Part-time Technical Theater

St. Martin's Episcopal School in Metairie is seeking a part-time Technical Theater faculty member for the 2025-2026 academic school year. The position will begin in August 2025. This part-time (20 hours weekly), salaried, non-exempt position reports to the Head of Upper School. Although guidance is furnished, independent judgment is expected in performing the job duties.  This individual is responsible for the management of the fine arts facility. Since the Performing Arts Department functions as a unit, cooperation in performing miscellaneous duties as assigned would always be expected. The Technical Theater employee interfaces with students, parents, and various segments of the school community.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Oversight of lighting equipment to include:

  • Maintain inventory of lighting equipment.

  • Design lighting for productions and special events.

  • Hang and focus with lighting as needed

  •  Run lighting for shows and events.

• Oversight of sound equipment (this excludes library equipment) to include:

  • Maintain inventory of sound equipment.

  • Design sound for productions and special events.

  • Run sound for shows and events.

  • Train interested students on sound equipment.

• Oversight of set design equipment to include:

  • Maintain inventory of theater equipment.

  • Supervise/create set construction and design.

  • Supervise strikes and work crews.

  • Weekly walk-through of the facility.

•  Assist with production events to include:

  • Work all shows, special days, and holiday events. (StM Day, Senior Chapel, Grandfriends, LS Production, etc.)

  • Manage and work all rental events.

  • Handle AV needs in the theater.  

•  General upkeep of the facility to include:

  • Organize and maintain capital equipment

  • Necessary cleaning and safety equipment

  • Weekly walk-through

  • Maintain inventory

  • Adhere to all safety procedures and guidelines

• Serve as technical director for assemblies, programs, and special events, including assisting students

• Effective use of technological resources as demonstrated through routine application of both base-level technical skills and job-specific technical competencies.  The Appendix contains a detailed list.

• Adhere to all established business procedures as outlined in the Expense Guidelines as published on the intranet. 

Qualifications:

• College background and/or 3-5 years of experience in the technical aspects of the theater, including set construction and design, lighting, sound, and show production.

• Superior ability to read and write the English language sufficiently for completion of various written paperwork, including, but not limited to: filing, record keeping, categorizing, drafting of correspondence, reports, etc.

• Ability to use hand tools and power tools properly.

• Knowledge of the school's mission, purpose, and goals, and the role of the Performing Arts Facilities Manager in achieving the same.

• Ability to grasp, lift, and/or carry or otherwise move objects with a weight up to 30-50lbs.

When applying for this position, please complete the application after the resume upload process. 

St. Martin’s Episcopal School is actively working to create a diverse work community. Candidates from diverse backgrounds are encouraged to apply. St. Martin’s Episcopal School is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. St. Martin’s Episcopal School does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, marital status, sex, gender or gender identity, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by applicable federal, state or local law.

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