Performing Arts Technical Coordinator

Location: Seattle, Washington, United States
PART-TIME

The Bush School is dedicated to valuing different perspectives and backgrounds, inspiring curiosity, motivating employees to take risks, and encouraging compassion and kindness. Our employees enjoy an environment that inspires creativity and being part of a collaborative community.

Performing Arts Technical Coordinator (Seattle, WA)

Part-Time (80 % FTE - 32 hours per week), Salary/Non-Exempt

Academic Year (10-month) Work Schedule

Compensation is based on experience

• This position is eligible for health and retirement benefits (details during hiring process).
• This position requires applicants to be, at the time of application, legally authorized to work in the United States. The Bush School does not offer visa sponsorship for this position and will not consider applicants who require visa sponsorship.

The Bush School is in search of an individual to join our Performing Arts Department as the Performing Arts Technical Coordinator supporting the Music and Drama departments of our K through 12th grade community. We are seeking a candidate who will support the school’s mission of diversity and inclusion and who has a background that displays and proves an understanding of cultural fluency. We are building a team in which diversity of experiences, backgrounds, and talents are valued in order to work with a diverse community of students, faculty, staff and families. We encourage those of diverse backgrounds to apply.

The Performing Arts Technical Coordinator will support the Music and Drama departments of our K-12th grade students with the technical aspects of their performances. They will help students find their artistic voice, while giving them practical skills to implement their designs, modeling clear communication and collaboration, and supporting the organization and logistics of our performances and performance spaces.

This position reports to Performing Arts Department Chair and works closely with the school’s Performing Arts Department across K-12th grades, as well as staff, faculty, community members and outside vendors.

While other duties may be assigned, a qualified candidate will be able to execute on the following key responsibilities and tasks:

Collaborate closely with all performing arts faculty, K-12th grade
Supervise and mentor Upper School tech students from 3:30-5:30 during play rehearsals in the scenic shop and costume shop
Co-Teach ‘Intro to Theater Tech’ with the Upper School Drama Teacher (2-3 times a week)
Run occasional weekend Build Days for both Middle School and High School Theater Productions
Provide support during tech weeks for Middle and Upper School Plays
Mentor Upper School Student Designers in the creation and implementation of their designs
Manage the Benaroya Theater space: coordinate transitions between performance and meeting needs, manage a calendar of the space
Assist the twice yearly Upper School Music performance entitled, “The Venue” coordinating set elements, set-up, and lighting
Manage tech elements in the space to ensure that the tools are functioning, organized, and well-maintained
Coordinate set-up and take-down of risers in Benaroya Theater
Organize audience logistics, marketing for performances by K-12th grade students, to include reservations, ticketing and seating
Mentor the Upper School student marketing team
Manage tech elements and scenic design for Middle School productions
Function as a liaison between Facilities and the Performing Arts Department to streamline set-up procedures and equipment maintenance
Assist with Lower School performances, to include set-up needs
Help to reimagine the Mag Gym performance space infrastructure
Attend Department meetings and All-Staff Meetings/Trainings
Assist with performing arts tech aspects for Lower, Middle and Upper School Graduations and Baccalaureate

Experience and Professional Competencies:
Degree in Technical Theater or related field preferred, or equivalent experience preferred
Extensive experience with scenic design required, along with at least two of the following fields: costume design, sound design, lighting design, projections, and stage management
Experience teaching and working with young people preferred
Demonstrated commitment to creating welcoming spaces for students of all backgrounds required

Successful candidates will have:
A philosophy that aligns with the school’s mission and values – please review the school’s mission and values on our website (bush.edu)
A strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
Exceptional attention to detail applied to all tasks and projects
Outstanding communication skills, both verbally and in writing, that demonstrate clarity, professionalism and a wiliness to work together
Enthusiasm for working with faculty, staff, volunteers, and the larger school community
Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Apps and Windows and Mac OS, as well as an interest in learning new software

Additional Requirements:
Have a current Adult and Children CPR, First Aid and AED Certification (or receive one soon after hire date)
Meet the school’s standards when completing two separate background screenings
Meet the school’s COVID vaccination requirements. The Bush School is committed to providing a safe environment and campus for students, employees and visitors alike. In support of this commitment, candidates who are invited to campus during the hiring process will be required to provide proof of their full COVID-19 vaccination* to the school’s Main Office, prior to attending their on-campus appointment. Newly hired employees shall provide proof of being fully vaccinated against COVID-19 or obtain school approval of a religious or medical exemption, prior to being allowed to work at The Bush School. Requests for a COVID-19 vaccination accommodation due to medical or religious reasons are made to the school’s Director of Human Resources.

• Full COVID-19 vaccination is defined as one J&J, two Pfizer or Moderna, plus booster when eligible.

HOW TO APPLY

Applicants interested in applying for this opportunity should visit our website at www.bush.edu and navigate to the employment section of the website (found under the “About Bush” tab) for additional information/instructions.

If you are interested in working at The Bush School, but this position does not fit your talents, please visit the employment section of our website noted above.

While we sincerely appreciate all applications, only those candidates selected for interview will be contacted.

The Bush School is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, or genetic information. In addition, The Bush School does not discriminate in matters of employment based on the basis of age or marital status.