Technical Theater Coordinator

Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District

The Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District is looking to hire a full-time, year round Technical Theater Coordinator (aka Technical Director) to collaborate with and support the various performing arts departments at Santa Monica High School with the intention of building and teaching a CTE course in Stagecraft at the high school. In addition to SAMOHI’s Barnum Hall and Humanities Centers theaters, the campus will be adding a new Black Box Theater in 2027.

This person may also be called upon to manage events at the other performing arts venues in the district as time and scheduling permits, specifically the Adams Performing Arts Center and the Lincoln Theater in Santa Monica, and the Van Dyke Theater in Malibu.

Under general supervision of the Facility Use Manager, organizes, coordinates and supports event operations at Barnum Hall and the Memorial Greek Amphitheatre located on the campus of Santa Monica High School (SAMOHI) for student performances and community, commercial and non-profit rentals; arranges for facility and equipment maintenance for performance spaces; may support special event and filming rentals; oversees the use of district facilities by external users;

provides technical guidance to student crews and operations staff.

• EDUCATION:
  
  Educational attainment equivalent to a high school diploma or its recognized equivalent AND some coursework, training or certification in theater production or related field.
• EXPERIENCE:
  
  Three (3) years of experience in technical theater, stagecraft, and live theatrical events production, or related field. Must have experience in stage lighting, sound, projections, and rigging, as well as scenic carpentry. Experience providing technical guidance to student crews and operations staff desired.
• LICENSE AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: A valid California driver’s license and availability of private transportation or ability to provide transportation between District sites may be required.

Note:

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees, and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities and qualifications required of personnel so classified. Reasonable accommodations will be made so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

• Develops and maintains calendar of events for Barnum Hall and the Greek Theatre (located on the campus of Santa Monica High School) to include, event planning, operation and maintenance.
• Coordinates requirements for performances including load-ins, rehearsals, performances and strikes, and technical guidance of back stage and front of the house crews.
• Prepares, recommends and implements guidelines related to the use and operation of both facilities as well as other auditoria with the District as may be assigned with regard to joint use agreements.
• Confers with site administrative staff and facilities to determine on campus uses of both facilities.
• Confers with community group representatives, professional entertainers, event planners and others regarding facility usage, availability of equipment and scheduling of dates.
• Recommends equipment purchase and monitors expenses.
• Arranges for facility and equipment maintenance and inspects to ensure timely and appropriate completion.
• Schedules and guides theater operations staff and student assistants to provide technical production and ushering support. Develops and implements effective customer service standards.

• Principles and methods, equipment and materials used to deliver event service requirements for a variety of events including concerts, theatrical productions and educational events.
• Technical, operational and maintenance requirements for theater productions including lighting, sound, projections, rigging and scenery.
• Stagecraft and stage operations, including rigging, sound, lighting, projections and set construction.
• Event layout and floor space planning.
• Basic electrical, electronics and mechanical…