Lead Scenic Shop Supervisor

Playwright Co; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, FL is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor to lead scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech for each production. You will manage the day-to-day shop operations, delegate tasks to carpenters and technicians, and ensure drawings and build schedules are followed with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work closely with the Assistant Technical Director and contribute to a collaborative, high-caliber theatre program with weekend/evening hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work with proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights.
• Ability to work in dark spaces and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech of scenery in the scene shop.
• Report to the Assistant Technical Director.
• Discuss and understand technical drawings and build schedules with TD staff.
• Delegate projects to carpenters and technicians.
• Maintain shop inventories and keep a safe, clean work environment.
• Assist with load-ins, strikes, and load-outs for productions.
• Train seasonal staff and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Drafting elevations

Pneumatics

Hand tools

Power tools

Adhesives foams

Metalworking

Scenic construction

Tool operation

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Saws

Welding

Shop equipment

Mobile lifts

Job description

Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, FL is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor to lead scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech for each production. You will manage the day-to-day shop operations, delegate tasks to carpenters and technicians, and ensure drawings and build schedules are followed with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work closely with the Assistant Technical Director and contribute to a collaborative, high-caliber theatre program with weekend/evening hours as needed.