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Assistant Theater Manager/Technical Director

About the Organization Mission Statement:

Inspired by the Daughters of Charity and the De La Salle Christian Brothers, in partnership with families, Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory's mission is to provide the finest education in an inclusive Catholic community of faith. We prepare our high school students to become service-oriented leaders with a commitment to living the Gospel.

Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory (SHC) is a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic, co-educational college preparatory secondary school located in the heart of San Francisco, California. We provide academically rigorous, vibrant learning grounded in social justice and student-centered pedagogy. Our entire community is committed to cultivating each student's unique talents and passions, providing myriad opportunities for students to discern and realize their individual intellectual, artistic, athletic, social, and spiritual potential. SHC is a San Francisco Archdiocesan High School that is cosponsored by the De La Salle Christian Brothers, District of San Francisco New Orleans and the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, Province of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

As an inclusive Catholic community of faith, we respect and support our students, faculty, and staff and their sense of belonging in an increasingly diverse world. At SHC, such respect is grounded by our mission and carried out through our Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educational traditions. In these efforts, we prepare our students as future leaders to model our credo, "Enter to Learn, Leave to Serve".

Category: Student Life

Position Summary

The Assistant Theater Manager/Technical Director assists in the daily responsibility for the operations of the Sister Caroline Collins Theater. This includes technical support of productions as well as instruction and supervision of student tech crews. The position also provides technical support for events on campus (not in theater).

Essential Duties, Roles and Responsibilities:

• Invest in the mission of SHC and the charisms of the Daughters of Charity and De La Salle Christian Brothers through active mission and Catholic formation.
• Model for students the characteristics of a Lasallian Vincentian Catholic educator.
• Promote SHC's mission, philosophy, and Integral Student Outcomes.
• Support the co-curricular programs of the school community.

Specific Areas of Responsibility

• Assists Head Theater Manager/Technical Director with all SHC productions including:
• Builds sets and stage construction for all productions.
• Attends rehearsals and assists Directors with show production.
• Attends productions and assists with shows where needed.
• Maintains lighting and sound equipment under the direction of the Technical Director.
• Assists with the training and supervision of student crew in set construction, lighting, and sound.
• Maintains shop storage for stage, sound, and lighting inventory.
• Assists with rental supervision.
• Sets up presentations in Collins Theater and Chorus room space.
• Works with Faculty and staff to use the theater facilities.
• Assists with Livestream production in Chorus Room studio.
• Updates media for inner and outer lobbies.

• Campus-wide duties:
• Manages and maintains production equipment in Pavilion.
• Assists with sound and AV for events held in Pavilion.
• Maintains portable PA equipment for Student Life and Walkathon.
• Facilitates PA and sound for Lessons and Carols and Walkathon.
• Manages Freshman video project.
• Films and edits small teacher projects, or assists in setup of these projects.

The statements herein describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this position and should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so assigned.

Position Requirements

Required Qualifications:

• Experience with:
• Professional Lighting systems (ETC focused).
• Hanging and focusing traditional lights and programming DMX lighting.
• Softwares: Qlab, Adobe Photoshop, Adobe Premiere, Adobe Illustrator.
• Sound editing software, Audacity, Pro Tools, Audition.
• Sound Board Operation, particularly the Allen & Heath SQ Series, familiarity with Dante card connectivity.
• Microphones, recording equipment, and software.
• AV systems and live streaming softwares (OBS, ZOOM, ATEM switching boards).
• Google suite with focus on Google slides, but familiarity with Powerpoint.
• Macintosh Operating software and networking in regards to theater connectivity.
• Stagecraft and shop tools.
• Able to lift 50 lbs and climb ladders.

Desired Qualifications:

• Teaching experience.
• Experience working with high school students.

Education and/or Experience:
Bachelor’s Degree required; Master's Degree preferred.

Computer Skills:
To perform this job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft software applications, Google Suite; databases (such as a learning management system) and internet usage.

Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here represent those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to be present in front of students for long lengths of time; to be able to handle or feel as well as be able to communicate. The employee is frequently required to reach. The employee is required to move throughout multiple campuses and floors. The employee may lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here represent those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made for individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Full-Time/Part-Time: Part-Time

Exempt/Non-Exempt: Non-Exempt

EOE Statement: To apply, submit resume and cover letter through the link above. Sacred Heart Cathedral is an equal opportunity employer: Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship from the Archdiocese or Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a background investigation. Sacred Heart Cathedral Preparatory will consider, for employment, qualified applicants with criminal histories. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, color, religion, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, protected veteran status or other characteristics protected by law.

This position is currently accepting applications.