Props Supervisor & Scene Shop Mentor

Desales-University; Center Valley (Lehigh County); On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, seeks a Properties Supervisor to manage procurement, budgeting, and construction of all props for the Act 1 season. The role includes supervising the student props practicum and assisting with the scene shop practicum, while mentoring student leaders on projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational, budgeting, and interpersonal skills and experience in props construction.

Qualifications

• Excellent organizational, communication, budgetary, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in properties construction (stitching, carpentry, upholstery, painting); welding ideal.
• Periodic weekend and weeknight availability.
• Dedicated to the mission of a small, Catholic, liberal arts institution.

Responsibilities

• Procure, budget, and build all properties for DeSales Act 1 season.
• Supervise the student props practicum.
• Assist in the facilitation of the scene shop practicum.
• Mentor student leaders on projects.
• Maintain and organize the props storage area; occasional rentals.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication skills

Budget management

Interpersonal skills

Props construction

Weekend/weeknight availability

Job description

DeSales University in Center Valley, PA, seeks a Properties Supervisor to manage procurement, budgeting, and construction of all props for the Act 1 season. The role includes supervising the student props practicum and assisting with the scene shop practicum, while mentoring student leaders on projects.

The ideal candidate will bring strong organizational, budgeting, and interpersonal skills and experience in props construction.