Arts Support Technician
Episcopal High School
AlexandriaMid level2+ yrsPart-time
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The job in short
Arts venue technical support.
Details
- Found
- 5 d ago · posted 2026-10-19
- Location as listed
- Alexandria, VA, USA
- Role
- Technician (general)
- Source
- The company’s own careers site
Full description
Job Details: Job Location: Episcopal High School - Alexandria, VA, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $25.00 - $25.00Hourly, Episcopal High School seeks a skilled and collaborative Arts Support Technician to support the Technical Theater Director in the safe and effective operation of The School’s performance spaces and audiovisual systems. This position plays a key role in supporting performing arts productions, campus events, and auxiliary programming while helping ensure a safe, positive technical theater environment for students.
This is a hands-on role that combines event support, production assistance, student supervision, and venue maintenance. We are primarily seeking someone with carpentry and live sound experience. Our ideal candidate is passionate about the performing arts, interested in mentoring technical theater students, and prioritizes safety while keeping pace with our robust boarding school environment.
This part-time position will be scheduled for at least 15-20 hours per week throughout the full calendar year with a flexible schedule that will include some evenings and weekends during production seasons and special events.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
Assist in providing AV support for school events including Chapel services, assemblies, guest speakers, student events, and special programs
Assist with the technical preparation and execution of:
(3) Major theater productions
Instrumental performances
Dance shows
Support auxiliary and rental events during the summer months (June-August)
Support the safe operation of theater equipment, including lighting systems, sound systems, fly system, and shop tools
Assist in supervising and mentoring students during afternoon technical theater sessions, 4:00-6:00pm at least 3 days per week during peak show season (October-April)
Assist with set construction and rigging
Help maintain and organize theater and shop spaces
Serve as technical coverage during the school year in coordination with the Technical Theater Director
Qualifications & Prerequisites
2+ years of professional experience in technical theater, stagecraft, and/or live event production
Strong carpentry skills preferred
Working knowledge of theatrical sound systems, lighting equipment, and stage equipment
Experience operating power tools and production equipment
Ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds
Strong attention to safety and a desire to uphold best scene shop practices
Ability to work collaboratively with students, faculty, and staff
Flexibility to work some evenings and weekends during peak seasons
Availability to provide event coverage and be The School’s primary event contact during school breaks and summer months (June-August)
Experience working in secondary schools is strongly preferred
Qualifications:
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