Responsibilities of the Position

Reporting to the Head of Middle & Upper School, the Part-Time Assistant Technical Theater Director is an hourly position with a start date of August 14, 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

• 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, 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)

We seek candidates who possess

• Education and experience in technical theater operations,

  including experience in 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/written communication

• Experience supervising students 

• The 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 

• The ability to lift and carry materials weighing

  up to 100 pounds

• The ability to work at heights of up to 25 feet, including

  from ladders, catwalks, scaffolding, and personnel lifts

• Demonstration of 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.