Scene Shop Supervisor

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance

Full-Time; 10-month renewable Professional Staff position

Primary Responsibilities

Each year, between July 15^th – May 15^th:

• Manage the daily operations of the scene shop
• Oversee and participate in construction of scenery, stage rigging, sound engineering, electrics, scene painting, and welding
• Coordinate or supervise coordination of properties for all main stage productions
• Assist in planning and organizing projects
• Conduct routine general maintenance, provide upkeep of shop machinery, and provide inventory management
• Assist with scenery installations and strikes of all conservatory productions

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s Degree
• Professional experience as stage carpenter and/or stagehand
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret scene designers’ works
• Demonstrated rigging skills
• Demonstrated electrical and sound skills
• Experience in properties
• Experience in various techniques of scene painting
• Experience or desire to learn welding
• Ability to follow proper usage of equipment and enforce safety standards
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability and willingness to train students of various levels of proficiency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaboration skills, working with professional staff and faculty
• Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours
• Ability to adhere to strict production schedule and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Application Deadline:  To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by July 15, 2022.  The position begins August 15, 2022 and will remain open until filled.

To Apply:  Submit the following items online at https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu   

• Letter of interest addressing all position required qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references   
• Link to examples of work

Compensation:  Commensurate with education and experience.  The University provides an excellent benefits package including retirement, medical and life insurance, paid time off, sick leave, holidays, individual and dependent tuition benefits.