Scene Shop Coordinator & Lead Technician

Virginia AG; Richmond (VA); On-site; USD 26,000 - 32,000; Part time

Job summary

VCUarts Department of Theatre in Richmond, VA seeks a Scene Shop Coordinator to provide skilled labor and mentor students in the scene shop. The role includes carpentry, rigging, welding, painting, and maintaining fixtures and facilities, with independent judgment under supervision.

You will supervise student workers, enforce safety, and respond to work requests in a collaborative, hands-on environment supporting department productions.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of relevant experience.
• Undergraduate degree or equivalent experience in Theatre preferred.
• Experience leading a scene shop area preferred.
• Virginia driver's license required.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate hand and power tools.
• Strong communication and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students of various skill levels.
• Maintain safe working practices with students in the scene shop.
• Perform skilled manual labor (carpentry, rigging, welding, painting).
• Clean, organize, and perform minor repair and maintenance of the scene shop.
• Respond promptly to work requests in area(s) of expertise.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaborative mindset

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate theatre degree or comparable experience

Tools

Hand and power tools

Job description

VCUarts Department of Theatre in Richmond, VA seeks a Scene Shop Coordinator to provide skilled labor and mentor students in the scene shop. The role includes carpentry, rigging, welding, painting, and maintaining fixtures and facilities, with independent judgment under supervision.

You will supervise student workers, enforce safety, and respond to work requests in a collaborative, hands-on environment supporting department productions.