Assistant Technical Production Manager

Position : Assistant Technical Production Manager

Department : Production

Reports to : Director of Production and Technical Director

Classification : Regular Full-time Non-exempt

Compensation : $35.00 per hour

Grade : 26

Posting Date : Monday November 17 2025

Application Review Begins : Monday December 15 2025

Preferred Start Date : Monday January 5 2026

Position Summary :

The Associate Technical Production Manager (ATPM) is a key member of Seattle Childrens Theatres Production Department providing both technical and administrative production support across all SCT productions co-productions tours transfers and special events. This position bridges the technical and operational functions of the Production Department assisting in the planning coordination and execution of all technical production elements while supporting administrative processes such as contracting payroll and expense tracking. The ATPM works collaboratively with the Technical Director Production Management team and department heads to ensure that all productions are executed safely efficiently and in alignment with SCTs artistic vision budget parameters and organizational values.

About SCT :

Seattle Childrens Theatre (SCT) has served more than 4 million children since its founding in 1975 through professional theatre and arts education in the Puget Sound region and beyond. Our mission is to provide children of all ages access to professional theatre with a focus on new works and theatre education.

SCT is committed to equity diversity accessibility and inclusion in all areas of our work. We encourage applicants of all races ethnicities religions gender identities and expressions sexual orientations abilities ages and backgrounds to apply. We value nontraditional career paths and transferable skills.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities :

Production Operations & Technical Oversight :

• Support the Technical Director and Director of Production in the planning and scheduling of all SCT productions.
• Coordinate the technical realization of scenery rigging automation and stage systems across all shows.
• Facilitate communication and information flow between technical departments designers stage management and guest artists.
• Review designer drawings assist with estimating construction and labor costs and help identify cost-saving solutions that maintain artistic intent.
• Support the safe engineering construction installation and removal of scenic and technical elements in collaboration with the Technical Director.
• Create and maintain build load-in and strike schedules in coordination with department heads.
• Oversee the setup and maintenance of production shops and stage spaces ensuring a clean safe and organized work environment.
• Provide on-site support during technical rehearsals load-ins and previews ensuring technical notes are communicated and executed.
• Assist with technical documentation including drafting rigging plots and equipment inventories.

Administrative & Departmental Coordination :

People & Safety Management :

General Support :

Qualifying Skills :

We recognize that experience can come from many places. This reflects our commitment to skills-based hiring which focuses on a candidates ability to perform essential job functionsregardless of whether those skills were developed through formal education professional experience community work or lived experience. If you meet most of the qualifications and are excited about this role we encourage you to apply.

Required Skills :

Preferred Skills & Nice-to-Haves :

Physical Requirements & Work Environment :

SCT will make reasonable accommodations to ensure accessibility for all employees.

Location :

Schedule :

Tasks May Include :

Benefits :

SCT uses a transparent negotiation-free compensation structure to ensure pay equity across roles. Grade levels and pay are based on the scope and responsibilities outlined in each job description.

How to Apply

To apply submit your resume and cover letter through our website at by 12 / 14 / 25. Applications will be reviewed beginning 12 / 15 / 25 and the position will remain open until filled.

If you need accommodations during the application or interview process please contact .

Additional Information :

The information presented indicates the general nature and level of work expected of employees in this classification. It is not designed to contain or to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties responsibilities qualifications and objectives required of employees assigned to this job.

Seattle Childrens Theatre provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment. We are committed to building a welcoming workplace for people of all backgrounds and experiences. We believe that diversity of thought background and identity makes us stronger and enriches our work.

Required Experience :

Manager

Key Skills

General Services,HVAC,Account Management,Civil Construction,Adobe Flash,Art

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1