Technical Theater Assistant

Menlo School

Full-time other-general
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Location
Atherton, CA, United States
Posted
July 13, 2026

Job Description

Reporting to the Technical Director, with oversight from the Director of Creative Arts, the Technical Theater Assistant provides hands-on scenic and physical theater support for productions in the School's auditoriums. This role supports the Technical Director in creative design, build, and show implementation, while helping maintain a safe, well-run scene shop and mentoring students in technical theater skills. This is a 12-month, non-exempt, variable-hour position averaging approximately 15 hours per week. Hours fluctuate with the production calendar.
Primary Responsibilities
Scenic & Physical Theater Support
+ Lead and support scenic construction, helping move productions from design through build.
+ Assist with set building, props, painting, and costumes; provide general physical theater support during production and tech periods.
+ Take on additional responsibilities during build weeks, tech weeks, and performance runs, in coordination with the Technical Directo...