ABOUT SEWICKLEY ACADEMY

Distinguished by its rigorous academics, outstanding faculty, and highly motivated students, Sewickley Academy is Pittsburgh's longest-standing coeducational independent PreK-12 day school. Our mission is to inspire and educate students to engage their hearts, minds, and hands to cultivate their full individual and collective potential in the service of a greater good. At the Academy, every child is challenged to explore and excel to their highest ability and encouraged to arrive each day with their authentic selves.

With the recent completion of state-of-the-art computer science and robotics classrooms and new athletic facilities, the Academy is poised for the continued expansion of our STEM and athletic programs. We believe strongly in the importance and value of a well-rounded education in academics, the arts, athletics, and community service. Our faculty and staff from all departments and divisions work together to create an environment of encouragement and support by inspiring students to reach their goals and develop a love of learning.

This position offers a competitive salary plus excellent benefits and work/life balance programs, including a premium-free health plan option, an excellent retirement plan, generous leave time, and tuition benefits programs. Are you searching for a workplace where a diverse mix of talented people come together to serve our students? If so, apply for this today!

Job Description

The Technical Director is responsible for the technical aspects of all performing arts events and productions within the school. This includes overseeing the lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and other technical elements of performances. The position is a full-time, 12-month staff role.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee all technical aspects of performing arts events and productions, including lighting, sound, set design, stage management, and other technical elements for five theatrical productions per year.
• Design and instruct 2-3 courses on Technical Theater each trimester for middle and senior school students.
• Work collaboratively with faculty and staff to develop technical plans and schedules for performances and events.
• Participate in the development of budgets and cost estimates for technical elements of productions, and manage expenses within budgetary constraints.
• Collaborate and communicate with the Buildings and Grounds management team to schedule, maintain, and ensure facility compliance.

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  Bachelor's degree in theater production, technical theater, or related field.
• Minimum of three years of experience in technical theater production, including experience in lighting, sound, set design, and stage management.
• Strong organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and meet deadlines.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to work collaboratively with faculty and staff.
• Knowledge of current technical theater equipment and systems, including lighting and sound equipment, rigging, and staging.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support performing arts events and productions.

ARE YOU READY TO JOIN OUR TEAM?

All interested applicants applying for this position should submit their resume, cover letter, and salary requirements.

Sewickley Academy is committed to having an inclusive community where all members are treated with dignity and respect. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Academy does not discriminate in its hiring or employment practices on the basis of gender/gender-identity, sex, race or ethnicity, color, national origin, religion, age, disability, veteran's status, genetic information, family or marital status, sexual orientation, or any other protected class.

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