Scene Shop Specialist

University of South Alabama; Mobile (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of South Alabama’s Theater and Dance Department is seeking to hire a Scene Shop Specialist on the Mobile campus. This role oversees technical production elements for University productions, designs scenery, lighting, and supports student designers.

Essential duties include serving as Technical Director, supervising shop staff, coordinating with faculty and guest artists, and maintaining budgets, inventories, and safety standards.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in theater or related field required.
• Two years of theater scenery construction and operations experience.
• Understanding of set and lighting design and drafting.

Responsibilities

• Serves as Technical Director for assigned productions.
• Plans, coordinates, designs and supervises the technical production elements for Theatre productions.
• Designs scenery, lighting, and/or sound as needed.
• Supervises and mentors student designers, technicians, and shop workers in accordance with the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts technical theatre curriculum.
• Assists in the design, construction, installation, operation, and strike of production elements.
• Manages production workloads to ensure successful completion within the department’s six-week production schedule.
• Maintains production budgets.
• Maintains inventories and orders materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures compliance with university and industry safety standards within all theatre and shop spaces.
• Coordinates production activities with faculty, staff, guest artists, and student crews.
• Maintains production documentation.
• Performing other production duties as assigned by the Department Chair or supervisor.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Skills

Set design

Lighting design

Drafting

Hand tools usage

Education

Bachelor’s degree in theater or related field

Job description

Bachelor’s degree in theater or a related field from an accredited institution as approved and accredited by the University of South Alabama and two years of theater scenery construction and operations experience. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered. Must possess an understanding of set and lighting design and drafting of scenery which requires the use of various hand tools.

Preferred Qualifications

Job Description Summary

The University of South Alabama’s department of Theater and Dance is seeking to hire a Scene Shop Specialist.

Essential Functions These are the job duties required of the position. Essential Functions

• Serves as Technical Director for assigned productions.
• Plans, coordinates, designs and supervises the technical production elements for Theatre USA productions.
• Designs scenery, lighting, and/or sound as needed.
• Supervises and mentors student designers, technicians, and shop workers in accordance with the Department of Drama and Theatre Arts technical theatre curriculum.
• Assists in the design, construction, installation, operation, and strike of production elements.
• Manages production workloads to ensure successful completion within the department’s six-week production schedule.
• Maintains production budgets.
• Maintains inventories and orders materials, equipment, and supplies.
• Ensures compliance with university and industry safety standards within all theatre and shop spaces.
• Coordinates production activities with faculty, staff, guest artists, and student crews.
• Maintains production documentation.
• Performing other production duties as assigned by the Department Chair or supervisor.
• Regular and prompt attendance.
• Ability to work schedule as defined and overtime hours as required.
• Related duties as required.

Posting Information

Number of Vacancies

Number of Vacancies 1

Position End Date (if temporary)

Job Open Date

Job Open Date 08/25/2026

Job Close Date

Open Until Filled No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Working Days

Working Days Varies

Working Hours

Working Hours Varies

Job Location

Job Location Main Campus

Full-time or Part-Time

Full-time or Part-Time Full Time

Regular or Temporary

Regular or Temporary Temporary

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * Are you at least 18 years of age?
  • Yes
  • No
• * Do you have a legal right to work in the United States?
  • Yes
  • No
• * The University of South Alabama typically does not sponsor individualsfor staff positions. Will you now or in the future require sponsorship for employment visa status?
  • Yes
  • No
• * What is the highest level of education you have completed?
  • Less than High School
  • High School Diploma or equivalent
  • Associates Degree
  • Bachelors Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Masters Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
  • Terminal Degree (or will obtain within 6 months)
• * How many years of related experience do you have?
  • Less than 1 year
  • Between 1 - 3 years
  • Between 3 - 5 years
  • Between 5 - 7 years
  • More than 7 years
• * How did you hear about this position?
  • USA website
  • LinkedIn
  • Zip Recruiter
  • Indeed
  • HigherEd Jobs
  • Alabama Career Center / Alabama Works
  • Facebook
  • Word of mouth
  • Other

Required Documents

• Resume

Optional Documents

• Cover Letter

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