Performing Arts - Technical Coordinator

CHAGRIN FALLS EXEMPTED VILLAGE SCHOOL DISTRICT

JOB DESCRIPTION

Title: PERFORMING ARTS TECHNICAL COORDINATOR JOB# ESC 2526-1

Reports to: Assigned administrator/supervisor

Job Objective: Performs a wide range of technical production and oversees technical coordination duties.

Minimum Qualifications: ·

• High school diploma or GED. Maintenance skills verified by training and relevant work experience.
• Holds/maintains a valid Ohio driver’s license. Qualifies to be covered by the district’s vehicle insurance policy. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to defensive driving practices.
• A Commercial Drivers License (CDL) may be required as a condition of employment.
• Available to work a non-traditional schedule and irregular hours when needed.
• Basic computer proficiency or commitment to promptly acquire job-related technology skills.
• Embraces high-performance standards (e.g., engagement, proficiency, resilience, etc.).
• Maintains a record free of criminal violations that prohibit public school employment.
• Preferred Attributes: Effective interpersonal skills. Conscientious and self-directed.

Physical Demand Level1 Heavy strength (frequently lifting/carrying 50 lbs.). Duties require communicating verbally, crouching, far/near visual acuity, fine/gross manipulation, operating a motor vehicle, reaching at or below shoulder height and overhead, standing/walking, stooping, using a ladder or work platform, and working with hand/power tools.

1 Abridged listing of U.S. Department of Labor physical demand characteristics.

Note: Legally acceptable alternative qualifications, additional assignment-specific skills, and other physical demands deemed appropriate by the board may be delineated at the time of appointment.

Essential Functions:

1. Coordinates technical and manual skills required to support a wide range of performing arts productions and technical operations.

• Identifies work priorities to address tasks requiring immediate attention.
• ?Performs carpentry, electrical, mechanical, painting, and other set design duties. Prepares equipment and ensures safety standards are clearly communicated and followed by staff and students.
• Monitors work performed by outside vendors to ensure compliance with district specifications and safety protocols.
• Follows all health and safety guidelines, including proper handling of hazardous materials and biohazards, and complies with Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) procedures. Seeks guidance when unsure about product use, storage, or disposal.
• Maintains accurate records and tracks resources, materials, and activities as directed.
• Constructs scenery and provides technical support for Academy productions, including lighting, sound, projections, and rigging systems. Serves as a designer in an assigned area of expertise.
• Supports technical theatre instruction by participating as a guest artist and mentoring students in courses such as Stagecraft, Lighting Design, Practicum, and Specialty Topics.
• Coordinates daily scheduling and use of Performing Arts Center (PAC) facilities, including instructional and performance spaces. Ensures spaces are safe, clean, and operational.
• Collaborates with district maintenance and custodial staff for routine and annual facility upkeep. Oversees PAC technology upgrades and capital improvement projects.
• Provides technical support and audio-visual setup for school and district events held in the PAC, including events such as graduation. Coordinates and supervises technical staffing for internal functions and facility rentals.
• Partners with CFHS staff and contracted designers to meet technical needs for drama and musical productions.
• Manages the offsite storage facility, ensuring inventory of scenic, prop, and technical equipment is organized, maintained, and stored safely.
• Mentors student designers, technicians, and stage managers through the production process, ensuring a professional, safe, and educational experience.
• Assists with Academy recruitment and outreach efforts, providing technical and logistical support for events such as Opportunity Day, Open House, Interview Day, Callbacks, touring shows, career days, and facility tours.

2. Diligently attends to job details. Pursues quality results. Performs all aspects of the job.

• Develops mutually respectful relationships with co-workers. Functions as part of a cohesive team.
• Maintains a professional appearance. Wears work attire appropriate for the position.
• Respect privacy. Ensures the veracity and security of confidential information.
• Sustains an acceptable attendance record. Consistently complies with established work schedules.

3. Maintains open/effective communications. Serves as a reliable information resource.

• Fosters goodwill and encourages relationships that enhance public support for the district.
• Refers administrative procedure and district policy questions to an appropriate administrator.
• Supports equality, diversity, and inclusion. Uses tact and diplomacy to resolve differences fairly.

4. Pursues opportunities to enhance job knowledge and skill proficiency.

• Keeps current with standards and practices associated with work duties.
• Updates personal skills as needed to use task-appropriate technology effectively.

5. Keeps current with emergency preparedness and response procedures.

• Complies with health and safety protocols to mitigate workplace risks.
• Protects district property. Take precautions to prevent the loss of equipment and supplies.
• Takes action to address harassment or aggressive behavior. Complies with all legal statutes when dealing with discrimination, inappropriate behavior, or suspected child abuse/neglect.

6. Performs other specific job-related duties as directed.

• Helps implement district strategies to advance organizational goals.

Performance Evaluation: Employee performance is evaluated according to applicable law, board policies, contractual agreements, and district administrative procedures.

Working Conditions: The district offers equal employment opportunity without regard to age, color, disability, genetic information, military status, national origin, race, religion, sex (including gender identity, pregnancy, and sexual orientation), or any other legally protected category.

The district maintains a drug and alcohol-free work environment to prevent the adverse impact of substance abuse on employee performance and, to protect the rights of co-workers and the public.

Safety is essential to job performance. All employees are required to comply with workplace health/safety regulations and district policies when duties entail any of the following situations:

Encounters with aggressive, angry, rude, or unpleasant individuals.
Exposure to air-borne particulates, chemicals, combustible materials, electrical hazards, loud noises, moving mechanical parts, odors, slippery/uneven surfaces, etc.
Exposure to blood-borne pathogens or contagious diseases.
Exposure to severe weather conditions or temperature extremes.
Movements that require balancing, bending, climbing, crouching, kneeling, or reaching.
Operating or riding in a vehicle. Working in or near vehicular traffic.
Performing tasks that require complex sequencing, dexterity, strength, stamina, etc.
Traveling to meetings and work assignments.
Working at heights, in confined spaces, or under diminished/variable lighting.

This job description document does not establish a contract or alter board-authorized employment agreements. Employee benefits, classifications, contract durations, skill sets, wage rates, and work schedules may vary by assignment. This summary document describes typical job functions and does not represent an exhaustive list of all possible work responsibilities.

Employee duties may change in response to collective bargaining agreements, funding variables, modified operating procedures, program/service adjustments, regulatory compliance, technological innovations, and unforeseen events.

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