Success Academy Charter Schools · 9 hours ago
Bronx K-12 Technical Theater Supervisor
New York, United States
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$75K/yr - $75K/yrSuccess Academy Charter Schools is a fast-growing network of public charter schools dedicated to providing a rigorous education for all students. The Bronx K-12 Technical Theatre Supervisor will oversee technical theatre objectives, ensuring professional-grade environments for theatrical productions, events, and assemblies at the Bronx campus.
Charter SchoolsEducationNon Profit
No H1B
Responsibilities
Technical Design & Production Execution
Lighting Design: Conceptualize, hang, circuit, and program lighting plots for all campus productions. Must be proficient in the ETC (Electronic Theatre Controls) ecosystem, including EOS-family consoles
Sound Engineering: Manage live sound reinforcement and playback. This includes mic’ing performers, mixing live musical theatre/performances on Yamaha digital consoles, and maintaining signal chain integrity
Multimedia & Projection: Oversee the integration of digital media, projection mapping, and QLab (or similar) workflows for performances and presentations
Rigging & Safety: Maintain and operate theatrical rigging systems, ensuring all overhead equipment is secured and meets industry safety standards
Preventative Maintenance: Establish a rigorous schedule for diagnosing, repairing, and maintaining all AV and stage equipment (lighting fixtures, wireless mics, cables, and scenic tools)
Inventory Control: Maintain a meticulously organized digital inventory of all technical assets. Oversee the procurement of expendables (gels, tape, batteries) and advise on long-term capital equipment upgrades
Space Stewardship: Act as the "warden" of the auditorium; ensure the space is strike-ready after events and that all school-wide staff follow proper safety and equipment protocols
Cross-Functional Partnership: Collaborate with the School Operations Team to schedule space usage and ensure the technical needs of non-theatre events (Keynote speakers, graduations) are met
Educational Support: Provide supplemental guidance and "on-the-job" training to theater teachers or scholars interested in the technical arts
Rehearsal & Event Supervision: Manage the technical requirements of after-school rehearsals and performances, ensuring a professional atmosphere for scholars and staff
Qualification
Required
Significant professional credit in technical theatre or a degree from a rigorous technical theatre program
Proven experience programming on ETC lighting boards and mixing on Yamaha digital sound boards is required
Ability to pivot from the 'fine-tuning' of a lighting cue to the manual labor of assembly and maintenance
Valid Driver's License: Required for potential travel between sites or picking up supplies
Ability to lift up to 40 lbs, climb ladders, and work in elevated spaces (grids/catwalks)
Availability for evening and occasional weekend hours to support the production calendar
Benefits
Success Academy offers a full benefits program
Opportunities for professional growth
Company
Success Academy Charter Schools
Since 2006, Success Academy has tackled educational inequities head-on by providing exceptional public education for 22,000 K-12 students in New York City.
Founded in 2006
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Eva Moskowitz
CEO and Founder
Aparna Ramaswamy
Chief Leadership & Human Resources Officer
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