Theatre Technician

UWCSEA Dover is seeking an experienced and committed Theatre Technician to join our Drama department.

The primary purpose of this role is to provide technical and design support for events, with a specific focus on sound and projection design. These events include Drama and Dance productions, Primary Arts Festivals, Global Concerns (GC), and other events as determined by the Head of Drama.

• Design sound and projection for events, particularly Drama productions, working in conjunction with teacher directors
• Training and supervising students in running sound and projection for events
• Maintain and manage the College’s theatre resources, equipment and inventory, including maintenance of stores
• Maintain and manage, in coordination with the Head of Drama, the sound strand of the Drama Productions budget
• Technically coordinate productions, events and arts festivals
• Manage the live and recorded sound setup and mixing for events

• Min. Diploma or professional certificate in relevant area of technical expertise, particularly lighting, sound or stage/production management
• A minimum of 2 years relevant experience.
• Sound and projection design and operation skills are essential and an understanding of theatre lighting would be a bonus
• Proficient with Qlab, Millumin and other similar applications would be advantageous
• Safe working practices, especially with regards to working at height, are essential
• Ability to work with appropriate document and spreadsheet software to effectively coordinate and plan is essential
• Ability to communicate with teacher-directors, event coordinators, students, other departments, outside contractors and Facilities is essential
• Strong organisational skills to manage workflow, budgets and demands on time are essential
• Ability to work creatively to solve design challenges and support the work of teacher-directors and event coordinators with innovative approaches to sound is highly advantageous
• Ability to set up and work with digital audio editing and manipulation and wireless audio networks would be highly advantageous
• Collaborative skills of working as part of a team to support the productions and events as required are highly advantageous
• Advanced practical skills of video editing and projection mapping skills would be highly advantageous
• Experience working with young people is a distinct advantage
• Enthusiasm for working with young people is essential

The UWC Mission is to make education a force to unite people, nations and culture for peace and a sustainable future. We are committed to creating a community in which all members feel safe and secure, and know that their authentic selves and individual differences are accepted with respect and care. At UWCSEA, we acknowledge that diversity, equity, inclusion and justice (DEIJ) is an ongoing and evolving process and strive to create and sustain a sense of belonging for all members of our community, past, present and future.

All qualified applicants, including those who identify as a part of marginalized group(s) and individuals with (dis) abilities are all encouraged to apply. Our school is committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of all the students in our care and expects all applicants to share this commitment. We follow safe recruitment practices and all appointments are subject to interview, satisfactory references, identity and criminal record checks.