Theater & Audio Visual Technician na Ethical Culture Fieldston School

Who we are?

Ethical Culture Fieldston School is a progressive PreK-12 independent school that has been serving students from throughout New York City and the surrounding suburbs since 1878. ECFS offers a rich curriculum in the arts, sciences, and humanities. A co-ed, nonsectarian school, it serves a diverse community of about 1,700 students on two campuses -- one in the Riverdale section of the Bronx and the other in Manhattan. 

What is essential about working at our school?

The Ethical Culture Fieldston School has a long history of equity and inclusion deeply rooted in our mission and the educational philosophy of our founder, Felix Adler. We embrace diversity of ancestry, family, identity, culture, and beliefs and seek a student body and faculty that reflect the pluralism and socio-economic diversity of metropolitan New York. We affirm both our differences and commonalities and strive to balance individuality and community. In keeping with our progressive tradition, we are dedicated to increasing our students’ cultural literacy to help them understand multiple perspectives and see the world beyond the self. 

We expect members of our community to engage in open dialogue about living and learning in a diverse environment inside and outside the classroom. We see this work, with its creative tensions, as a catalyst for individual and collective growth. On a daily basis, we are committed to making this vision of a democratic, pluralistic, and progressive school a reality. 

Position Summary
The Theater & Audio Visual Technician will support all technical theater & student activity events throughout all divisions at  ECFS, with particular reference to the auditorium at the Bronx campus, supporting New York Society of Ethical Culture Adler Theater. 

This position requires flexibility and frequent availability outside of standard business hours, including evenings and weekends, to support and staff special events and will report directly to the Executive Director of Technology.

The hiring salary for this position is $66,300. When determining the salary for a position, ECFS considers factors including, but not limited to: the scope and responsibilities of the position, internal peer equity, key skills required for the role, the candidate’s work experience, education and training, as well as market and organizational considerations.

Please note that this is an onsite role and not performed remotely. Ethical Culture Fieldston School retains its right to modify job duties in accordance with changing operational needs.

Responsibilities
Specific responsibilities of the role will include: 

US/MS Performing Arts

• Assisting the Technical Director when working with students in and out of class to ensure student safety and best practices are maintained;

• Providing technical support for Studio Theater Series and Theater Company solo performances including: preparing the Alex Cohen Theater for productions including but not limited to: all design/technology including design, build, hang/focus, seating, and backstage operations and supporting the Tech rehearsal process for these productions;

• Supporting strike for all departmental productions;

• Supporting and monitoring all tech and design processes and preparing the event spaces for productions including all seating, backstage, etc.;

• Offering on-going support during tech week on a case-by-case basis;

• Providing technical support for all tech rehearsals including running the technology, troubleshooting, and mentoring designers and technicians;

• Supporting training for crew and student technicians for all theater and dance mainstage and STS productions, including auditorium, Alex Cohen Theater, production workshop, and scene shop equipment and spaces; 

• Coordinating with all vendors and outside hires (e.g., lighting professionals, designers, photographers, etc.);

Assembly US

• Assembling and supervising all student lighting, sound, and projection crew for the academic year assembly program;

• Partnering with Assembly Technician to facilitate joint running of each weekly assembly; 

All School

• Liaising with the Theater & Dance Department for researching and purchasing new equipment;

• Supporting the work of the Technical Director at all shows;

• Overseeing and maintaining all audio, video, sound, and lighting equipment across both campuses, including setup, strike, and inventory for all ECFS productions and spaces;

• Maintaining compliance with all school policies, state regulations, and educational standards; 

• Managing the all school room booking system;

• Being able to work a flexible schedule and being responsive to event-related needs as they arise outside of normal business hours;

• Fostering positive relationships with team members and various stakeholders; 

• Motivating and inspiring the team and coworkers to achieve goals; and

• Performing other related projects and duties as needed and assigned.

Qualifications
The successful incumbent will possess:

• A Bachelor's Degree or equivalent experience in technical theatre and audio visual productions

• Knowledge in set construction, lighting and sound operation, stage management, and A/V equipment maintenance and operation;

• The ability to collaborate and build strong relationships with faculty, administrators, students, parents, and the overall community; 

• An understanding and commitment to cultural competency and how to support a diverse student population;

• Excellent verbal, written, and oral communication skills; 

• A positive attitude and the ability to listen effectively and be receptive to feedback; 

• The ability to manage time effectively, stay organized, and prioritize required tasks; 

• A commitment to engaging in ongoing professional development and proficiency in utilizing and learning new technologies (i.e., Google Workspace tools); 

• Reliability, punctuality, and consistent attendance; and

• The ability to cultivate a welcoming culture in which all members of our community feel valued and appreciated.
  
  

To Apply
All candidates should visit our employment page at www.ecfs.org to apply. Please send a resume, cover letter and contact information for three references. 

EEO
ECFS is an equal opportunity employer. We seek to be a welcoming community of professionals that broadly reflects the people of the metropolitan New York City area, our students, and families. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, color, religion or religious practices, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, citizenship status, national origin, age, ability status, military status, unemployment status or any other category protected by applicable local, state, or federal laws. We are committed to hiring practices that ensure all candidates are given fair consideration in alignment with our institutional mission and goals.