Instructional Theater Technician
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Salary$30 – $40/hr
LocationHershey, PA
Work modeon-site
Typefull-time
SeniorityMid
Company size1,001–5,000 people
First seenNov 3, 2026 · 21h ago
Verified live21h ago
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High school diploma required
Prior experience in theater/stage management, including stage preparation and operations, required
Demonstrated experience teaching school-aged students in after-school Stage Production and Theater Management classes
Support professional touring productions by interpreting lighting plots and stage plans
Maintain safe theatrical spaces through routine inspections
Perform routine maintenance in theater spaces
Operate and maintain sound systems and scoreboards in support of other school programs
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, collaborate, and negotiate
Strong verbal and written communication skills
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and serve as a positive role model for students
Actively engage with students beyond assigned responsibilities
Experience working with youth preferred
Skills
Lighting (EOS)
Dante/Network Based Sound Systems
Benefits
Paid time off
Medical insurance
Vision insurance
Dental insurance
Financial benefits
About the company
Milton Hershey School (MHS) is one of the world’s best pre-K through 12th grade private schools, where approximately 2,200 students from disadvantaged backgrounds are provided with a cost-free home and a top-notch education. Thanks to the generosity of Milton and Catherine Hershey in 1909, the school is fully endowed today, with the resources to ensure students can thrive. The school has prepared over 12,000 graduates to lead fulfilling and productive lives and is expanding to serve more students for future generations.
MHS’s Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) program supports student growth where pre-K–12 grade students can participate in classes, activities, and performing groups, with instruments, uniforms, and lessons provided at no cost. To learn more, click HERE
About the role
MHS is currently seeking an Instructional Theater Technician to join the team. This full-time, year-round role coordinates and maintains technical support for performing arts programs including, but not limited to, 7 spaces (2,500-seat Founders Hall High School theater, 900-seat Middle School Hall Theater, 650-seat Elementary School Hall theater, 150-seat End Stage Theater, 150-seat Middle School Small Theatre, and 3 dance studios) through the planning, design, construction, and implementation of:
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Lighting (EOS)
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Set design and construction
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Theatrical spaces / Meeting rooms
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Rigging and fly systems
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Sound systems (Dante/Network Based Sound Systems)
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Digital production, recording, and special effects
This is a full-time position that requires collegiality, collaboration, flexibility of scheduled hours, and passion for creating positive experiences for the students. The schedule will vary from production to production (including Sundays) throughout the school year and require close collaboration with other theater technicians, VPA teachers and other MHS departments. Starting pay is in the range of $30.30 - $40.45/hour, pay is determined based on experience, plus an excellent benefits package that includes paid time off, medical, vision & dental insurance, and financial benefits. This is an on-site position located in Hershey, PA.
Requirements
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High school diploma required.
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Prior experience in theater/stage management, including stage preparation and operations, required.
•
Experience working with youth preferred.
•
Demonstrated experience teaching school-aged students in after-school Stage Production and Theater Management classes.
•
Support professional touring productions by interpreting lighting plots and stage plans.
•
Maintain safe theatrical spaces through routine inspections.
•
Perform routine maintenance in theater spaces.
•
Operate and maintain sound systems and scoreboards in support of other school programs.
•
Exceptional interpersonal skills, with the ability to inspire, collaborate, and negotiate.
•
Strong verbal and written communication skills.
•
Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities in a dynamic environment.
•
Demonstrate a high degree of integrity and serve as a positive role model for students.
•
Actively engage with students beyond assigned responsibilities.