Props Master for Theatre & Performing Arts

Opt For Healthy Living; Fullerton (CA); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Properties Master (Performing Arts Technician I) in the College of the Arts. The role centers on fabricating, adapting and managing props for theatre productions, and on maintaining inventories and shop safety.

The ideal candidate will have theatre properties experience, the ability to train students, and proficiency with Vectorworks, with strong organizational skills and deadline discipline.

Qualifications

• Experience in theatre properties construction or related production duties.
• Ability to translate design specifications into props and related elements.
• Foundational knowledge of production budgeting and materials management.
• Experience training and supervising students in productions.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, adapt, select, rent and borrow properties for productions.
• Manage props shop, inventories, checkout procedures, and storage areas.
• Coordinate with faculty and student designers through production phases.
• Train and supervise students and production assistants in props work.
• Ensure safety, cleanliness, and compliance with regulations throughout the shop.

Skills

Prop fabrication

Budget management

Student supervision

Load-in & strike coordination

Blueprint reading

Theatre production knowledge

Education

College coursework in theatre or related field

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

California State University, Fullerton invites applications for the Properties Master (Performing Arts Technician I) in the College of the Arts. The role centers on fabricating, adapting and managing props for theatre productions, and on maintaining inventories and shop safety.

The ideal candidate will have theatre properties experience, the ability to train students, and proficiency with Vectorworks, with strong organizational skills and deadline discipline.