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Technical Theater and Theater Teaching Artist

Job in Chicago, Cook County, Illinois, 60290, USA
Listing for: Chicago Artists Coalition
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-01-12
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Music / Audio Production, Video Game, TV / Film Production
  • Entertainment & Gaming
    Music / Audio Production, Video Game, TV / Film Production
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 80000 - 100000 USD Yearly USD 80000.00 100000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below

Chicago Artists Coalition helps people connect with opportunities including calls for artists, jobs, and available studio space

Technical Theater and Theater Teaching Artist

In search of a theater set designer, artist and teacher to lead students in creating a set for a production of Matilda JR. Teaching Artist will also lead Student Crew in being stagehands and cueing lights and sound. Does not have to be proficient in sound or lighting design, will only assist in those capacities unless otherwise desired.

With the director and music director, you will:

  • Collaborate on the set design
  • Collaborate on sourcing materials
  • Provide rough drawings that will serve as guides to discuss and ensure clarity of communication
  • Collaborate with Music Director on sound design
  • Collaborate with lighting designer on light cues
  • Collaborate with costume designer to support crew in helping with costume measurements and distribution
  • Attend occasional production meetings with production staff, Create timelines and collaborate on lesson plans for crew students

Independently you will:

  • Lead the student stage crew to create the sets
  • Communicate with crew students
  • Paint sets and backdrops
  • Organize, clean and maintain tools, supplies and work space
  • Create any necessary props (some are already in storage)
  • Strike the set
Qualifications:
  • Experience creating theatrical sets
  • Experience teaching visual art or stagecraft
  • Experience backstage in a theatrical setting
Qualities looked for:
  • Works well in a collaborative setting and independently
  • Resourceful and reliable
  • Ability to successfully plan and lead a team
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