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.
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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