Assistant to the Theater Tech Director 2025-2026 (Boston, MA)

Founded in 1886, The Winsor School is an independent girls’ school for academically promising and motivated students in grades five through twelve. Located in the heart of Boston’s Longwood Medical and Academic Research area, our students benefit from the school's longstanding commitment to providing a superior education for girls, inspirational and dedicated faculty, and diverse and talented community. Winsor strives to consciously create an environment of respect and inclusion and to support ethnic, racial, religious and socio-economic diversity among all the constituencies of the school. Winsor supports this commitment through its inclusive curriculum, success addressing a range of learning styles, availability of a wide array of diversity efforts and programs, and participating in the greater Boston community.




 

Job Title: Assistant to the Theater Tech Director 
Location: Winsor School Theater Department, Boston, MA
Position Type: Part-Time during the 2025-2026 School Year (Starting in September)
Hours: 19 Hours per week, non-exempt, flexible schedule.

The Winsor School, an independent girls' school is seeking a passionate and skilled Technical Theatre Assistant to join our thriving theater program. This role will work closely with the Director and Technical Director while mentoring and guiding our students in various technical aspects of theater production.

Supervisors: Technical Theater Director, Theater Director, and Head of Performing Arts

Responsibilities: 

• Coordinate with the Technical Director regarding the specific needs for each event. 

• Assist with hands-on technical responsibilities including lighting, sound, set design and construction. 

• Oversee and participate in set construction, including carpentry, rigging, and scenic assembly

• Apply and supervise painting techniques for scenery, including base coating, texturing, and detail work

• Oversee students as they work on building, painting, lighting, and sound crews. 

• Attend production meetings when possible. 

• Enforce safe-use guidelines for equipment and all aspects of theater activities.  

• Work collaboratively with the Performing Arts Department.

• Follow Winsor’s guidelines on Adult/Student behavior policies and other policies as instructed by Winsor.

• Be able to lift, push or pull heavy objects using appropriate tools and body alignment. 

• Wear protective clothing and shoes. 

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theater tech or the equivalent  

• Minimum of two years of experience working middle and high school students

• Ability to work collaboratively and communicate effectively with colleagues and students

The Winsor School is an equal opportunity employer and will not discriminate against any applicant for employment on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, marital status, sexual orientation, genetic testing, veteran status, physical or mental disability, or on any other basis protected by law.

Department: Arts
This is a non-management position
This is a part time position