Musical: After-School Set Build & Effects Lead

Wilmington Public Schools; Wilmington (MA); On-site; USD 12,000 - 15,000; Part time

Job summary

Wilmington Public Schools’ Wilmington High School in Wilmington, MA is seeking a part-time Set Construction assistant for the Spring Musical. The role involves creating materials lists, obtaining quotes, budgeting with the director, and coordinating with the lighting designer on effects.

You will build the set with students, ensure safe tool use, and assist with strike after performances. The stipend is paid for the spring term, with a starting date of Feb 1, 2027, and requires

Qualifications

• At least 2 year(s) of relevant experience preferred.
• Citizenship, residency or work visa required

Responsibilities

• Create set construction bill-of-materials and obtain vendor quotes for budgetary purposes.
• Identify and estimate costs for special effects with the director/lighting designer.
• Construct the set with students, teaching safe tool use and design considerations.
• Meet with students to review safety procedures for moving set pieces.
• Design/build special effects including animatronics and remotely controlled motion as needed.
• Coordinate auditorium use for set construction with the auditorium manager and director.
• Assist in strike in collaboration with production team and auditorium manager.

Skills

Set construction experience

Safety procedures

Job description

Wilmington Public Schools’ Wilmington High School in Wilmington, MA is seeking a part-time Set Construction assistant for the Spring Musical. The role involves creating materials lists, obtaining quotes, budgeting with the director, and coordinating with the lighting designer on effects.

You will build the set with students, ensure safe tool use, and assist with strike after performances. The stipend is paid for the spring term, with a starting date of Feb 1, 2027, and requires