National Association of Independent Schools is hiring: Technical Director (Part-

Start Date: August 2026
Contract Type: Seasonal, part-time
School Type: Boarding

Bring your passion for technical theater, student mentorship, and collaborative production work to St. Mark’s as we create meaningful and ambitious theatrical experiences for our community.

This is a seasonal, part-time position. We are open to hiring a candidate for one or both production seasons.

Why Join Us
At St. Mark’s, the performing arts are an essential part of student life and creative expression. Theater productions at St. Mark’s are collaborative, student-centered experiences that encourage creativity, teamwork, problem-solving, and confidence both onstage and behind the scenes.

As a residential school, we value faculty and staff who engage meaningfully with students through shared artistic and community experiences. The Technical Director plays a vital role in mentoring students while helping bring productions to life in ways that are safe, thoughtful, and artistically compelling.

This role offers the opportunity to work closely with students across all aspects of technical theater while contributing to a vibrant arts community.

What You’ll Do
Working closely with the Theater Director, the Technical Director serves as both production lead and student mentor throughout the rehearsal and performance process.

You will:

Collaborate with the Theater Director and students to design and execute sets that are artistically ambitious, safe, and achievable within budget and venue constraints

Lead the setup, troubleshooting, and operation of lighting, sound, and special effects for theatrical productions

Ensure all scenic elements are structurally sound, movable, and compatible with the performance space

Teach and mentor students in the safe and effective use of tools, construction techniques, painting, and rigging

Train student crews in lighting and sound board operation, backstage procedures, and technical theater best practices

Support and train student Stage Managers in cueing, calling, and production management

Lead and supervise student Stage Crew during technical rehearsals and live performances

Coordinate set builds, technical rehearsals, and production logistics in collaboration with the Theater Director

Oversee student crews responsible for costumes, props, run crew responsibilities, scene changes, and special effects

Coordinate the strike of sets and restoration of theater spaces following productions

Maintain a safe, organized, and collaborative backstage environment

Participate in evening and weekend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances as required by the production schedule

Production Schedule
*Rehearsals generally run:

Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays from 3:30–5:30 p.m.

Wednesdays from 1:30–3:30 p.m.

Fall Production:

Rehearsals begin August 31, 2026
Performance dates: November 17, 18, and 19, 2026

Winter Production:

Rehearsals begin November 30, 2026
Performance dates: March 3, 4, and 5, 2027

*Additional technical rehearsal and build hours are required during tech weeks and production periods.

What We’re Looking For
The successful candidate will:

Demonstrate strong technical theater knowledge, including lighting, sound, set construction, and backstage operations

Bring experience managing or supporting theatrical productions and technical crews

Exhibit a teaching-first mindset with patience, flexibility, and enthusiasm for working with students of varying experience levels

Model strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills

Demonstrate a commitment to safety and best practices in technical theater environments

Collaborate enthusiastically with students and colleagues in a creative and fast-paced setting

Maintain composure, professionalism, and adaptability during live productions and technical rehearsals

Physical Requirements

Ability to sit or stand uninterrupted for 30-minute periods

Ability to regularly stand, sit, crouch, kneel, and work alongside students

Ability to frequently carry and lift moderately heavy items, approximately 25–70 pounds

Comfort climbing stairs and ladders, using lifts, and working at heights

Ability to maintain focus and composure in an energetic, fast-paced, and occasionally loud environment

Why You’ll Love It Here

A welcoming and creative community that values artistic expression and collaboration

The opportunity to mentor students through meaningful, hands‑on production experiences

Close collaboration with talented students and colleagues in the performing arts

Access to beautiful campus facilities and performance spaces

The chance to help shape memorable artistic experiences for the broader St. Mark’s community

Salary Range
$3,500–$5,500 per season

About St. Mark’s
St. Mark’s School is a coeducational boarding high school of approximately 375 students, located in Southborough, MA, 22 miles west of Boston. Since 1865, St. Mark’s has prioritized deep curiosity, character formation, and community.

We are committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion and welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds and experiences.

We invite interested candidates to apply through the St. Mark’s School Employment page.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred

Previous experience in technical theater, including lighting and sound operation, required

Experience in educational theater settings preferred

Set construction experience and working knowledge of shop safety and OSHA standards required

Willingness to work evenings and weekends during production periods

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