Marymount School is seeking a dedicated, talented, and collaborative Technical Director (TD) to join our performing arts team and supervise the technical operation of our state-of-the-art 300-seat proscenium theater. The TD must manage complex scheduling and collaborate with all theater faculty and designers to coordinate lighting, scenic and sound elements for approximately fifteen productions. Reporting directly to the Director of Performing Arts, the TD will collaborate regularly with the school’s music and drama faculty, along with the IT and facilities teams. 

The TD will also work closely in collaboration with students, running the after-school stage crew program for Upper School students and teaching workshops in lighting, scene design, and production. This is a 12-month staff position, with hours from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m., in addition to nights and weekends necessary for rehearsals/performances.

Responsibilities include: 

• Supervising and supporting daily AV needs for all school events in the theater.
• Overseeing the general maintenance and safe use of the theater, assuring the proper maintenance of equipment, maintaining necessary supplies, and facilitating production needs.
• Coordinating load-ins and strikes for all theater events; analyzing scenic design drafts, managing production build schedules, contributing to scenic and prop construction and ensuring all scenic elements are completed in a timely manner and within budget. 
• Participating in all production meetings and being present on site for all school productions and events in the theater. 
• Implementing and maintaining best practices in the use and maintenance of theater equipment and facilities.

Qualifications

• A bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional experience in technical theater is required. 
• A master’s degree in Technical Theatre Production and experience in academia is preferred.
• Strong technical abilities and a vision for set design, lighting design, and theatrical production; experience sound design is a plus. 
• Deep knowledge of the history of theatrical design and stagecraft. 
• Passion for working with students from 6th to 12th grade, including both teaching and mentoring student designers. 
• Physical requirements include lifting, balancing, crouching, climbing, and working from great heights. 

To apply, please email jobs@marymountnyc.org with your resume and cover letter and  indicate “Theater Technical Director” in the subject line.

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About Marymount School of New York

Marymount seeks educators who inspire students to recognize their unique talents, embrace challenges, and reach their full potential. Faculty are expected to be innovative instructors in inquiry-based, student-centered classrooms, as well as active participants in the school community. Rooted in the Catholic tradition of educating both the heart and the mind, Marymount’s mission and values are infused throughout our programs and daily lives; students graduate from the School as compassionate, ethical citizens with a strong commitment to social justice. Marymount’s faculty and staff are dedicated professionals who model lifelong learning, nurture a growth mindset, and make meaningful connections with students. We believe in the transformative power of a diverse and inclusive community, and we actively seek candidates from diverse backgrounds. We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, or gender in our educational programs or employment practices.

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