Technical Production Coordinator

Technical Production Manager

Location: South & North Campus (2026-27)

Schedule: Full-time, 12-Month

Reports To: Director of Arts

Desired Start Date: 10/1/2026

More Than a Job, A Mission

Aug Prep is more than a school, it's a community where excellence, faith, and holistic education

come together. We’re not only about high standards but also creating a place where people love

to grow, learn, and inspire! We currently serve over 2,400 K4-12 students in our ninth year at

our South Campus. We are thrilled to launch our North Campus in the 26-27 school year, initially

serving about 300 students in grades K4-6 and 9.

Why You’ll Love Working Here

• Living Faith: Jesus is at the center of all we do. Join a team where you can pray

together, worship together, and anchor your work in hope.

• Award-Winning Workplace: Recognized as a “Best Place to Work” by the Milwaukee

Business Journal six times in a row, standing out as the only school on the list in most

years!

• High Expectations that Open Doors: We foster a dynamic culture of growth and

development for students and staff alike. Our students regularly surpass expectations on

state assessments, and our graduates have a 100% college acceptance rate and a

cumulative $85million+ in scholarships!

• Outstanding Resources: From a “classroom supplies” fund to top-notch curriculum to

field trips to advanced technology, we shower our team with the tools they need to

succeed. Our state-of-the-art facilities include advanced sports complexes, performing

arts centers, top-notch classrooms, and two swimming pools.

• Whole-Child Approach: From arts to athletics to character education, we nurture

students’ minds, bodies, and souls.

• Joy Factor: This work is hard, but we work hard to bring JOY in all we do! Things like

silly staff competitions, praise and worship sessions, team social events or learning a

new skill like pickleball or gardening during a professional development day, we ensure

our staff finds JOY with one another too!

• Benefits: Aug Prep offers a robust benefits package including medical/dental/vision, a

401(k) with employer match and employer-sponsored disability coverage. Full-time

employees each receive $2500/year for college courses or professional development.

For a more complete list of our benefits, please click HERE (https://www.augprep.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC\_ID=2483179&type=d&pREC\_ID=2533152) .

In this role, you will lead with a heart for Jesus, a passion for the arts, and a commitment

to serving students and the school community through excellence in technical production

and event leadership. The Technical Director oversees the day-to-day operation and technical readiness of the PAC and Theater, supporting productions and Arts events from planning through

performance. This individual coordinates schedules, equipment, and technical needs to

ensure events are safe, organized, and successfully executed in alignment with the

artistic vision of the production team. The Technical Director also develops and mentors

student technical crews, creating meaningful opportunities for student leadership and

hands-on learning. This individual should have a strong working knowledge of live production technology and be comfortable operating and troubleshooting sound, lighting, projection, video,

staging, and related systems.

PERFORMING ARTS CENTER MANAGEMENT

• Maintain primary operational oversight of the Performing Arts Center

• Coordinate PAC scheduling, event readiness, room setups, changeovers, resets, and

technical requirements.

• Maintain organized, safe, and functional PAC spaces, storage areas, equipment, and

production resources.

• Establish and maintain expectations for PAC access, equipment use, setup, teardown,

safety, and event operations.

• Monitor PAC equipment and systems and coordinate preventive maintenance, repairs,

replacements, and service needs.

• Maintain equipment inventories, technical documentation, operating procedures, and

maintenance records.

• Partner closely with Facilities on repairs, physical space needs, upgrades, safety

concerns, and long-term facility planning.

• Coordinate with outside users, vendors, contractors, and other partners utilizing PAC

spaces as needed.

PRODUCTION & EVENT MANAGEMENT

• Support the planning and execution of theatre productions, concerts, Arts programs, and

performances.

• Participate in production planning from initial concept through completion, including

schedules, technical timelines, staffing, rehearsals, performances, strike, and post-event

evaluation.

• Collaborate closely with directors, teachers, production teams, students, contractors,

volunteers, and vendors.

• Help translate the vision and needs of directors and event organizers into clear technical

and operational plans.

• Coordinate scenery, lighting, sound, projection, video, staging, props, equipment, and

other production-related needs.

• Prepare venues and technical systems for rehearsals, technical rehearsals,

performances, presentations, and special events.

• Support major Arts and production events including Gala, Open Houses, professional

development, presentations, and other events in which the Arts department plays a

significant role.

• Coordinate event and production logistics in partnership with the Director of Arts and

other school leaders.

TECHNICAL OPERATIONS

• Independently operate and troubleshoot basic sound, lighting, projection, video, staging,

and other live production systems.

• Assist with technical design and implementation for productions and events.

• Maintain safe operating practices for PAC equipment, backstage areas, stages, and

production environments.

• Stay current on relevant technology, systems, software, equipment, and industry

practices.

• Train staff and other approved users to operate routine PAC systems and approved

event setups.

• Provide limited technical consultation and A/V support for schoolwide events,

professional development, presentations, and other event-related needs as appropriate.

STUDENT & PRODUCTION TEAM DEVELOPMENT

• Train and support student technical crews, Stage Managers, production staff, volunteers,

teachers, and other approved users.

• Create opportunities for students to develop technical production skills, responsibility,

leadership, communication, and problem-solving.

• Develop training materials, procedures, checklists, and resources that allow students

and staff to take greater ownership of routine production and event responsibilities.

• Provide appropriate supervision and support for students participating in technical

production work.

• Foster a safe, positive, Christ-centered environment for students and adults working

within productions and PAC spaces.

PLANNING AND FINANCIAL RESPONSIBILITY

• Assist the Director of Arts with planning and monitoring PAC and production budgets.

• Maintain awareness of equipment condition, inventory, and future replacement needs.

• Recommend equipment purchases, upgrades, repairs, and capital improvements to the

Director of Arts.

• Help anticipate production and PAC resource needs as part of annual Arts planning.

COLLABORATION & SCHOOL SUPPORT

• Partner closely with the Director of Arts and Arts team to support departmental programming and priorities.

• Maintain strong communication and collaboration with Facilities, IT, teachers, administrators, and other school personnel.

• Work with event organizers to identify technical requirements, timelines, setup needs, staffing needs, and event expectations.

• Help establish systems that allow routine events and technical setups to operate efficiently without unnecessary dependence on one individual.

• Maintain professional and positive relationships with internal and external partners.

• Model deep connection and belief in Aug Prep’s North Star, mission, and values.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• A belief in the ability of every child and a commitment to ensure excellence for each student.

• Active participation in a Christian Church community

• Experience in one or more related areas including live event production, technical theatre, performing arts, venue operations, A/V production, event management, or a similar environment.

• Working knowledge of sound, lighting, projection, video, staging, and live production systems.

• Ability to independently operate and troubleshoot basic technical equipment and systems.

• Strong organizational and project management skills with the ability to balance multiple

productions, events, spaces, schedules, and priorities.

• Strong oral and written communication skills.

• Experience working with students or developing others in technical, production, or leadership skills is preferred.

• Experience supporting productions, performing arts programs, live events, houses of worship, schools, or similar environments is preferred.

• Bachelor’s Degree preferred

Work hours will vary by season, productions, and events. Evening and weekend responsibilities

will be required for rehearsals, performances, productions, and other major events. Flexibility in

scheduling will be necessary to balance daytime responsibilities with evening and weekend

commitments.

*This document describes general information about the position; however, it should not be

considered comprehensive. Aug Prep reserves the right to modify job duties or descriptions at

any time.

Non-Discriminatory Policy

St. Augustine Preparatory Academy is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate

on the basis of age, race, color, sex, national and ethnic origin or any other basis prohibited by

law when hiring, promoting, establishing wages, or providing benefits.

As a faith-based institution based on biblical principles, St. Augustine Preparatory Academy

hires employees who agree with the school's Mission Statement and Statement of Beliefs and

adhere to biblical standards of conduct.

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