Theater Technical Support

JOB DESCRIPTION – Theater Technical Support

Chadwick School

Palos Verdes Peninsula, California

Chadwick School is an independent, K-12, coeducational day school dedicated to academic excellence, the development of exemplary character, and self-discovery through experience. A highly educated faculty and staff bring out the best in the talented student body through active learning, challenging academics, one-on-one mentoring, unparalleled global opportunities, nationally distinguished outdoor education and community service programs, outstanding athletic opportunities, and award-winning visual and performing arts.

The core values of respect, responsibility, honesty, fairness, and compassion are widely shared and fostered daily in classrooms, during co-curricular activities, and through the camaraderie of this close-knit community.

Located on a beautiful, 45-acre hilltop campus on the scenic Palos Verdes Peninsula in Los Angeles County, Chadwick enrolls over 800 students drawn from more than 45 Southern California communities.

Founded in 1935 by visionary educator Margaret Lee Chadwick, Chadwick is one of two schools operated by the Roessler-Chadwick Foundation. In 2010, Chadwick International School (CISS) was formed in Songdo, South Korea, which expanded opportunities for students around the globe to benefit from a world-class Chadwick education.

Job Title: Performing Arts Technical Support             

Division/Department: Performing Arts

Reports To: Performing Arts Department Chair 

 Location: Palos Verdes, CA

Type of position/FLSA:    Seasonal Part-time hourly

POSITION SUMMARY

Chadwick School’s Performing Arts Department is looking for an energizing, enthusiastic individuals with theatre and drama experience (professionally and/or in the classroom) and who are excited to support the performing arts department and school productions.

These Theater Tech professionals will collaborate with theatre department members to provide a rich learning atmosphere that aligns with Chadwick's mission and expectations along with professional expertise.

These individuals will support school and performing arts programming in the Laverty Center, the performing arts facility. 

The ideal candidate will help inspire a love of theatre, performance, reflection, creativity, and courage in Chadwick students. 

ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES

• Weekly hours would be flexible based on production commitments; there will be after-school, evening, and weekend commitments during various times of the year and, during these times, this individual would in later in the day.
• Support an after-school play/musical theatre experience during the fall semester.
• Support programming in the performing arts facility, including running lights and sound during assigned school or performing arts events, including some evening and weekend commitments. The school's Technical Director will provide all necessary training for these responsibilities.
• Embody the mission, vision, and core values of Chadwick School
• Collaborate with department members to support an environment that aligns with departmental philosophy and needs.
• Establishes and maintains standards of student behavior required to provide an orderly and productive environment.
• Communicate promptly and professionally with students, families, and colleagues.
• Participate in department and faculty meetings. 
• Read and follow employment policies outlined in the Employee Handbook.
• Read and follow academic policies outlined in the relevant division Handbook.
• Perform additional duties or responsibilities as needed. 

REQUIRED AND PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCES, AND SKILLS

• A bachelor’s degree is preferred.
• 3 years of relevant professional experience preferred. 
• A deep and broad knowledge and level of expertise for the skill needed.
• Strong written and oral communication skills in English
• Strong interpersonal and collaboration skills; joyful and enthusiastic
• Experience working in a school setting preferred.

Compensation:  $25 - $65 per hour

Anticipated base hourly pay is dependent on experience and qualifications.

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT

• Required to lift and carry up to a maximum of 25 lbs., in a correct manner consistent with the appropriate training provided by the School.
• Occasionally required to use hand to finger, handle or feel objects, touch and use tools, reach with hands and arms, climb stairs, bend, stoop, twist, lift, reach, push, pull, grasp, balance, kneel, crouch, crawl, grasp, talk, hear, and walk during the course of employment.
• Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and an ability to adjust focus.
• May use telephone, computer, copier, and other office equipment in the course of a day.
• Required to sit while operating word processing equipment for a few hours daily, repetitive motion for typing and other keystroke needs.

Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential function of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time.  This may include warm, hot, or cold temperatures.  The noise level in the work environment is moderate.

CLEARANCES

Required Testing:  TB Assessment     Clearances:  Background check

Note: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties and responsibilities that are required of the position.

Salary : $25 - $65