Technical Director & Theater Manager

About the role

The Technical Director & Theater Manager oversees all technical aspects of the Franklin Theater, serving as the primary lead for lighting, sound, and scenic elements for a thriving performing arts program. This full time, 10-month, benefits-eligible position follows the academic calendar and is based on-site at our historic West End campus in Portland, Maine.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses such as Production Tech and Theater Lab in our Middle and Upper schools
• Oversight of co-curricular technical activities
• Recruit, train, and manage student stage crews
• Balancing high-level technical production with a passion for student-centered pedagogy
• Collaborate with directors to design and execute scenic elements
• Maintain the theater scene shop with strict adherence to safety protocols

Qualifications & Skills

• Education: Bachelor’s Degree in Technical Theater, Theater Arts, or a related field; Master’s degree preferred
• Experience: Minimum of 3–5 years in technical theater management, ideally in an educational setting
• Technical Expertise: Strong background in scenic construction, lighting design (ETC Ion/Eos), and live sound reinforcement
• Technology: Proficiency with Google Suite (email, calendars, docs) and Microsoft Office; knowledge of (or ability to learn) Veracross and Magnus
• Communication: Excellent writing and interpersonal skills to effectively engage with students, parents, and colleagues
• Physical: Ability to stand, walk, climb ladders/scaffolding, and regularly lift/move up to 50 pounds