Lead Technical Manager (Technical Director)
- Crossroads School
- Santa Monica, California
- Full Time
Lead Technical Manager (Technical Director)
Status: Full-Time
(Variable hours including evenings and weekends)
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000/ Salary Rate
W E L C O M E T O C R O S S R O A D S See the world differently.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Norton Campus
1715 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
21st Street Campus
1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About Crossroads School
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, located in Santa Monica and a 20-minute drive to downtown Los Angeles, is a progressive, independent, K-12, co-educational day school with nearly 1,200 students. Crossroads was founded in 1971 on five basic commitments: to academic excellence; to the arts; to the greater community; to the development of a student population of social, economic, and racial diversity; and to the development of each student's physical well- being and full human potential. From the beginning, Crossroads has provided a student-centered approach to education, with a dedication to diversity and involvement in the community. The school's ongoing commitment to its founding commitments, coupled with a robust financial aid fund, has contributed to the School's racially, economically, geographically, and culturally inclusive student community. Crossroads' unique K-12 program is built on a progressive, developmental model of education with many of its programs on the cutting edge of education.
While Crossroads has strong academic programs in all disciplines, the school is renowned for its programs in the sciences, in the arts, and in human development. Crossroads' selective admission process is driven by high demand and application volume. As a result, Crossroads has the privilege to shape enrollment with truly exceptional students who come with a range and depth of interests, talents, and diversity.
Position Overview
The Lead Technical Manager (Technical Director - Performing Arts) serves as the senior technical authority for the Bezdek Performing Arts Center. This role is responsible for the design, planning, and oversight of all technical aspects of productions and events, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, staging, and related systems.
The position requires advanced professional expertise, independent judgment, and substantial autonomy in determining technical solutions and execution strategies. Work is accomplished primarily through oversight, delegation, and supervision rather than routine manual labor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Authority & System Leadership
Serve as the primary technical authority for all live performance and event systems at Bezdek.
Design and approve technical approaches based on artistic intent, safety requirements, facility capabilities, and available resources.
Maintain responsibility for the safe operation and appropriate use of all production systems. Establish technical standards, documentation, and best practices.
Production Planning & Judgment
Independently assess production requirements and determine technical staffing, equipment, and execution strategies.
Participate in production meetings and advise on feasibility, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Advance productions and events, resolving complex technical challenges through professional judgment.
Recommend system upgrades, capital improvements, and equipment purchases.
Leadership, Supervision & Education
Supervise and direct technical crews, students, and overhire personnel during productions and events.
Provide structured training and mentorship to students participating in technical theater activities.
Support the educational mission by modeling professional standards and practices.
Collaboration
Partner closely with the Director of Arts Production to ensure alignment between production goals, schedules, and budgets.
Coordinate with Facilities and Operations regarding infrastructure, safety, and maintenance needs.
Qualifications
Advanced expertise in theatrical and liveevent technical systems.
Demonstrated ability to design and oversee complex productions.
Strong independent judgment and problemsolving skills.
Experience supervising professional crews and mentoring students.
Status: Full-Time
(Variable hours including evenings and weekends)
Compensation Range: $90,000 - $125,000/ Salary Rate
W E L C O M E T O C R O S S R O A D S See the world differently.
ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Norton Campus
1715 Olympic Boulevard, Santa Monica, CA 90404
MIDDLE & UPPER SCHOOL
21st Street Campus
1714 21st Street, Santa Monica, CA 90404
About Crossroads School
Crossroads School for Arts and Sciences, located in Santa Monica and a 20-minute drive to downtown Los Angeles, is a progressive, independent, K-12, co-educational day school with nearly 1,200 students. Crossroads was founded in 1971 on five basic commitments: to academic excellence; to the arts; to the greater community; to the development of a student population of social, economic, and racial diversity; and to the development of each student's physical well- being and full human potential. From the beginning, Crossroads has provided a student-centered approach to education, with a dedication to diversity and involvement in the community. The school's ongoing commitment to its founding commitments, coupled with a robust financial aid fund, has contributed to the School's racially, economically, geographically, and culturally inclusive student community. Crossroads' unique K-12 program is built on a progressive, developmental model of education with many of its programs on the cutting edge of education.
While Crossroads has strong academic programs in all disciplines, the school is renowned for its programs in the sciences, in the arts, and in human development. Crossroads' selective admission process is driven by high demand and application volume. As a result, Crossroads has the privilege to shape enrollment with truly exceptional students who come with a range and depth of interests, talents, and diversity.
Position Overview
The Lead Technical Manager (Technical Director - Performing Arts) serves as the senior technical authority for the Bezdek Performing Arts Center. This role is responsible for the design, planning, and oversight of all technical aspects of productions and events, including lighting, sound, video, rigging, staging, and related systems.
The position requires advanced professional expertise, independent judgment, and substantial autonomy in determining technical solutions and execution strategies. Work is accomplished primarily through oversight, delegation, and supervision rather than routine manual labor.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Technical Authority & System Leadership
Serve as the primary technical authority for all live performance and event systems at Bezdek.
Design and approve technical approaches based on artistic intent, safety requirements, facility capabilities, and available resources.
Maintain responsibility for the safe operation and appropriate use of all production systems. Establish technical standards, documentation, and best practices.
Production Planning & Judgment
Independently assess production requirements and determine technical staffing, equipment, and execution strategies.
Participate in production meetings and advise on feasibility, scheduling, and resource allocation.
Advance productions and events, resolving complex technical challenges through professional judgment.
Recommend system upgrades, capital improvements, and equipment purchases.
Leadership, Supervision & Education
Supervise and direct technical crews, students, and overhire personnel during productions and events.
Provide structured training and mentorship to students participating in technical theater activities.
Support the educational mission by modeling professional standards and practices.
Collaboration
Partner closely with the Director of Arts Production to ensure alignment between production goals, schedules, and budgets.
Coordinate with Facilities and Operations regarding infrastructure, safety, and maintenance needs.
Qualifications
Advanced expertise in theatrical and liveevent technical systems.
Demonstrated ability to design and oversee complex productions.
Strong independent judgment and problemsolving skills.
Experience supervising professional crews and mentoring students.
Job ID: 520692773
Originally Posted on: 5/11/2026
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