Tech And Theater Support Specialist

Title: Tech and Theater Support Specialist
Term: Full-time; 12 months; in-person
Pay Range: $35 - $45/hour DOE
Qualifications: Bachelor degree or equivalent work experience in related technical field
Requirements: This position involves providing technical support for audio-visual equipment, educational technology, and Tier 1 technical assistance. The responsibilities of this role will expand over time with training and hands-on experience. The successful candidate should be capable of lifting up to 50 lbs and have a flexible schedule; a few Saturdays and occasional weekday evenings will be required to support school events and rentals.
Reports to: Director of Technology
Primary Responsibilities: Technology support, AV support, technical Theater Support
Hours/Classification: Full-Time, Non-exempt
Position can start as early as May 1, 2024
Expectation of Employee Civility and Commitment
The Hamlin School seeks to hire employees who will support and implement the school's mission and Creed* at all times. Hamlin employees are known for being compassionate, collaborative, and dedicated professionals who treat their colleagues and supervisors with respect and who take seriously the daily care of Hamlin students.
Hamlin students are celebrated because of their curious minds, joyful work ethic, and intellectual tenacity in the classroom; that said, the school is convinced that ensuring the students' academic growth is only one part of its work. All Hamlin employees, whatever their role or title may be, must pay close attention to the students' social-emotional well-being, their physical and mental health, and their moral development.
Hamlin employees are committed to their own professional growth; as such, they pay close attention to the research and innovations that impact teaching and learning. All employees are expected to be flexible thinkers and nimble actors in support of the school's overarching strategic goals and daily commitment to academic and ethical excellence.
*The Hamlin Creed: Compassion; Courage, Honesty; Respect; Responsibility
Professional Responsibilities:
1) Technology Support:

• • Working collaboratively with the tech team to provide support to students, faculty, and staff.
  • Providing technical support for various events, including after-school events, theater productions, assemblies, rehearsals, and Zoom meetings for events.
  • Maintaining tech equipment, including but not limited to printers, Apple TVs, projectors, TVs, Macs, and iPads.

2) Theater Tech:

• • Operating theater lightboard and sound mixers for events.

3) Academics/LMS (Learning Management System):

• • Updating schedules, rosters, official notes, learning profiles, report cards, progress reports, and group pages.
  • Managing Student Information System (SIS) tasks, including reports, address updates, account support, and 2-factor authentication support.

4) Accounts Management:

• • Creating rosters and maintaining student accounts, especially during summer work periods.
  • Assisting teachers, parents, and students with account logins.

5) HVAC Systems:

• • Configuring HVAC software and making adjustments online to accommodate events.
  • Attending training sessions to become an in-house expert on new HVAC systems.

Requirements:

• Ability to lift 50 lbs.
• Experience in AV support and Tier 1 Technology Support.
• Flexibility in working hours, some weekday evenings and a few Saturdays are required.
• Willingness to learn and expand responsibilities with training.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.

At The Hamlin School, we are committed to a policy of equal employment for all applicants and employees. As part of our commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace, we recruit and hire applicants with diverse backgrounds and professional experience that show their commitment to K-8 education and being a contributing member of a learning community.