Department Coordinator - Theater and Auditorium
Listed on 2026-07-01
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Education / Teaching
Music / Audio Production, Performing Arts Roles/ Dance Instructor
Location: Briarcliff Manor
Department Coordinator
The Department Coordinator is responsible for coordinating the use, scheduling, and operation of the school auditorium to support instructional programs, extracurricular activities, and school/community events, as well as providing leadership and oversight of the district's after-school theater program. This stipend position focuses on ensuring that the auditorium is effectively managed, properly equipped, and safely operated for all scheduled uses, and that after-school theater programming is coherent, high-quality, and aligned across district schools, including:
Developing and maintaining a consistent vision and standards for theater productions and activities at all district levels (elementary, middle, and high school).
Coordinating season planning, production calendars, and performance schedules across buildings to avoid conflicts and maximize student and community participation.
Supervising, mentoring, and collaborating with theater directors and advisors at each school site to ensure consistent quality and shared best practices.
Overseeing the selection of productions, ensuring age-appropriateness and alignment with district policies and community standards.
Managing district-wide theater budgets, royalties, licensing, equipment purchases, costumes, and set materials in coordination with building administrators.
Coordinating shared resources (sets, costumes, props, sound and lighting equipment) among district schools to promote efficiency and cost savings.
Establishing safety protocols and ensuring compliance with applicable regulations for all theater activities, including rigging, electrical systems, pyrotechnics (where applicable), and student supervision.
Serving as the primary district liaison for theater-related communications with families, community partners, vendors, and outside organizations.
Reporting regularly to district leadership on program performance, participation, audience engagement, and long-term planning needs.
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