Lead Scene Shop Manager & Stagecraft Instructor

West Virginia University; Morgantown (WV); In loco; USD 52.000 - 76.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

West Virginia University’s College of Creative Arts & Media, School of Theatre & Dance, seeks a Scene Shop Manager to oversee two scenery shops in the Creative Arts Center, ensuring safe operations for a vibrant theatre training program.

The role includes teaching Stagecraft and Stagecraft Labs, supervising student work in construction and properties, assisting with load-in/strike, and maintaining shop safety and inventories in coordination with the Technical Director.

Competenze

• BA or BFA in Theatre required.
• Two years experience as stage carpenter/master carpenter or similar.
• Supervisory experience preferred.
• All qualifications must be met at employment time.

Mansioni

• Oversee two theatre scenery shops and safety in a busy training program.
• Teach Stagecraft Lab sections (THET 104) or THET 103 when needed.
• Supervise students in scenery construction and properties crafting.
• Assist in construction and painting for productions.
• Manage load-in, strike, and daily shop operations.
• Maintain safety, SDS files, and inventory.
• Coordinate with Technical Director on schedules and projects.

Conoscenze

Woodworking

Metalworking

Theatre rigging

Props

Scenic painting

Safety procedures

Formazione

Bachelor's degree or BFA in Theatre

Strumenti

Hand tools

Welding equipment

Pneumatic tools

Saw equipment

Descrizione del lavoro

West Virginia University’s College of Creative Arts & Media, School of Theatre & Dance, seeks a Scene Shop Manager to oversee two scenery shops in the Creative Arts Center, ensuring safe operations for a vibrant theatre training program.

The role includes teaching Stagecraft and Stagecraft Labs, supervising student work in construction and properties, assisting with load-in/strike, and maintaining shop safety and inventories in coordination with the Technical Director.