Assistant Technical Director
Barrie School
United States, Maryland, Silver Spring
Posted on: Sept. 11, 2025
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Description:
Description:
Responsibilities of the Position
Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School and Director of Performing Arts, the Part-Time Assistant Technical Theater Director is an hourly position, beginning in September 2025.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:
Assisting the Director of Performing Arts in implementing and supervising
the execution of scenic elements for productions–creation, transportation,
installation, and removal
Supporting the planning, evaluation, scheduling, implementation,
engineering, and supervision of all scenic elements involved in
organization programming
Work as a designer in a desired area of interest for each school production.
Support student technicians through the design and creation process.
Collaborating with the Director of Performing Arts to coordinate set,
lighting, sound, props, and costumes as needed, based on designs
Supporting the Director of Performing Arts in creating detailed materials
and labor cost-outs and build schedules for each production
Working closely with the Director of Performing Arts and other members
of the creative team to establish build priorities
Attending all design meetings, production meetings, and technical rehearsals
Collaborating with the Director of Performing Arts to ensure that all
projects are completed on time and within budget
Actively supporting budget planning for current and future seasons
Working with the Director of Performing Arts, arts staff, and part-time
carpenters, technicians, apprentices, interns, and volunteers
Ensuring safe, organized, and efficient working areas in all Barrie
Theatrical facilities (Mainstage Theater, Shop, and Costumes/Props Closet)
Actively supporting long-range planning to serve the equipment
and facility needs of the theater
Other duties related to theater productions as assigned
(including but not limited to running lighting, sound, and
video for ceremonies, staff events, and dances)
Skills
We seek candidates who possess:
Education and experience in technical theater operations, including scenic design/construction, overhead rigging, and scene shop maintenance
Experience in stage lighting operation, drafting, design, implementation, and programming with ETC eos and the Element lighting console
Experience in sound design/reinforcement, live-mixing, and basic wireless microphone and intercom systems
Familiarity with the operations and responsibilities of other theatrical departments, including props, costumes, and stage management
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Experience supervising students
Ability to create and interpret floor plans and lighting plots, as well as develop and construct production plans from blueprints or sketches
Sufficient expertise to instruct others in the operation and minor repair of lighting and sound equipment, the use of hand and power tools, and the techniques and materials of scenic construction
Ability to lift and carry materials weighing up to 100 pounds
Ability to work at heights of up to 25 feet, including from ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, and personnel lifts
Demonstrated cross-cultural competence, empathy, and anti-racist pedagogies and practices
Flexibility, a creative and collaborative spirit, a sense of humor, and a commitment to building rapport with colleagues
In addition, those who thrive at Barrie commit to:
Living out the mission and values of the institution
Demonstrating a passion for working with Middle & Upper School students
Taking accountability for all areas of responsibility
Being a positive team player in a highly collaborative environment
Taking an active role in diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging efforts
Being enthusiastic, joyful, and curious about teaching and learning
Being an effective communicator
Remaining open to feedback and continual growth
Application Deadline:
Nov. 30, 2025
Job Duration:
Open ended
Job/Audition Type:
Part Time
Job Category:
Technical/Show Support
Payment status:
Paid
Job Location:
United States,
Maryland,
Silver Spring
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