Job Posting Title

High School Theatre and Stage Technician

Employee Type

Regular

Recruiting Start Date

10-06-2025

Job Exempt?

No

Recruiting End Date

Open Until Filled

Aloha mai!  Mahalo for your interest in Kamehameha Schools.  If you are looking for an opportunity to utilize your skills and talents and grow in your profession, while serving and strengthening our Native Hawaiian community, we would love to have you join our ʻohana!

Kamehameha Schools is looking for a Stage and Theatre Technician to support our Kapalama High School campus. This position is full-time Monday through Friday; some weekend work may be required.

Job Summary

Provide assistance to the technical director in managing the use of the Ke’elikolani Auditorium, a 725-seat fully-functioning theatre that serves the needs of the students and staff of the campus as well as the community at large.

Essential Functions

Auditorium/Theatre Operations

• Schedule, coordinate, organize and run auditorium functions;  determine requirements for functions;  coordinate security, custodial care and deliveries;  set up an operate equipment as needed;  trouble shoot problems;  advise and provide friendly assistance to all facility users

Facility Maintenance

• Monitor and facilitate technical maintenance of the Ke’elikolani Theatre/Auditorium to include:  compliance with safety codes and guidelines;  cleaning, repairing and servicing of lighting equipment, stage and rigging, sound equipment, power tools safety equipment, storage areas, house areas, upper and lower foyer, scene shop, elevator, machine rooms, etc.

Drama Tech Support

• Organize, schedule, oversee and support the productions of the Drama program;  facilitate scene construction, lighting, rigging, painting, electrical layout and wiring, sound engineering, etc.

Position Requirements

Minimum Qualifications - An equivalent combination of education and experience may substitute for the requirements listed.

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Minimum 2 years of theater experience which includes set construction and sound and lighting system operation.
• Basic knowledge of carpentry, scenic construction, scenic painting techniques, sound systems, stage lighting and control systems, and electronics and basic wiring.
• Ability to: work evenings, weekends and holidays; complete assigned tasks independently; direct the work of others in accomplishing tasks within acceptable quality and time standards; deal with unexpected situations during productions quickly and effectively; work at various heights.
• Good interpersonal skills to communicate effectively with a variety of students, staff and outside users.
• Good working knowledge of safety procedures.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Theatre with specific emphasis in Technical Theatre.
• Previous work experience with students in an educational setting helpful.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently sit, perform desk based computer tasks and grasp light/fine manipulation.
• Occasionally stand/walk, write by hand, and lift/carry/push/pull objects that weigh up to 10 pounds.
• Rarely twist/bend/stoop/squat, kneel, crawl, climb, reach/work about shoulder, grasp forcefully.

Working Conditions

• This position may involve traveling to various locations, including neighbor islands to conduct business.
• Work is conducted in an office/school environment and may require work to be conducted in non-standard workplaces.
• Work is typically conducted Monday through Friday at normal business hours but evening and weekend hours are often required to meet goals and objectives.

Disclaimer: The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by incumbents assigned to this job. This is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all the responsibilities, duties and skills required. The incumbent may be expected to perform other duties as assigned.

Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with disabilities.  Please contact us at hr@ksbe.edu or 808-534-8040 if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job.  Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment.

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Work Year

12

Pay Range

20.73 - 27.48 Hourly

Compensation and Benefits

Based on the compensation range provided below, salaries are commensurate with job-related experience, skills and competencies, education, internal equity, length of work year, and other organizational needs.

At Kamehameha Schools (KS), we recognize that compensation is just one facet of a fulfilling employment experience. Our commitment lies in fostering a positive work environment and equipping employees with the necessary resources to excel every day. Our Total Rewards Program embodies KS's dedication to the physical, mental, and financial well-being of our employee ʻohana. Explore our comprehensive Benefits Summary for more information.

Primary Location

Kapalama Campus

City, State

Honolulu, Hawaii

Additional Locations