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Peninsula School District

DRAMA - ASSISTANT

Peninsula School District, Gig Harbor, Washington, United States, 98329

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DRAMA – ASSISTANT Peninsula School District

Start Date: As soon as possible after closing.

Preferred Qualifications

Experience in technical theater

Experience in theater production or stage management preferred

Experience in set construction and costuming

Strong organizational and communication skills

Conflict management skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a school environment

Flexible schedule to accommodate rehearsals, performances, and possibly weekends

Physical Requirements

Regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk, hear, operate lighting and computer systems, and lift or move up to 25 pounds

Must be comfortable working evenings or weekends

Job Duties and Responsibilities

Assist in all aspects of theater productions, including planning, rehearsal scheduling, and execution of live performances for Peninsula School District and community groups

Manage backstage operations, ensuring props, costumes, and set pieces are prepared and organized for each performance

Support lighting, sound, and other technical aspects of productions

Assist in directing student performances, providing feedback, and helping students with lines, blocking, and character development

Supervise student auditorium technicians and track technician work hours

Support the use of theater spaces by community groups, providing technical assistance on site and ensuring space readiness for community performances

Working Conditions

Frequent interruptions; requires flexibility due to shifting between planning, training, student engagement, and event execution

May be required to troubleshoot in high‑pressure situations such as live performances

Collaboration with students, staff, and community partners is ongoing and dynamic

Production timelines will be determined prior to rehearsal starts

Required Prior to Starting Work: Unless you have been fingerprinted in a school district within the last two years, you will be required to have fingerprinting done. The Olympic ESD 114 (360.478.6881) in Bremerton offers digital live‑scan fingerprinting services by appointment for a fee of $83.00.

Employment Information Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full-time

Job function: Other; Industries: Individual and Family Services

Equal Opportunity Employer The Peninsula School District does not discriminate on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. If you have questions or complaints regarding alleged discrimination, please call the Peninsula School District Educational Service Center at (253) 530-1000.

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