High School Musical Technical Director (PRHS)

About the role

Direct and coordinate the construction of sets for the high-school musical, and the disassembling and storage of sets for future use.

Responsibilities

• Design a set or sets to enhance the overall production.
• Arrange for the use of school facilities for construction of sets.
• Recruit students and volunteers to assist with the production of the sets.
• Oversee the selection and purchase of materials and supplies from the musical budget.
• Coordinate set construction.
• Supervise the cleaning, storing, and caring of all equipment and supplies.
• Supervise students during set construction and maintain student discipline in accordance with the student Code of Conduct.
• Oversee the closing of the set construction account.
• Prepare and submit an end-of-show summary to the Musical Director.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Supervise students participating in the program.
• Direct activities of any program volunteers.

Requirements

• Experience in or knowledge of stage set construction is desirable.
• Current criminal record and child abuse clearances required.
• Ability to read and interpret documents such as rules, operating, or procedure manuals.
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of students, parents, or employees of the district.
• Ability to communicate positively with members of the media.
• Basic computer skills in word processing and database are helpful.
• Exhibit qualities of leadership and organizational ability.
• Ability to apply knowledge of current research and theory in the field.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, staff, and the community.
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form.
• Ability to perform duties with awareness of all district requirements and Board of Education policies.

Physical Demands

• Frequently required to walk and stand; occasionally sit and run.
• Frequently bend or twist at the trunk; may also squat, stoop, kneel, reach above the head, or reach forward.
• Moderate lifting of equipment weighing between 10-50 pounds may be necessary.
• Good depth perception and ability to see objects/persons at a distance.
• Frequently required to hear conversation in quiet as well as noisy environments and determine the direction of sound.
• Must be able to communicate directions clearly to students.

Work Environment

• Work inside or outside depending on the event.
• Ability to meet deadlines with severe time constraints and interact with the public and other workers.
• Direct responsibility for the safety and well-being of students.
• Noise level varies from quiet to loud.

Pay

$3,381.00 stipend.