Career Center

Work Term: Academic School Year 

Work Schedule: Hours range, 20-25 hours per week 

FLSA Status: Part Time Hourly Non-Exempt 

Supervisor: Director of Arts 

Mission: 

Guided by our Quaker principles, Friends Academy educates our students to discover and develop the best of who they are and who they can become. 

Belief Statement: 

We achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our diverse and welcoming community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world. Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness. 

Position: 

The Part-Time Assistant Technical Director will work closely with and under the direction of our Technical Director to support all aspects of our upcoming productions. Duties may include building scenery, operational support for lights and sound, and running technical needs for various assemblies and evening events. The position includes interacting with student technicians in the Middle and Upper School divisions (grades 5 - 12). This position requires a flexible schedule and the ability to work weekends and evenings as necessary. Hours during school recess periods may be required. 

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. 

Essential Responsibilities Include: Duties are subject to change, and others may be assigned.

• Safety, care, maintenance, and operation of all technical equipment and systems, both theatrical and not 
• Assisting the Performing Arts Technical Director with building, lighting or sound for productions 
• Maintaining workspaces and performance/exhibition spaces 
• Coordinating production schedules with the Production Manager 
• Assist with Theatre events 
• Supervise students in the execution of scenery/prop creation and prop run duties during production 

Physical Demands 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Ability to hear and talk; finger; grasp; climb; stand for extended periods of time; possibly exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently to lift, carry, or otherwise move objects—the ability to move from across and around campus grounds.

Our Commitment to Diversity 

Friends Academy is committed to our guiding principles of diversity, equity, and inclusion. We welcome candidates representing the diversity of the world as we deepen and elevate our educational program. 

Friends Academy is an equal employment opportunity employer committed to hiring and retaining exceptional, dedicated people of diverse backgrounds. We consider qualified individuals for employment with the School regardless of age, color, disability status, gender identity or expression, genetics, national origin, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. It is Friends Academy’s policy to comply with all applicable laws pertaining to nondiscrimination and equal opportunity. 

We invite you to read our community welcome letter from our Director of Diversity, Equity, + Inclusion.

Requirements, Skills, and Education: 

• A Bachelor’s Degree earned or in process is preferred. Professional and educational experience in carpentry, rigging, painting, lighting, sound and/or sculpture ? Proven ability as a theater technician and carpenter with experience in rigging, and experience working on scenic elements 
• Knowledge about applicable safety practices and comfortable working at heights and on ladders 
• The ability to communicate effectively with colleagues, students and guest artists ? Aptitude with Microsoft Office programs, Google Suite, VectorWorks/AutoCAD ? Proven organizational skills and ability to multitask 
• An approachable, collaborative professional who values teamwork, builds meaningful relationships, listens well, and respects differences of opinion. 
• Able to exhibit strong emotion control and while under pressure 
• Ability to adapt to changes in the work environment; manage competing demands; change approach or method to fit the situation best; able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events 
• Able to uphold the school’s Quaker mission and values, effectively blends candor, care, and empathy in dealing with others, and whose style is rooted in honesty, transparency, and collaboration 

About Friends Academy

Belief Statement: We achieve educational excellence by committing to the highest standards of learning and living. Our diverse and welcoming community is strengthened by our Quaker values, which empower our students to inquire, reflect, and engage in their classrooms, in their neighborhoods, and in the world. Because when we inspire students to learn and live with purpose, they achieve greatness without sacrificing goodness.

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