What are the responsibilities and job description for the 5 FTE Fall Play Director position at Grundy/Kendall HR Consortium?
Position Type: High School Teaching/Drama
Date Available: August 11, 2025
The Fall Play Director oversees student practices, set builds, and performances. The director coordinates students in planning and executing events throughout the fall and meets with them daily from September to November to prepare the set and rehearse the performance of the selected play.
The sponsor collaborates with students to create sets and procures necessary supplies. They select a play after the conclusion of the current year's performance, initiating an ongoing cycle.
Key Responsibilities:
- Production Planning: Recruit additional adult assistance if needed for set builds, following district guidelines for volunteers.
- Auditions: Organize and hold auditions, selecting participants based on their skills and enthusiasm.
- Crew Management: Supervise all crew work, ensuring a safe and orderly staging area in accordance with local and state fire code.
- Logistics: Coordinate set up and tear down times with custodial crew and staff, accounting for all money from ticket sales and submitting check requests to pay bills.
- Set Strike: Maintain an accurate collection of costumes, props, and set pieces, moving them to storage after the show.
- Communication: Communicate student achievements and accomplishments within the program to the activity director in a timely fashion.
Qualifications:
- Organizational Skills: Demonstrate strong leadership and organizational skills, showing evidence of initiative and ability to work with minimal direct supervision.
- Knowledge: Possess previous successful experience in sponsorship/mentoring, substantial knowledge in student support, familiarity with student discipline and safety protocols.
- Ability: Establish and maintain positive and supportive working relationships with stakeholders, being flexible and adaptable as needed.
