Job Description
DETROIT COUNTRY DAY SCHOOL
Position PAC Assistant Technical Director
Department Upper School
Available November 2025
Detroit Country Day School is a private independent co-educational non-denominational preschool through grade 12 college preparatory school focused on a well-rounded liberal arts education. Emphasis on academics arts athletics and character development is prevalent across the curriculum. DCDS believes diversity equity and inclusion are educational imperatives for the intellectual social and moral growth of every child. We honor the dignity of every human being and value differences that exist and are expressed throughout our vibrant school.
Position Summary
The PAC Assistant Technical Director supports the planning and execution of all technical services. Working closely with the PAC Technical Director this role assists with PAC oversight and management. This position is ideal for someone with strong interest in technical theatre who thrives in a fast-paced collaborative school environment. This position will report to the Performing Arts Department Chair.
Essential Duties
- Assist the PAC Technical Director with coordinating all technical services for the School and outside rental events that occur in the Performing Arts Center and Eisenberg Studio Theatre
- Create and implement theatrical sets scenic properties lighting projection and/or sound designs for DCDS Performing Arts productions
- Assist with training coordinating and supervising student crews to implement designs and operations for all DCDS Performing Arts productions
- Train & supervise student Stage Managers throughout the production process from auditions & rehearsals through tech week and performances and follow-up with post-show evaluations. (Includes attending rehearsals 1x per week to observe & mentor SMs in rehearsal)
- Responsible for the setup operation and clean-up of equipment and associated event elements for all School and outside rental events that occur in the Performing Arts Center
- Assist in coordinating and supervising any additional technical staff and students as required for DCDS events and outside rental events including the scheduling and implementation of set-ups operations and tear-downs
- Assume responsibility for the performance of all job duties in a manner to promote a safe and professional work environment and immediately report all preventable hazards and unsafe equipment and practices to administration
- Occasionally assist with audio/video projection for special events not occurring in the PAC as requested
- Perform clerical duties as necessary including follow-up communications for PAC event details use of Google workspace filing and copying tasks
- Conduct special analyses and projects as assigned and prepare reports detailing findings for review
- Maintain an efficient working space that is clean safe and unobstructed
- Conduct preventive & repair maintenance on PAC equipment and inventory as needed ensuring optimal operations of PAC facilities and equipment
- Maintain files and event details that are organized and current
- Maintain and improve technical knowledge by researching equipment software safety protocols and current technical theatre operations in addition to attending occasional classes or seminars made available by the School
- Perform related duties as assigned
Qualifications
- Bachelor degree in Theatre with emphasis on technical direction/theatrical design/stage management and/or five years related experience; preferably in an educational or youth focused environment
- Knowledge of set construction and removal theatrical rigging lighting sound video computers and other equipment as required for stage production events and activities
- Proficient in the design and implementation of at least two of the following technical theatre areas: Set (CAD drafting preferred); Lighting (ETC consoles); Sound (QLab or similar) and/or digital mixing for live performances; Projections; Scenic Properties; Costumes; etc.
- Ability to work independently to carry out assignments
- Knowledge & experience in Stage Management roles and functions for theatre rehearsals and performances. (Stage Management experience for live events is a plus.)
- Task-oriented and ability to follow rigid work instructions in a structured environment with the capacity to deal with non-routine matters such as special projects with minimal specific instructions
- Strong project management skills including the ability to lead and mentor a crew of students and staff
- Excellent communication skills and the ability to interface with students families employees and external event clientele
- Ability to read and interpret a variety of directives furnished in written oral or diagram form including safety rules operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals
- Familiarity with Microsoft Windows & Google Workspace products including database spreadsheet applications and word processing software; experience with Computer Aided Drafting programs (WYSIWYG Vectorworks SketchUp or AutoCAD) playback software (QLab SFX etc.) and sound Production Software (Cubase ProTools Tracktion) is a plus
- Evening and weekend availability is a must.
Physical Requirements
This position may require the employee to regularly sit stand talk or hear. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 50 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential tasks.
Work Environment
While performing the duties of this position the employee is regularly indoors. The environment can be consistently loud especially during live performances and when operating or testing audio lighting or stage machinery. Noise may come from amplified music microphones and set construction tools.
Applying for the position
Interested candidates should submit letter of interest resume and references online at Experience:
Director
Job Tags
Full time, Immediate start, Weekend work, Afternoon shift,