Scene Shop Manager

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); Presencial; USD 40.000 - 43.000; Tempo integral

Resumo da vaga

Northern Michigan University's Theatre & Dance department seeks a skilled Scene Shop Manager to oversee daily shop operations and support scenery construction for all productions. You will collaborate with faculty, staff, and student designers to realize scenic elements for both academic-year and summer productions, while training students in craftsmanship and shop safety.

The role requires a Bachelor’s degree and at least one year of carpentry/scenic construction experience, with a traditional

Qualificações

• Bachelor's Degree required.
• One year of carpentry and/or scenic construction experience required.
• Working knowledge of theatre and scene shop safety practices required.

Responsabilidades

• Oversee daily operations of the scene shop and support construction and implementation of scenery for all productions in the Theatre & Dance Department.
• Supervise student workers, additional hired artists, and volunteers; maintain a safe and professional work environment.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student designers to realize scenic elements for academic-year and summer productions.
• Train students in theatrical craftsmanship and shop safety, helping maintain efficient and industry-aligned production processes.

Conhecimentos

Carpentry/scenic construction

Theatre & scene shop safety

Power tools operation

Welding equipment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Creative problem solving

Formação

Bachelor's Degree

Descrição da vaga

Position Title: Scene Shop Manager

Department: Theatre & Dance

Term of Assignment: Term

Term End Date, If Applicable: December 20, 2028

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt = overtime eligible

Work Schedule: Traditionally Monday-Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00pm with occasional evening and weekend work required.

Salary: Targeted Salary Range: $40,160-$43,100

Travel: Less than 10%

Brief Statement of Duties

Responsible for managing thedaily operations of the scene shop and supporting the constructionand implementation of scenery for all productions within theDepartment of Theatre & Dance (NMU TD), inclusive of theWildcat Performing Arts Academy (WPAA). Supervise student workers,additional hired artists, and volunteers while maintaining a safeand professional work environment, and collaborate closely withfaculty, staff, and student designers to realize scenic elementsfor NMU TD & WPAA academic-year and summer productions. Play avital role in training students in theatrical craftsmanship andshop safety while helping the department maintain efficient andindustry-aligned production processes.

Minimum Qualifications

Required Education: Bachelor's Degree

Discipline/Degree Area:

Required Specialized Training/Certifications:

Required Minimum Work Experience: One year of carpentryand/or scenic construction experience.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, or Attributes Required for Satisfactory Performance of the Position Duties

• Working knowledge of theatre and scene shop safety practices.
• Proficiency in scenic construction techniques, including wood andmetalwork.
• Familiarity with safe operation of power tools, pneumatic tools,and welding equipment.
• Strong organizational, time management, and interpersonalcommunication skills.
• Adaptability and creative problem solving skills.

Additional Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in Theatre, Technical Production, or a related field.
• Experience teaching undergraduate classes.
• Experience mentoring and supervising student crews in a productionor academic environment.
• Experience collaborating with production staff in an educational orprofessional theatre setting.
• Knowledge of working drawings and theatrical rigging.
• Prior involvement in youth or educational arts programming.

This position is notcurrently available for sponsorship.

Contact Information: Erica Jean, HR Generalist,906-227-1087

NMU is an equal opportunity employer.