Position Description:
Parish Episcopal School seeks an experienced and collaborative Production Coordinator to join a dedicated arts team. This role facilitates the Noble Family Center for the Performing Arts, a 50,000 sq ft facility that includes a 600-seat performance hall, a black box theater, scene shop, music hall, film room, two dance studios, and more. An ability to track details along with excellent diplomacy and communication skills are key to this role in addition to experience working with students and a deep understanding of the needs of performing arts groups. The role also assists with our Upper School technical theatre classes, working with students to build sets. The Parish Arts Production Coordinator is a full-time, 10-month position with up to 10 days of work in the summer and reports directly to the Director of Parish Arts.
At Parish Arts, we encourage creativity through meaningful immersive experiences that nurture and ignite passions for the performing and visual arts. We strive to enrich the lives of students and foster belonging in the community as performers, creators and appreciators of all arts.
The core values guiding Parish Arts are:
- Community - A commitment to innovative thinking, risk-taking, and dynamic problem-solving that encourages fresh approaches in both teaching and artistic practice.
- Creativity - The practice of working together, sharing resources and knowledge, and supporting growth through meaningful partnerships and shared learning experiences.
- Collaboration - The cultivation of a supportive, inclusive environment where relationships are valued, differences are celebrated, and every member feels like they belong and contribute to the collective success.
- Support & Flexibility - A culture that recognizes and adapts to individual needs through community support while maintaining high standards.
- Autonomy & Trust - The respect and freedom to make independent artistic choices while remaining connected to our mission and vision, with the confidence that those choices will be supported.
Essential Functions:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
- Schedule and supervise all events in the Noble Performing Arts Center including scheduling, set-up, presentation, and strike (tear down).
- Coordinate the technical demands of overlapping productions, performances and events using the Noble in collaboration with the tech specialist, production directors, and other school staff.
- Coordinate the technical demands of single-date events as needed by the greater school community into the overall schedule. These events may take place during the school day or may require the Production Coordinator to be available during evenings and/or weekends. This includes providing technical support for school-based programs.
- Maintain safety and efficiency of all Noble technical facilities: physical plant, stage rigging, construction area, lighting, and sound equipment.
- Maintain an accurate master calendar of all events in the mains performance space, Eller Hall, and serve as the contact person/resource for staff/administration in planning events. Event Ticketing and box office management.
- Develop a working relationship with maintenance and technology departments to support requirements for all Noble spaces.
- Work with external contractors on issues ranging from floor replacement to lighting repair and special effects.
- Foster a professional, collegial relationship with all production coordinators, and school personnel involved in productions, programs, and events.
- Manage and train “student Noble employees” who assist in setting-up productions, running performances, and striking events.
- Work with students who have a range of academic levels and interpersonal capacities to develop individual skills as well as a group work ethic within the student technical production team.
- Maintain supplies and materials necessary to run the Noble spaces.
- Manages the budget for the Noble in partnership with the Director of Parish Arts.
- Support and assist technical direction for theatrical productions as necessary.
- Serve as a dynamic colleague and professional, collaborating with department and divisional colleagues.
- The use of technology in instruction is an expectation as well as being able to provide a basic level of support to students in a BYOD environment. Additionally, candidates should be proficient in utilizing technology for administrative functions including, but not limited to, grading, attendance, resource sharing, and communications.
Qualifications/Experience:
- A degree in performing arts, technical theater, education, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working in a performing arts venue, ideally in an independent or leading public/charter school setting.
- Demonstrated achievement in their area of artistic practice.
- Experience working with youth in their artistic field.
- Technical understanding of working in a performance environment including basic operation of a sound board and light board. Experience in technical directing is preferred.
- Experience working in a collaborative environment.
- A commitment to progressive, student-centered, and personalized teaching and learning practices.
- Demonstrated success initiating and managing multiple tasks simultaneously without direct oversight.
- Tact and skill working with faculty, students, and parents.
- Experience Coordinating complex schedules between different individuals.
- Adept at conflict resolution.
- Strong communication skills, a sense of humor, humility, and empathy.
- Able to set goals and accept professional feedback.
- Ability to interact with parents, faculty and staff, and handle confidential material and situations with discretion and sensitivity.
- A team player with strong interpersonal skills to productively, professionally and empathetically communicate with students, parents, the entire school community and wide variety of school constituents.
- Classroom management skills and adherence to school policies.
- Demonstrates dependability through consistent attendance, punctual arrival, and readiness to perform assigned duties according to the established work schedule.
- Commitment to positive and active participation in the life of the school.
- Ability to meet physical and mental requirements of the position.
Specific Skills/Abilities:
- Show a demonstrated commitment to belonging and inclusion (e.g., familiarity with concepts; evidence of relevant personal growth; examples of relevant practice, etc.).
- Be a motivated collaborator, possess a strong work ethic, and have a positive spirit.
- Adhere to Parish Episcopal Characteristics of Effective Teaching.
- Implement our IMPACT curriculum which focuses on habits of work and mindfulness.
- Promote the School’s mission statement and educational philosophy.
Training and Marginal Duties:
- Participate in all requisite School trainings.
- Attend required staff development, training sessions, and conferences throughout the year.
- Attend periodic in-service meetings.
- Attend Chapel.
- Attend Department & Team Meetings.
- Attend school events such as Back to School Night, Admission Open House, Fieldtrips/Class Trips.
- Ability to periodically support before and after-school or weekend events.
- Acknowledge receipt of the current Employee Handbook and are responsible for reviewing the contents and abiding by rules, policies and procedures stated in the Handbook or otherwise by the School.
Physical Requirements and Work Environment:
- Regularly works in standard office or classroom conditions and climate.
- Regularly uses close and distance vision, including working at a computer screen for extended periods of time; ability to observe students from various distances.
- Frequently required to move around the campus/office/classroom; works at a desk for extended periods of time.
- Ability to occasionally move items weighing up to 40lbs. across the campus/classroom/office.
- Ability to maintain appropriate boundaries with students, fellow staff and community members.
Limitations and Disclaimer:
The above job description is meant to describe the general nature and level of work being performed; it is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required for the position. This job description reflects administration’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts administration’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
All job requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves or other employees.
This job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to follow any other job-related instructions and to perform other job-related duties requested by their supervisor in compliance with Federal and State Laws.
Requirements are representative of minimum levels of knowledge, skills and/or abilities. To perform this job successfully, the employee must possess the abilities or aptitudes to perform each duty proficiently. Continued employment remains on an “at-will” basis.
About Parish Episcopal School
Founded in 1972, Parish Episcopal School is a leading, co-educational (PreK – 12th grade) college preparatory independent school in Dallas, Texas, serving approximately 1220 students of all faiths. Inspired by its values of Wisdom, Honor and Service, the School’s inclusive Episcopal community guides young people to become creative learners and bold leaders prepared to impact our complex global society by realizing and fostering their passions in a warm, joyful and balanced learning environment, and engaging them in challenging core curriculum and strategic programs that develop and inspire.
Educational Purpose & Philosophy
We develop good human beings: prepared, passionate, principled.
- DEVELOP We are educators, mentors, coaches and guides – dedicated to developing the unique potential of every student on our care.
- GOOD HUMAN BEINGS At Parish, we aim to develop young people formed intellectually, emotionally, socially, physically, spiritually and morally.
- PREPARED Preparation is key to success in a complex and ever-changing world. At Parish, we equip students with the knowledge, skills and mindsets they’ll need to navigate life’s challenges and accomplish their goals and dreams.
- PASSIONATE Passion is fuel for a joyful life. At Parish, we help students uncover what excites and inspires them – so they feel more alive, more fulfilled and more excited about the future.
- PRINCIPLED Principles create the moral compass for life. Rooted in Wisdom, Honor and Service, Parish students strive not just to succeed, but to make a positive difference in the lives of others and the world around them.
For more information about Parish Episcopal School, visit www.parish.org.
The School believes that each individual is entitled to equal employment opportunity without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status or any other characteristic protected under federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. The School’s equal employment opportunity practices extend to recruitment, hiring, selection, compensation, benefits, transfer, promotion, training, discipline, and all other terms, conditions, and privileges of employment. All Employees are responsible for complying with the School’s equal employment opportunity policy.
