Scene Shop Supervisor $56,000.00 – $60,000.00 per year Gulfshore Playhouse Naples, FL Backstage & Technical

Playwright Co; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 56,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

403(b) retirement plan

Paid vacation and sick leave

Dental and vision insurance

Job summary

Gulfshore Playhouse in Naples, FL is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor to lead scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech for each production. You will manage the day-to-day shop operations, delegate tasks to carpenters and technicians, and ensure drawings and build schedules are followed with a strong emphasis on safety and quality.

You will work closely with the Assistant Technical Director and contribute to a collaborative, high-caliber theatre program with weekend/evening hours as needed.

Qualifications

• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Bachelor's degree or equivalent work experience.
• Ability to work with proper personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights.
• Ability to work in dark spaces and stand for long periods.
• Ability to operate shop equipment safely.

Responsibilities

• Lead scenic construction, rigging, and dry tech of scenery in the scene shop.
• Report to the Assistant Technical Director.
• Discuss and understand technical drawings and build schedules with TD staff.
• Delegate projects to carpenters and technicians.
• Maintain shop inventories and keep a safe, clean work environment.
• Assist with load-ins, strikes, and load-outs for productions.
• Train seasonal staff and ensure safety protocols.

Skills

Drafting elevations

Pneumatics

Hand tools

Power tools

Adhesives foams

Metalworking

Scenic construction

Tool operation

Communication

Time management

Multitasking

Team supervision

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Tools

Saws

Welding

Shop equipment

Mobile lifts

Job description

# Scene Shop SupervisorGulfshore PlayhouseNaples, FL$56,000.00 – $60,000.00 per yearTechnicalPosted TodaySCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR - Gulfshore Playhouse GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS SCENE SHOP SUPERVISOR Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Scene Shop Supervisor. Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. The Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. The Gulfshore Playhouse opened the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community. 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. Please send a cover letter, resume, and references