Theater Specialist

2026/2027School Year

Position Theater Specialist

Location CPA Dexter High School

Posting Date: October 16 2026
Closing Date: October 27 2026/Until filled

Reports to: Principal for Operations

Position Summary

The Theater Specialist will be responsible for the overall operations at the Center for the Performing Arts at Dexter High School and the smaller stages on campus including scheduling and coordinating fine and performing arts activities designing and operating light sound and stage equipment coordinating a student theater technical team and providing support for activities events and performances.

Rate of Pay

$16 - $19 an hour

Hours

20-30 hours per week (Willingness to work a flexible schedule including evenings and weekend hours)

Essential Job Functions

• Assess and provide for the technical needs of directors for the development of their productions including scenery lights audio and any other required needs.
• Work with the Community Education Office building principals and other school staff to develop a master calendar for facility usage.
• Maintain a schedule for production of the shows including rehearsals.
• Maintain a safe clean and secure environment for students staff technicians and patrons of the theaters.
• Serve as a resource to students staff and community that use the theater.
• Maintain and monitor scene shop safety.
• Monitor needs for equipment lighting supplies etc. and request supplies to be ordered through the facilities department.
• Monitor accounting of funds.
• Create and train a student theater technical team in the proper use of auditorium equipment.
• Schedule student theater technical team to support use of the theater.
• Train staff and other volunteers in the proper use of auditorium equipment.
• Participate in a community advisory group.
• Maintain communication with administration staff and community members.
• Other duties as assigned.

Education or Experience

• Bachelor Degree in Arts Management
• Successful experience in theater production
• Experience with construction tools
• Experience with lighting sound rigging and counter-weight fly systems
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills
• Good organization skills
• Ability to relate well to and work with both youth and adults

Certificates Licenses Registrations

As required to operate special equipment or perform special duties

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this be able lift 50 lbs of be able to work in all weather conditions.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions.

Employee will be expected to work in a public setting involving staff students and community in a safe and efficient manner at all environment may change frequently due to numerous factors such as unforeseen events special projects weather conditions or other circumstances.

Method of Application

Internal candidates - Must submit a letter of interest to Bill Harris at and Barb Leonard at by 4:00 PM on the internal closing date.

External Applicants are asked to apply online at .

Application Procedure:
Apply online to Dexter Community Schools

Selection Procedure:
External candidate will be contracted through:

EduStaff
4120 Brockton Dr SE
Grand Rapids MI 49512

Applicants must be received by 4:00 PM of the deadline date.

NOTE: This position will be posted internally and externally at the same time. No external candidates will be considered until all internal obligations have been met.

The Board of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race color national origin sex (including sexual orientation gender identity and gender expression) disability age religion height weight marital or family status military status ancestry genetic information or any other legally protected category (collectively Protected Classes) in its educational programs and activities including employment opportunities.

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER