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Upper Campus Technical Theater Assistant

Pinewood Middle School · Campus, IL · Today
OTHR$30–$60/hrInternship

Responsibilities

  • Provide technical support for productions, concerts, assemblies, and special events throughout the school year
  • Design, set up, operate, and strike lighting, sound, projection, and set elements
  • Collaborate with faculty and support backstage operations to ensure successful performances
  • Attend technical/dress rehearsals and performances, concerts and other department events and operate and/or supervise student operation of sound, lighting, and related equipment

Requirements

  • Experience in technical theater, live event production, performing arts support, or related fields
  • Knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound reinforcement, projection, stagecraft, and production operations
  • Ability to troubleshoot technical equipment and solve problems efficiently
  • Strong organizational and project management skills
  • Comfortable working both independently and collaboratively
  • Ability to supervise, mentor, and work effectively with students
  • Strong communication and interpersonal skills
  • Commitment to safety and attention to detail
  • Flexible and adaptable in a dynamic school environment
  • Passion for the performing arts and supporting student growth through creative experiences

Qualifications

  • Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds
  • Ability to stand, bend, climb ladders, and perform physical tasks associated with set construction and installation
  • Visual and auditory acuity to monitor student activities and ensure safety

Benefits

  • This role is eligible to participate in the retirement plan with up to a 7% employer match

Pay

Pay range is $30 - $60 per hour depending on experience.

Schedule

Hours may vary depending on production schedules.

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