Theatre Technician
Founded in 1924, the Ecole Internationale de Genève (Ecolint) welcomes 4,500 students aged 3 to 18, representing more than 130 nationalities. Our 1,250 staff from all over the world work on our three campuses (La Grande Boissière and Campus des Nations in Geneva, La Châtaigneraie in the canton of Vaud).
In our 7 schools, our students benefit from international teaching and bilingual supervision of the highest quality.
To fulfil our mission of "Educating students to be global citizens with the courage and capacity to create a just and joyful tomorrow together", every member of staff can draw inspiration from our hundred years of experience, our constant drive to innovate, and our strong humanitarian values. Through our Ecolint Institute, we are committed to provide our staff with excellent professional development opportunities.
La Châtaigneraie campus features a unique blend of historic and cutting-edge buildings set amidst the picturesque rolling farms of Founex. Our international team is devoted to a secondary school environment that values both academic excellence and personal well-being.
La Châtaigneraie (Secondary)
THEATRE TECHNICIAN
La Chataigneraie Campus – Secondary School
Support the technical heart of our performing arts and help bring student creativity to life in a dynamic, multicultural environment.
Key Facts:
- Campus: La Châtaigneraie – Secondary School (Founex)
- Contract type: Permanent
- Rate: 60% (24h/week) or 100% (40h/week) over 47 weeks
- Start date: 1st September 2026
- Application deadline: 8 May 2026
- Reference: 200 016
Why this role is important:
The International School of Geneva has an excellent reputation for the quality of its education and its diverse multicultural environment. As a Theatre Technician at La Châtaigneraie, you will play a crucial role in the day-to-day running of our performing arts facilities. You will do more than manage equipment; you will provide the technical foundation that allows students and teachers to explore the complexities of performance, ensuring every production and class meets high academic and safety standards.
Your Role and Responsibilities:
Technical Production & Support
- Provide assistance with all technical aspects of Performing Arts productions, Theatre classes, assessed performances, and other school events.
- Liaise with the Head of Theatre for all school productions and exam performances.
- Perform ad hoc multi-media tasks, including filming, uploading documents to Google Drive, and designing posters.
- Provide occasional technical support for Campus Performing Arts events.
Resource & Facility Management
- Maintain all equipment and technical resources, ensuring staff and students can utilize them effectively.
- Manage day-to-day department resources, including costumes, books, sets, and technical materials.
- Ensure teachers have the necessary equipment for each class.
- Guarantee all Health & Safety requirements are met for the daily use of performance spaces.
Desired Profile:
You will thrive in this role if you possess:
- Significant theatre industry experience in all aspects of live performance and events.
- Previous experience in an international school is an asset.
- Essential skills in lighting, sound, and projection. Deep knowledge of audio-visual equipment maintenance and refurbishment.
- Ability to work fluently in both English and French.
- Capacity to adapt quickly to new IT developments and a willingness to learn new technical skills.
Your personal attributes and mindset:
- High personal standards and the ability to act with tact and diplomacy with all community members.
- Strong planning and organizational skills with high attention to detail and accuracy.
- A commitment to working in a way that promotes the safety and wellbeing of children and young people.
- Willingness to work occasional evenings and weekends during production weeks.
How to apply:
Candidates are requested to apply online via our recruitment platform, including:
- An up-to-date CV
- A letter of motivation
- The contact details for three references (including your current or most recent employer).
Applications must be submitted to Mrs Soraya Sayed Hassen, Campus and Secondary School Principal at La Châtaigneraie, by 8 May 2026 mentioning reference number 200 016.
Note
The Ecole Internationale de Genève values and encourages diversity among its staff. We therefore welcome applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and experience. The School is seriously committed to safeguarding and promoting the welfare of children. All successful candidates will be subject to rigorous checks on their prior conduct with regard to Child Protection as appropriate to their position, including reference checking with previous employers and the relevant authorities.