Technical Director

Please forward your resume to and complete the Staff application. Submission instructions are on the application.

Primary Objective

To provide the Whitefield community with audio, lighting, and video technical support for productions, chapels, concerts, assemblies, speakers, and special events that take place on campus.

Key Responsibilities:

• Communicate and coordinate details for every on-campus event with technical needs
• Organize, manage, and maintain campus-wide audio, video, and lighting equipment inventory
• Oversee campus-wide equipment warranties, upgrades, or replacements
• Order technical expendable materials as needed (tape, bulbs, fuses, cables, etc.)
• Manage the budget and allocate funds per event accordingly
• Schedule and employ additional contract technical personnel (lighting, audio, video) for large-scale events, if needed
• Serve as consultant and/or project manager for potential audio, video, and lighting installations
• Train and equip volunteer teachers and students who aid in audio, lighting, and video technical support for small-scale events
• Teach a comprehensive theater tech class to upper school students
• For theatrical and musical productions:
o Design lighting and implement light cues
o Coordinate microphone assignments and create microphone plots for voice and instrument
o Create technical cue scripts
• Adhere to the bylaws, policies and procedures, and to all laws that govern the school and its actions
• Other responsibilities as assigned by administration

Qualifications:

• Experience in video Livestream recording, posting, and editing
• Ability to develop rapport with staff, students, and parents
• Demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills
• Demonstrate computer literacy and proficiency (e.g., word processing, spreadsheets, email, Internet, presentation software, and online grade book programs). Experience with SmartBoard technology is a plus.

In addition, the candidate should:
• Have a high level of commitment to Christian education.
• Embrace the vision of the school and strive for excellence by furthering the mission of Whitefield Academy.
• Commit to living his/her life under the lordship of Christ.
• Model a consistent daily walk with Jesus Christ, and be a Christian role model in speech, actions, and attitudes, which contributes to the spiritual atmosphere of the school.
• Believe and affirm the school’s Statement of Faith.
• Demonstrate evidence of consistent spiritual activities such as worship at a church, fellowship with the body of Christ, personal devotional time with the Lord, and individual study of scripture.
• Evidence the fruit of the Spirit in the nurturing of relationships with other staff members, students, families, and the community at large.

This is a full-time position. To apply, please complete the Staff Application available at www.whitefieldacademy.com under About Us/Employment Opportunities.