Stagecraft Production Technician

Position Type:
CLASSIFIED SUPPORT STAFF Non-Certified/Educational Assistant

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
Thomas Worthington High School

Date Available:
07/01/2026

Closing Date:
06/14/2026
Stagecraft Production Technician--Thomas Worthington High School

One full-time Stagecraft Production Technician to work 8hrs per day, Monday through Friday on a 186 day calendar. Responsible for completing tasks involving the set design, layout, and organization needed for theatrical productions.

Overall Duties:

Responsible for completing tasks involving the set design, construction, electronics, programming, organization, and teaching needed for theatrical productions. Under general supervision, this position reports to the Building Principal or supervisor as assigned, but daily, will report to the Theatre Director.

Qualifications:

Any combination of training and experience equivalent to the 12th grade and two years of experience in set design, layout, and production.

Typical Tasks

(Illustrative only):

The following is a list of specific duties that are considered to be essential functions of this job. The list is not exhaustive, nor will all of the duties specified be required at all times. This is consistent with our need to be flexible and responsive to the needs of pupils served by the District. The employee who occupies this position is expected to assume any/all duties assigned by the Superintendent or the employee's immediate supervisor, irrespective of whether such duties are specifically included in this list. While an effort has been made to thoroughly describe the customary manner in which this job is performed, reasonable accommodation will be made for qualified individuals with disabilities who may not be able to perform the job in the manner indicated. All instructional activities will be conducted under the general supervision of the teacher assigned to the instructional activity.
Designs, creates, builds, and sources props and special effects for theatre productions
Designs, builds, paints, and installs scenery.
Designs, programs, and executes lighting and sound design.
Works directly with students and aids in teaching safe working practices and theatrical knowledge.
Keeps the scene shop, props, and furniture orderly and clean.
Keeps tools and equipment in working, safe order.
Coordinates stage design and layout with the stage director
Assists in ordering materials and supplies for productions
Ensures safety procedures are followed in set design and layouts
Works with students under teacher's direction
Configures theatre seating for productions
Writes and distributes promotional theater material for marketing
Attends performances and coordinates ticket sales, audience seating, the sale of refreshments, etc.
Tracks and records ticket sales
Attends in-service and training programs
Performs other duties as assigned
Desirable Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Skill and knowledge in the creation of set design and layout
Skill and the ability to use materials and tools needed for set design
Skill and knowledge in the organization of theatrical productions
Skill and ability to write marketing materials
Ability to keep accurate records
Programming, hanging, installing, and troubleshooting lighting and sound.
Ability to use Google Drive, Sheets, Docs, Illustrator, AutoCAD, and QLab.
Ability to use technology to complete daily and assigned tasks appropriate for the position
Ability to deal effectively with artists and in the community, as well as with students
Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

Salary Range $25.64/hr to $32.65/hr.