Live Production Stage Supervisor (Part-Time)

University of Florida; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 23,419 - 28,929; Part time

Job summary

University of Florida's Phillips Center on Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking an OPS Stage Supervisor to oversee part-time stagehand crews, load in/out, and support productions.

The role requires supervising large crews, coordinating technical needs, ensuring safety, and communicating with clients; availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours vary and are not guaranteed.

Qualifications

• Supervise large numbers of staff across multiple assignments and shifts.
• General working knowledge of equipment and procedures used in theatre and live show production.
• Maintain a calm and professional demeanor with guests, coworkers, and facility users.
• Willingness for strenuous manual labor with industry-standard equipment and materials.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload trucks, push road cases, assemble stage sets, hang and cabling lighting instruments.
• Set up sound and video equipment, hang soft goods, and perform set-up and strike of orchestra shell and risers.
• Coordinate technical requirements for scheduled events with UFPA directors and clients.
• Assist in inventory maintenance, equipment care, and cleanliness of stage/backstage areas.
• Provide written progress reports per shift supervised and document training practices.

Skills

Staff supervision

Theatre operations

Safety compliance

Effective communication

Manual labor

Job description

University of Florida's Phillips Center on Main Campus in Gainesville is seeking an OPS Stage Supervisor to oversee part-time stagehand crews, load in/out, and support productions.

The role requires supervising large crews, coordinating technical needs, ensuring safety, and communicating with clients; availability for evenings, weekends, and holidays; hours vary and are not guaranteed.