P/T Scenic & Props Supervisor (Theater Production)- Fall semester 2025

Inside Higher Ed; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 24,170 - 28,951; Part time

Job summary

A respected academic institution in Boston is seeking a part-time Scenic & Props Supervisor for the Fall semester of 2025. This role involves collaborating with the Production Manager and Director, supervising student tech crew, and managing the scene shop and budget. Ideal candidates will hold a BA/BFA in Theatre and possess significant scenic experience. Salary is $2,380 for 65-80 hours of work, with an estimated timeframe from September 2 to November 11, 2025.

Qualifications

• Significant professional experience in scenic and props work.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse academic environment.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Manager and Director on scenic vision.
• Schedule and supervise student tech crew.
• Maintain scene shop and oversee equipment rental.
• Manage budget for building materials.
• Ensure safety during rehearsals and productions.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Mentoring skills

Education

BA/BFA in Theatre or related field

Job description

Overview

P/T Scenic & Props Supervisor (Theater Production) - Fall semester 2025

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with Production Manager and Director to develop and execute scenic vision for a black-box production.
• Schedule and supervise student tech crew involvement.
• Maintain and oversee scene shop and technical equipment rental.
• Purchase/order building materials and manage a limited budget.
• Oversee load-in/strike/technical rehearsals to ensure the safety of everyone working on productions.
• Important Dates: 1) Weekly drop-in student build hours during 9/15-10/29/2025, scheduled according to availability, 2) Tech rehearsal: 10/31-11/5/2025, 3) Strike: 11/10/2025.

Requirements

• BA/BFA in Theatre, or a related field. Plus, significant professional experience in scenic and props work.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to teach and mentor students in a diverse and collaborative academic environment.
• Knowledge of industry safety standards and best practices.

Additional Information

• Salary: $2,380.00 for the duration of assignment. Stipend will be paid in installments. Part-Time Non-Benefited Position
• Estimated time frame of assignment: September 2, 2025 to November 11, 2025
• Estimated Hours: will vary but are expected to range from 65 to 80 hours
• Review Date: open until filled

Application Instructions

To be considered for this position please upload the following documents to your account:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Please be sure to address the Required Qualifications in your documents.

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