Student Technician Worker Program

What is the Student Worker Program?

Location: St. Charles North High School Auditorium

Position Type: Part-Time, As-Needed

Pay: Hourly ($15.00)

Student Auditorium Technicians work alongside fellow students and the Auditorium Manager to support the operations of the school’s auditorium. This hands-on role includes:

• Setup, and breakdown of stage equipment, chairs, risers, and other auditorium related equipment.

• Operating lights, sound, and other technical elements for school and community events.

• Cleaning and maintaining auditorium spaces and equipment.

• Assisting with a wide range of technical theater tasks as directed by the Auditorium Manager.

This is a great opportunity to expand your skills, support school events, and be part of an active and collaborative technical theater environment.

Work Schedule

Shifts are assigned during the following: 

• • After School 

  • During the Summer

  • Weekends (Occasionally)

• You’ll be notified of upcoming events in advance and sign up for shifts based on your availability.

• This will be communicated to Student Staff in Monthly staff meetings and on a shared Google Calendar with all upcoming events. 

• This position is as-needed; work hours will vary and are not guaranteed weekly.

• Employees will never exceed 30 hours per week.

Requirements

To be considered for this position, applicants must:

• Have at least 70 hours of previous technical theater experience, including roles such as:

  • Running lights/sound for school productions

  • Working in the scene shop, costume shop, or front of house

  • Supporting other technical aspects of productions

  • Class time does not count toward these 70 hours

  • Outside experience may be considered with documentation

• Have participated in at least one major production in the St. Charles North Auditorium.

• Show a strong working knowledge of technical theater and a willingness to learn new skills.

• Be able to take direction, work well with a team, and maintain a positive, reliable work ethic.

• Must be in good academic standing

If under the age of 16, complete a parent work permit form (available in the main office) as required by Illinois state law.

Steps of the Application Process

• Submit your letter of interest to the Auditorium Manager Mr. Echales (drew.echales@d303.org) along with a summary of your prior technical theater experience, including hours worked and productions involved.

• An in-person interview will be scheduled with Mr. Echales where you will be asked the following:

  • Speak about your prior technical work experience

  • What interests you about the position

  • What you hope to gain from being a Student Auditorium Technician

  • Other real-world interview-type questions

• At a later date, Mr. Echales will send out notices of employment statuses to each student who participated in an interview. 

• Please note: All former student auditorium technicians employed by St. Charles North High School will need to reapply for the position if interested in employment during the 2025-2026 school year.  

• Please note: Not all students who interview for the position will be hired.