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Description
Saint Agnes School seeks a talented and dedicated Part-Time Theater Coordinator to join our school community. Rooted in the Catholic intellectual tradition and animated by the sacramental life, Saint Agnes forms students through a rich integration of faith and reason. The Theater Coordinator contributes to this mission by managing the school's auditorium facilities and assisting with dramatic productions, supporting directors in the cultivation of students’ artistic talents, character formation, and appreciation for beauty through theatrical arts. Expected commitment is 500-600 hours annually.
The ideal candidate is a highly organized, skilled production manager who values both excellence and joy in performance. He or she seeks to collaborate with others to develop in students an appreciation for theater within a liberal arts education.
Position Overview
The Theater Coordinator is responsible for managing the day-to-day operations and scheduling of the School’s Auditorium while also serving in a supporting role for the school's Fall Play and Spring Musical. The role includes overseeing facility use, assisting with production logistics, and supporting staff in the production of theater performances that reflect both technical proficiency and artistic expression.
Key Responsibilities
• Manage the scheduling, technical needs, and facility usage of the Helen Houle Auditorium
• Assist with the planning, logistics, and execution of the Fall Play and Spring Musical as needed
• Collaborate closely with Directors in the recruitment of a creative / production team for each show (e.g. Stage Manager, Designers/Technicians, etc.)
• Provide general support to team members in theatrical production, stage management, and technical theater
• Coordinate maintenance of auditorium, including equipment, lighting, audio systems, and stage inventory
• Support theatrical performances and school events (e.g. virtue assemblies) that demonstrate excellence and artistry
• Collaborate with faculty, directors, and staff to support the school’s academic and fine arts programs
• Communicate effectively with parents and maintain strong relationships within the school community
• Facilitate the use of the Auditorium facilities by external organizations
Qualifications
• Bachelor’s degree, or relevant experience, in Theater, Technical Theater, Production Management, Arts Management, or a related field preferred
• Practicing Catholic preferred
• Experience in facility management, stage production, or theater coordination across student age levels preferred
• Strong knowledge of theatrical production, stagecraft, and facility coordination
• Demonstrated ability to assist in programming and producing high-quality theatrical productions appropriate for students
• Ability to connect with students and develop their technical and theatrical skills across a range of abilities
Desired Skills and Qualities
• Strong production management, organization, and stagecraft capabilities
• Sound judgment in facility management and technical execution
• Ability to establish a structured, safe, focused, and positive rehearsal and production environment
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Collaborative and professional approach to working with colleagues, guest artists, and families
Catholic Mission
Saint Agnes School seeks staff members who support the mission of Catholic education and desire to form students both intellectually and spiritually. Practicing Catholics are strongly preferred. All faculty and staff members are expected to respect and actively support the Catholic identity and mission of the school.
Application Instructions
Interested candidates should submit the following materials: Cover letter, resume, and three professional references.
Please email application materials with the subject line “Theater Coordinator Application” to: hr@saintagnesschool.org
About Saint Agnes School
Saint Agnes School is an award-winning, nationally recognized coeducational PreK–12 Catholic school located in St. Paul, Minnesota. Founded in 1888, Saint Agnes has served families for more than 135 years with a deep commitment to the Catholic intellectual tradition and the sacramental life of the Church.
Serving families throughout the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis, Saint Agnes offers a rigorous and integrated liberal arts curriculum supported by excellence in fine arts, service, and athletic competition. The school seeks to form students who are confident, intellectually capable, and rooted in a living faith, prepared to serve God and others in this life and the next.