Theater Technician

Part-time position

Contracted hours will vary

About the School

Ashbrook Independent School is a secular, private, coeducational institution whose mission is to “Challenge and Nurture Academically Capable Students”. The school includes a preschool, an elementary school, and a middle school.

Ashbrook Independent School believes that educational excellence occurs when a combination of outstanding teachers, a clearly-defined curriculum with an emphasis on the arts and sciences, small classes, motivated students, and a well- equipped learning environment co-exist. When these factors are in place, students learn not only the joy of discovery, but also traditional values such as courtesy, enterprise, self mastery, and the importance of personal responsibility. Our programs support the Jeffersonian ideal of free citizens interacting voluntarily for the common good. Our hope is that in habits of mind an Ashbrook graduate will be ready for the twenty-first century: open-minded and curious, yet able to evaluate ideas critically.

Ashbrook’s educators continue to nourish children’s joy of discovery and passion for learning and to provide for all children’s social, emotional, physical, intellectual, and moral growth.  Specifically for younger children, it is important to give special attention to the mastery of those basic skills and concepts that are the foundation of all future learning. As children grow older, they enter a period in their educational experience where they experience a variety of significant changes, both individually and collectively. The range of academic ability and physical and emotional development becomes wide.

For additional information on the history of Ashbrook and its programs, please go to our website at www.ashbrookschool.org.

Job Summary

Ashbrook Independent School is seeking an enthusiastic and professional Theater Technician to provide production and technical support for events in the Ashbrook Theater.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Theater Technician will:

• Embody, manifest, and advocate for the mission of the school.
• Deliver excellent customer service to diverse audiences.
• Maintain effective working relationships with stakeholders.
• Represent the school to all of its constituents including to the community, parents, students, alumni, faculty, and staff.

• Arrive to work and contracted events on time and maintain regular job attendance.
• Serve as part of Ashbrook’s operational team.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

The Theater Technician will:

• Provide production and technical support for the use of the Ashbrook Theater by internal and external individuals and/or organizations.
• Works directly with lighting/sound/rigging in the theater.
• Maintains the safety and compliance of electrical components throughout the theater.
• Ensures facility operation is in compliance with building codes, health regulations, including implementing safety measures and state and federal regulations
• Remains proficient in the use and upkeep of all theater equipment.
• Resolves routine problems and operational difficulties.
• Be present during rehearsals and events as contracted.
• Collaborates with event manager to support the set up and clean-up of the event with school staff, contracted vendors and volunteers.
• Participates as a valuable member of the Operations Team to maintain the safety and upkeep of the general facility.

Qualifications:

• At least two years of experience with technical theater production in a full-sized theater facility.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.
• Proficient with using sound, lighting, rigging and other equipment necessary for the job.
• PREFERRED: Training and/or certification/degree in area related to technical theater production.

Compensation

Hourly wage rate will be determined based on experience level. Base salary starts at $15 per hour.
This is a part-time contractual position with no benefits - hours will vary based on each contracted event.

How to Apply

Your application should include a current resume, cover letter, and professional references.

Applications will be screened starting on October 1, 2018.

The cover letter should clearly articulate how you meet the qualifications of the position. Ashbrook Independent School is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by law.