Scene Shop Manager - Lead Scenic Construction & Training

Northern Michigan University; Lakewood (MI); On-site; USD 40,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

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

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Carpentry/scenic construction

Theatre & scene shop safety

Power tools operation

Welding equipment

Organizational skills

Interpersonal communication

Creative problem solving

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Job description

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