CCHS Theatre Technical Advisor

Position Overview The Theatre Technical Advisor oversees and mentors the student lighting crew, sound crew, and set construction crew for CCHS Theatre productions-currently a fall play and a musical in the spring. The Theatre Tech Advisor may also assist students managing props and students working on "Run Crew" for CC Theatre productions.

Annual Stipend: $2,296

• For this year only, we need someone for the Musical in Spring 2027. The stipend for the 2026-27 school year will be $1,148; however, after the 2026-27 school year, the candidate will receive the full annual stipend.*

Key Responsibilities Directing & Production Support

• Serve as Technical Director for two annual after-school productions: a Fall play and a Spring musical. This includes working directly with the student leaders of the Set Construction, Sound, and Lighting crews. Position may require being at CCHS afternoons most every day, leading up to both the fall and spring productions.
• Oversee set construction after school (and possibly an occasional weekend).
• Oversee the lighting crew in light plot design, fixture hanging/focusing, and programming.
• Oversee the sound crew in sound design, microphone setup, and sound system configuration.
• Directly supervise all stage rigging work, including hanging backdrops, set pieces, and props

Theatre & Production Management

• Maintain, operate, and troubleshoot theatrical lighting, sound, and stage rigging systems in compliance with professional safety standards.
• Supervise and mentor student stage crews, fostering a collaborative, supportive, and safety-conscious work environment.
• Oversee set strikes and stage maintenance for all productions.

Qualifications & Requirements

• Education & Experience: Experience in Technical Theatre, Stage Management, or a related field.
• Technical Skills: Strong working knowledge of modern theatrical sound and lighting setups. stage rigging equipment, set construction techniques, and general theatre/woodshop safety protocols.
• Teaching Experience: Background working with high school students in an educational setting
• Communication: Exceptional verbal and written communication skills with a proven track record of collaborating effectively with students, staff, and community members.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Physical Effort: Moderate physical effort, including prolonged standing, walking, bending, and stooping.
• Work at Heights: Occasional climbing, balancing, and working at heights on ladders, catwalks, and aerial lifts.
• Tools & Equipment: Proficient and safe operation of hand/power tools, medium-weight staging materials, and technical equipment.