Coordinator, Theatre Production & Rentals

Crofton House School • Contract • Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada • C$ 60k - C$ 68k / year • 10h ago

Coordinator, Theatre Production & Rentals

Full-Time, Fixed-term Contract (Medical Leave)

ASAP - June 2025

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, every day students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Bound by our belief in the power of girl-centred education, Crofton House School fosters a strong sense of community among educators, staff, students and families. Here, everyone can contribute to the strength of our school – including you.

We offer extensive professional development opportunities, competitive compensation and a comprehensive benefits package. Our 10-acre campus provides modern facilities, as well as beautiful outdoor spaces and a daily connection to nature.

Reporting to the Director, Operations & Technology, this is responsible for the technical operations of all campus productions, concerts and events, as well as managing the theatre facility.

This role is based in-person from 8:00am - 4:30pm, but could vary from time to time to support the operational needs of the School (evening and weekend work required).

This position is not eligible for remote work.

Key Accountabilities/Responsibilities:

Responsible for the technical operations of all CHS productions, concerts, rehearsals, assemblies, guest lectures, and other community events in the Theatre, drama studio, Manrell Hall, and other locations as required
Establish operating policies and guidelines for the safe use of the school’s theatre facilities and performance spaces, and proactively communicate and implement these to students, teachers and staff
Program and operate theatrical lighting, sound, and video systems in the theatre and drama studio
Live stream and/or create video and audio recordings of events when requested
Setup temporary AV systems around campus (sports days, outdoor band performances, etc)
Facilitate live translation services as requested
Participate in bi-weekly whole school operations meetings, and assist in the planning of school events
Perform regular maintenance and repairs on theatre equipment
Coordinate the movement of choir risers, acoustic shells, and the grand piano on and off stage to accommodate the different needs of performance groups and classes
Train, schedule, and supervise our student tech crew in the areas of lighting, sound, projection, stage management, and backstage safety
Train staff and teachers on the use of theatre and AV equipment as required
Responsible, in conjunction with the IT department, for the AV systems in Manrell Hall, the junior and senior school gyms, and the junior school atrium, as these are frequently used as event and performance venues
Oversee the Theatre and Foyer calendars, which include class schedules and event bookings, and find solutions to schedule conflicts; this involves daily communication with teachers and staff, as these spaces are in high demand
Provide AV support and facility supervision/management for rental events in the theatre and other Crofton venues as required
Support the IT department with AV related tickets when required

Minimum Qualifications:

Minimum 1+ years working in a theatre technician capacity
Bachelor’s Degree in Theatre production, IT or equivalent years of experience an asset

Skills/Competences:

Oversee production technical requirements
Schedule productions and theatre availability
Provide A/V technical support for teachers and staff and school events
Train and teach students and staff on theatre production and stagecraft
Oversee production initiatives and ensures safe operation of equipment
Excellent time management and organizational skills
Strong problem solving skills
Proactive and flexible, self-motivated, able to work independently and as part of a team
Strong interpersonal and communication skills
Flexible with the ability to adjust to changing priorities and schedules
Be open and accept change with a positive and enthusiastic attitude
Excellent interpersonal, written and oral communications skills
Strong organization and time management skills
Experience working with youth an asset
Expertise with lighting, sound, rigging and production
Strong working knowledge in the operation of digital control boards, sound boards and routing systems

Experience with the following would be an asset:

ETC lighting consoles
LED and conventional lighting fixtures
Yamaha digital sound consoles
Live audio mixing, particularly for musical theatre
Dante and NDI network protocols
Scenic carpentry and rigging
Video production

Employment and Application Details:

Please note that applicants must be able to legally work in Canada. Applications will be reviewed as soon as they are received.

This role is scheduled to start ASAP and run until June 2025.

Compensation: $60,000 - $68,000 depending on experience. Please note this role is not eligible for benefits (extended health, dental, RRSP) due to the short duration of the contract.

Please include the following with your application:

A cover letter and current resume that outlines exact dates of employment, the organization, job title and responsibilities. If you have gaps in your employment history, please advise as to why.
Please clearly identify your educational background and history of professional development related to this position.

Apply online at www.croftonhouse.ca/careers.

We thank all candidates in advance. We will, however, contact only those selected for an interview. No phone calls, please.

About Crofton House School

Crofton House School offers a girl-centred learning environment for students from Junior Kindergarten to Grade 12. Here, students are motivated to strive for their best selves, embracing academic challenge and diverse experiences, guided by staff who know them and believe in them.

Our approach supports the whole girl in her social, emotional, physical and intellectual development. Guided by the School’s values of courage, creativity and citizenship, students are able to discover and pursue their own paths, developing the confidence and capacity to thrive and positively influence the world around them.

Established in 1898, Crofton House has a long history of girl-centred education. Today, the School has over 900 students and almost 200 staff members learning, working and playing on our 10-acre campus in Vancouver.

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