate in addition to contract compensation)
KEY QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Construction/Set Construction experience required
Sound and Lighting experience required
Scenic Design experience required
Fly Space and Rigging experience required
Qlab knowledge and projection experience a bonus
Applicants should visibly demonstrate a willingness to expand their knowledge and engage in professional growth opportunities in all areas including Diversity Equity and Inclusion attend a Protecting Gods Children workshop and complete a background check.
Interested candidates are invited to send a letter of interest resume and portfolio for immediate consideration to Mary Vallone Assistant to the Principal at . Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis and this job posting will remain open until filled.
Mercy High School is an Equal Opportunity Employer and considers all applicants for employment equally regardless of age color national origin race sex disability status protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law. Because of its status as a religious entity the school may consider an applicants religious affiliation in its employment decisions consistent with State and Federal law.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full Time
