Lead Scene Shop Manager: Train Crews & Build Scenery

Northern Michigan University; Marquette (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI seeks a Scene Shop Manager to oversee daily scene shop operations and support scenery for all productions. You will supervise student workers, volunteers and hired artists while maintaining safety and professionalism across NMU Theatre & Dance and WPAA projects.

Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and designers to realize scenic elements, training students in craftsmanship, and ensuring efficient production workflows in academic-year

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree required in theatre or related field.
• One year of carpentry/scenic construction experience.
• Working knowledge of theatre and scene shop safety practices.
• Proficiency in scenic construction techniques using wood and metal.

Responsibilities

• Manage daily operations of the scene shop.
• Support construction and implementation of scenery for productions.
• Supervise student workers, hired artists and volunteers.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff and student designers to realize scenic elements.
• Train students in theatrical craftsmanship and shop safety.

Skills

Theatre safety

Scenic construction

Power tool operation

Organization

Communication

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Theatre or related field

Tools

Woodworking

Metalworking

Welding

Power tools

Job description

Northern Michigan University in Marquette, MI seeks a Scene Shop Manager to oversee daily scene shop operations and support scenery for all productions. You will supervise student workers, volunteers and hired artists while maintaining safety and professionalism across NMU Theatre & Dance and WPAA projects.

Responsibilities include collaborating with faculty and designers to realize scenic elements, training students in craftsmanship, and ensuring efficient production workflows in academic-year