Scene Shop Supervisor (Part-Time, Non-Benefited) - Worcester State University

Worcester State University; Worcester (MA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Worcester State University is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor for the Visual/Performing Arts department. The part-time, hourly role oversees the construction of scenic designs and supports load-in, maintenance, and dismantling of scenery from Fuller Theatre (A264) to a neutral state for classes.

The position requires lifting up to 40 lbs, a BA in theatre/scenic construction or design, and demonstrated ability to manage small crews in an educational theatre setting.

Qualifications

• The ability to lift 40 lbs.
• BA in Theatre-specific to scenic construction and/or scene design.
• Ability to manage small crews.
• Experience in educational theatrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Oversee construction of scenic designs.
• Assist with the load-in of scenic objects.
• Maintain scene design for the run of the production.
• Oversee dismantling of scenery after the last performance.
• Maintain scenic tools for A165.
• Attend removal of construction debris during build and dismantling.

Skills

Lifting 40 lbs

Crew management

Education

BA in Theatre/scenic construction/scene design

Job description

WORCESTER STATE UNIVERSITY is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. Our workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity. We are looking for job applicants who share these values and commitment to our students.

Worcester State is centrally located in Massachusetts, about an hour's drive from Boston, Springfield, and Providence, Rhode Island. Our 58-acre campus is nestled in the residential northwest side of Worcester--the second largest city in New England and home to 37,000 college students at more than a dozen colleges and universities. Over 6,000 of those students attend Worcester State--approximately 5,300 are undergraduates and 1,000 are graduate students. Learn more about us at worcester.edu/about .

Job Description:

• TITLE: Scene Shop Supervisor
• DEPARTMENT: Visual/Performing Arts
• SUPERVISOR: Mary Dillon
• SSTA APPROVER: Mary Dillon
• General Statement of Duties/Responsibilities: Oversee construction of scenic designs
• Assist with the load-in of scenic objects
• Maintain scene design for the run of the production
• Oversee dismantling of scenery starting after the last performance
• Maintain scenic tools for A165
• Must attend removal of construction debris from A165 during the build and during the dismantling of scenery
• Return Fuller Theatre (A264) to a neutral state to allow for classes
• Maintain a receptive, inclusive work environment
• Maintain a safe work environment

Requirements:

• Required Qualifications
  The ability to lift 40 lbs.
• BA in Theatre-specific to scenic construction and/or scene design
• The ability to manage small crews
• Experience in an educational theatrical construction

Additional Information:

Worcester State University is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer which seeks to reflect the diversity of its community.
This is a part-time, non-benefited, hourly position.