Arts Technical Director
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Job Title: Arts Technical Director
Status: Exempt Staff Full-time School-Year
Department: Arts
Reports to: Arts Department Head
POSITION DESCRIPTION: St. Pauls School seeks a full-time Technical Director in the Arts Department to support all our Performing and Fine Arts productions and performances. Position to begin duties in August of 2025.
The Technical Director works closely with the Theater Director Dance Director Music Director Head of the Arts Department all contracted designers over hired staff and School Facilities team as well as with students. The ideal candidate will demonstrate dependability vision proactivity and organization as well as passionate proficiency in their technical knowledge and care when working with students.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Production Electrician duties set up sound supervise scenery and set dressing stage management tasks for all productions and performances during the academic calendar;
- Broadly responsible to ensure each production and performance runs smoothly from first technical planning meetings through rehearsals and last curtain;
- Coordinate equipment moves for performances;
- Oversee the Technical Director budget including the acquisition and upkeep of equipment systems and all arts teaching/performance spaces;
- Oversee use and maintenance of tools infrastructural equipment inventory of technical equipment (microphones headsets etc.) tools and supplies manage arts facilities and arts calendar;
- Enforce safety guidelines for all teaching/performance spaces;
- Collaborate with and support various departments and student groups throughout the school with technical expertise and attend and support a variety of events held in Memorial Hall and other performance spaces;
- Flexibility in scheduling will be required to accommodate evening and weekend rehearsals productions and performances based on production needs throughout the year;
- Perform additional duties as needed.
St. Pauls is a completely residential co-educational Episcopal secondary school in Concord NH welcoming to all faiths. St. Pauls seeks applications from candidates who will promote the Schools commitment to attracting and retaining a highly talented and diverse faculty. A successful candidate will have a demonstrated gift for engaging a diverse student body and strengthening St. Pauls School community.
REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION: Bachelors or Masters Degree in Technical Theater required.
EXPERIENCE: Teaching and Technical Directing experience required. Experience working with adolescents and supporting their academic social and emotional growth preferred.
- 3 plus years of experience in technical theater or related field
- Teaching experience highly valued
- Detail oriented with excellent written and oral communication skills; can prioritize tasks and work independently to execute a production timeline
- Carpentry skills metal work/welding a plus; wide range of construction skills to finish work
- Skills or experience with rigging and staging lighting theatrical sound design technical effects and project management
- Proficiency with Q-Lab knowledge of VectorWorks Microsoft Suite or equivalent
- Knowledge of safety codes regulations and procedures and the ability to create an environment where these safety codes are always followed
- Current drivers license is required
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Physical demands include dexterity for carpentry construction metal work mechanical and supply operation including but not limited to using power and hand tools equipment driving and fine motor skills. Walking ascending/descending stairs and ladders stooping bending reaching carrying lifting pushing/pulling and sitting or standing for extended periods of time are common. Ability to lift push/pull and/or carry up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools is required.
SALARY: Competitive based on experience
TO APPLY: Candidates should send a cover letter and resume with this application.
St. Pauls School is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and has a strong commitment to the principles of diversity. St. Pauls School does not discriminate on the basis of race creed ethnic origin disability or sexual orientation and complies with applicable laws for the protection of civil rights.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
