Scene Shop Lead Carpenter & Mentor — Onsite

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

Job summary

Virginia Commonwealth University’s VCUarts Department of Theatre seeks a Scene Shop Coordinator to provide skilled manual labor in the scene shop and to mentor students. The role reports to the Technical Director and involves independent judgment on routine issues and collaboration with a team.

Responsibilities include carpentry, rigging, welding, painting, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential for this onsite position.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED with 1–3 years of related experience; theatre degree preferred.
• Valid Virginia Driver’s License.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs and operate hand/power tools.
• Lead role in a specialized scene shop area (e.g., Paint Charge, Prop Charge, Lead Carpenter).

Responsibilities

• Supervise groups of students with varying skill levels.
• Maintain safe working practices in the scene shop.
• Perform skilled manual labor in carpentry, rigging, welding, or painting.
• Clean, repair, and maintain scene shop equipment and fixtures.
• Respond promptly to work requests in areas of expertise.

Skills

Effective communication

Interpersonal skills

Collaboration

Leadership of students

Education

High school diploma or GED

Undergraduate degree or equivalent in Theatre

Tools

Hand tools

Power tools

Job description

Virginia Commonwealth University’s VCUarts Department of Theatre seeks a Scene Shop Coordinator to provide skilled manual labor in the scene shop and to mentor students. The role reports to the Technical Director and involves independent judgment on routine issues and collaboration with a team.

Responsibilities include carpentry, rigging, welding, painting, and maintenance of fixtures and facilities. Strong communication and safety awareness are essential for this onsite position.