Scene Shop Supervisor

Gulfshore Playhouse; Florida; On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Job summary

Gulfshore Playhouse seeks a Scene Shop Supervisor to lead the construction and rigging of scenery, working closely with the Technical Directors and Scenic Designer. The role includes directing carpenters, maintaining the shop, and ensuring builds meet drawings and schedules.

The ideal candidate has strong communication, organizational skills, and a drive for high-quality work, with extended hours and some weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Advanced knowledge of scenic construction techniques.
• Ability to operate power tools and construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Lead scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech in the scene shop.
• Collaborate with the Assistant Technical Director and TD staff.
• Delegate projects to carpenters and technicians and manage workflow.
• Maintain safe, clean, and productive shop environment.
• Assist with load-ins, strikes, and load-outs for productions.

Skills

Scenic construction

Problem solving

Communication

Time and staff management

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR - Gulfshore Playhouse

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR

Status: Full-time, year-round position

Start Date: January 2027

The Scene Shop Supervisor will work closely with the Technical Directors and Scenic Designer to implement and construct the scenic design of each production. They are responsible for constructing the scenic elements as specified in the drafting provided by the TD staff.

They are also in charge of the day to day operations of the scenic shop, delegating tasks to the carpentry team, keeping the shop clean and organized, cataloging and storing scenic elements saved from productions, and assisting with the load-in and strike of each production. They will also provide any necessary training to seasonal staff as well as create and maintain a safe and healthy working environment in the shop.

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of the team. Gulfshore PlayHouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal scheduled hours.

Skills:

• Understanding working drawings/elevations, cut lists, construction methods; pneumatics, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, foams, metalworking, etc.
• Advanced knowledge of scenic construction techniques.
• Experience with power tools and construction equipment (saws, welding, etc.)
• Creative problem-solving
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage time, staff and productivity effectively
• Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines

Duties:

• The prime responsibility includes leading scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech of scenery in the scene shop.
• Reports directly to the Assistant Technical Director.
• In close collaboration with, and on a day-to-day basis, conducts the following with the Assistant Technical Director:
  • Discuss and understands the technical drawings.
  • Discuss build schedule expectations.
  • Communicates scenic engineering and construction to scene shop staff.
• Delegate projects in the scene shop to carpenters and technicians.
• Consult with the Assistant Technical Director when drawings are received.
• Manage scene shop workflow.
• Inform the Assistant Technical Director of any issues or concerns pertaining to areas of responsibility.
• Maintain and ensure the build schedule.
• Verify that all projects are built to the drawings and quality level expected.
• Verify that all scenery has been built before load-in.
• With the Production Supervisor, verify that load-in and strike packages are prepared.
• With the ATD, Manage the shop space and maintenance of tools.
• Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean work/shop environment.
• Construct scenery as needed.
• Construct special projects as assigned.
• Assist with load-ins, strikes, and load-outs of all productions.
• Assist the Assistant Technical Director with supervising and training Seasonal Staff.
• Review, update, and maintain shop inventories.
• Maintain and repair scenery and shop equipment.
• Lead daily shop clean-up at the end of each day.
• Make shop related purchases as necessary with approval from the Technical Direction team.
• Perform other related work as required.

Qualifications:

• 3 years of experience in the field
• Bachelors degree or equivalent work experience
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
• Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment
• Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
• Ability to work in dark spaces
• Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools

Our Charter: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/

Salary range: $56,000 - $60,000 annual salary. Exempt from overtime. DOE

Benefits: Gulfshore PlayHouse offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and paid vacation and sick leave.

Gulfshore PlayHouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.