Creative Arts Technical Director

Reporting to Menlo School’s Director of Creative Arts, the Technical Director oversees all technical aspects of middle and upper school productions and events, including theater productions, dance concerts, music performances, and other school events. The Technical Director collaborates with the Theater Production and Facility Manager, faculty, students, parents, and other staff to ensure productions run safely and efficiently, in alignment with the artistic and educational goals of Menlo School.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Technical Theater, Theater Production, or related field
• Minimum 3–5 years of professional technical theater experience, including set construction, lighting, and sound.
• Proficiency with theatrical lighting consoles (ETC EOS family preferred), professional sound systems, and rigging.
• Demonstrated experience working with student or youth crews in an educational or training context.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple concurrent productions.
• Experience managing a departmental or production budget.
• Direct experience managing and supervising the work of technical personnel (vendors and contractors).

Benefits

• Generous contributions to a retirement plan for eligible employees and their families.