Theater Technical & Audio Visual Director

Description

Columbus School for Girls (CSG) is an independent day school in Columbus, Ohio, founded in 1898, serving diverse students in grades preschool through grade 12. CSG empowers girls to discover their distinct potential as learners and leaders. As a leader in the education of girls and young women, it is a vibrant community of more than 500 students, 120 faculty and staff, and more than 3,000 alumnae. CSG’s 8-acre academic campus in the beautiful Bexley neighborhood is a ten-minute drive from downtown Columbus, a city bustling with artistic, civic, and shopping experiences. CSG offers an exceptional, student-centered academic experience with strong offerings in the arts, an impressive athletic program, and a health and wellness curriculum that is unique in Central Ohio. This combination of academics and skills ensures that CSG students will be well-prepared for life beyond CSG.  

Columbus School for Girls seeks to hire a part-time (75%)  Theater Technical & Audio Visual Director for the 2025-2026 academic year. This is a 10-month position working 30 hours per week, including some evenings and weekends. This position is eligible for benefits.

Major Functions and Responsibilities:

• Responsible for the technical operations of the Agnes Jeffrey Shedd Theater and the Unicorn Theater for theater productions, school music department concerts, other school events and outside rentals
• Supervises the use of lighting, sound, communications equipment and the use and maintenance of stage facilities
• Works directly with students and assists in teaching certain aspects of Lighting, Sound and Set construction
• Designs, sets up, maintains, and operates lighting and sound systems for theater, music, and other productions and projects including assisting guest designers with technical matters
• Facilitates the use of the technical facilities by CSG staff/students and others engaged in renting the facility, including training staff and students on use of the facilities
• Monitors the condition of equipment including lighting, sound, and rigging equipment; arranges for the repair and replacement within budgetary constraints; performs preventative maintenance on equipment
• Attends technical week rehearsals, in order to supervise and assist in the technical aspects of the mounting the show
• Assists with set construction and design for 3 in house theater productions; engages students in the process of set design
• Assist with the technical aspects of all school events which may include set up and operation of the podium, projector and presentations
• Partner with IT department to provide audio, visual, and lighting services, deliver and install audiovisual equipment, maintain and repair audiovisual equipment throughout the school
• Assists the IT and Marketing & Communications departments with recording and live streaming of school events.

Experience, Characteristics, Qualities:

• Bachelors in Technical Theater, Technology or equivalent experience; experience working in K-12 schools, preferred
• Experience with construction, set design, running and programming light and sound boards, basic sound set up and live mixing
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with representatives of various groups including vendors and customers
• Ability to analyze and evaluate the need for technical support for events and performances
• Must have good oral and written communication skills
• A warm and professional customer-service orientation.
• Ability to act with integrity and professionalism
• Strong candidates will have proficiency with Google Apps (Google Drive, Calendar, Docs, Sheets, etc.), Microsoft Office (Word, PowerPoint, Excel, etc.)

Values & Competencies:

• A belief in the endless capacity and promise of girls with a commitment to the mission of CSG.
• High emotional intelligence, strong cultural competence and a demonstrated belief in the value of a diverse and multicultural community.
• An individual with a growth mindset.
• Eager to work collaboratively with colleagues.
• Ability to navigate a fast-paced environment, agility and the capacity to pivot as needed.
• The ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small. This means monitoring and checking work or information, while organizing time and resources efficiently.

Physical Demands

The physical demands include being able to sit, talk, hear, stand; use hand to finger, handle, or feel; and reach hands and arms.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds as well as the ability to lift, push or pull objects up to 100 pounds using appropriate tools  Specific vision abilities required for this job include close and distance vision.  

Commitment to Diversity

Columbus School for Girls strives to cultivate a culture of belonging through its curriculum, pedagogy, school programs, extracurricular activities, and overall student experience. We value the diversity of our student population with 37% of students self-identifying as people of color. CSG students come from all 5 major religions, 51 zip codes, and a range of family structures and socioeconomic backgrounds.

Interested candidates should apply on the Career page of our website at:  https://www.columbusschoolforgirls.org/about/careers  and submit a cover letter outlining their interest in and qualifications for this specific position including a resume.

Columbus School for Girls is an Equal Opportunity Employer and as such does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, age, religion, national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other status protected by law.