Assistant Technical Director

Concord Academy, an independent, co-educational boarding and day school renowned for its world-class faculty, passionate students, and graduates who make their mark on the world, seeks to fill a full-time opening for an assistant technical director to support its arts and institutional programming.

Founded in 1922, Concord Academy has long balanced high academic standards with a focus on educating the whole student through a rich curriculum that includes the arts, athletics, and cultural opportunities. Self-expression, storytelling, and careful listening are hallmarks of the Concord Academy experience.

We actively seek applicants who reflect and support our mission-driven commitment to creating and maintaining a diverse and equitable school community. Successful candidates will demonstrate a strong desire to incorporate inclusive teaching practices and advance the tenets of the school's mission .

The school seeks an assistant technical director to help oversee a vibrant program of productions, coursework, and events. As a member of the production team (including Technical Director, Production Manager, etc.), the ATD will help plan, coordinate, supervise, and run curricular production work as well as assist with all-school and student life events. The successful candidate will be both an experienced technician with a demonstrated interest in arts education. This is a full-time, 12-month position.

Qualifications

• Theater production and design experience
• Bachelor’s degree in a related field preferred
• Experience with lighting and sound design
• General knowledge of electrical distribution and safety practices
• Set construction experience and working knowledge of shop safety/OSHA standards
• Experience in education preferred
• Willingness to work evening and weekend hours
• Must have a valid driver's license and a good driving record
• Successful candidates must pass fingerprinting and MA CORI/SORI background
  
  

Responsibilities

• Provide production support in the following areas:
  • Scenic carpentry
  • Lighting design and electrics
  • Sound design and A/V
• Works closely with Tech Crew students after school and during tech week to prepare the students to run productions, concerts, and events including performance night supervision.
• Supports A/V needs for all-school events across campus.
• Helps organize and maintain all storage areas and equipment.
• Supports the technical aspects of CA Summer Camp programs.
  

Job Requirements

• Frequent standing, walking, carrying, and lifting moderately heavy items, 50-70 lbs, will be required. The job also requires climbing stairs and ladders, using lifts, and working at heights.
• There is periodic background noise from machinery and music instruments in the same building.
• Occasional work outside regular office hours (evenings and weekends) will be necessary, particularly during events.
  
  

The school provides a competitive benefits package and salary is commensurate with experience. Student-facing staff members at Concord Academy participate fully in the life of the school; responsibilities include advising, serving on committees and/or clubs, and periodically providing an adult presence at school events. On-campus housing may be available, but it is limited, and employees are not required to live at the school.

Interested candidates are asked to send a cover letter and resume via the ADP portal addressed to: Michael Bennett, Performing Arts Department Head.

To learn more about Concord Academy, please visit our website: www.concordacademy.org.

Annual salary range: $45,000-$50,000