Job Goal: The Theater Technician is responsible for preparing and operating all technical aspects of events and performances held within the Wellesley Public Schools.  Performance venues include but are not limited to the Auditorium, Little Theatre and performing arts classrooms at both the high school and middle school. Wellesley Public Schools community affiliates include town departments, parent/caregiver support organizations, Wellesley Education Foundation, and other town-sponsored organizations

Performance Responsibilities:

• Setting up technical needs (microphones, acoustic shell, risers, monitors, etc.) for a variety of school and school-affiliated community events. Events include but are not limited to concerts, meetings, awards ceremonies, special events and others as directed by the Director of Performing Arts

• Programming cues for lights and sound at above events

• Operating the sound and light boards during technical rehearsals and performances

• Train and supervise students, performing arts sta?, school and community organizations in the safe and correct use of stage, lighting, and sound equipment

• Ensuring the safe use and storage of sensitive technical theatre equipment during and after events

• Reporting maintenance needs to the auditorium manager and Director of Performing Arts

• Collaborating with teachers, directors, members of production teams, performing arts leadership, administrative staff, and parent/caregiver volunteers

• Communicating with a variety of stakeholders to determine and meet the various technical needs of these events

• Designing sound, lights, and sets in collaboration with drama director(s) for WPS performances

• Supervising the use of scene shop power and hand tools and training students and staff on proper usage, and maintaining the cleanliness and organization of the space

• Participating in strike and equipment breakdown after events, load in and load out of sets for off-site festival performances, and transporting sets in a district-rented vehicle upon request

• Participation in technical meetings/production team meetings

• Providing for the needs of outside rentals in Performing Arts spaces, including but not limited to training and being present to operate equipment at any time when technical expertise is required, and all other responsibilities as directed by the Director of Performing Arts (renters not affiliated with WPS will be billed for additional compensation)

Evaluated by: Director of Performing Arts

Work Year/Work Day:  Due to the varying frequency and duration of performances, hours will vary.

Salary/Benefits: The position will be compensated on an hourly basis.  Rate is included in Appendix B of the WEA agreements.

Qualifications:

• Degree in Technical Theatre or Stage Management and/or a minimum of three years’ technical experience in performing arts preferred

• OSHA Certification (OSHA 10 – Construction or General Industry)

• Experience and expertise in sound design, lighting design, and set constructions

• Knowledge of sensitive technical theatre equipment, their safe use and their maintenance

• Ability to conduct sound checks, equalize audio levels, and achieve a balanced sound throughout the performance space

• Experience in the safe construction of sets, safe operation of fly systems, rigging, fire curtain, stage dressing, etc.

• Ability to troubleshoot and work both independently and collaboratively to solve unexpected problems

• Successful completion of a Criminal Record Check (C.O.R.I.), Sexual Offender Record Check (S.O.R.I) and fingerprints

• Passion for working with children/students

• Basic knowledge of child growth and development

• Knowledge of basic behavioral strategies

• Knowledge of basic learning strategies

• A strong commitment to helping a wide variety of culturally diverse students achieve their full potential

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 job. Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, talk, and/or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands or arms, climb or balance and stoop.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus. The employee is required to have the cognitive ability and focus to manage multiple detailed tasks at once with frequent interruptions.

Work Environment:

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

Work is performed in an educational environment. Majority of the work is performed in a moderately noisy environment with frequent interruptions.

Non-Discrimination Statement:

Applicants for employment are considered without regard to age, physical, mental or psychiatric disability, genetics, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, national origin, or military status.

School Committee Approval Date: June 20, 2025