Scenic Shop Lab Manager: Hands-On Teaching & Craft

Utah Valley University; Orem (UT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Utah Valley University in Orem seeks a Scenic Shop Lab Manager in the Theatre Department to supervise student work in the scenic construction shop, ensure safe use of tools, mentor students, and coordinate with the Technical Director to meet production timelines.

The Lab Manager provides hands-on instruction in building, painting, and rigging, maintains an organized shop, reinforces best practices in safety and craftsmanship, and performs other duties as needed.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience as a Theatre Technician or working in a theatrical scenic shop.

Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate student work in the scenic shop lab environment, ensuring productive, guided engagement in production-related projects while teaching and enforcing safe practices in the use of tools and equipment.
• Provide hands-on instruction in building, painting, and rigging for student learning and production work.
• Maintain a gradebook of student assignments, keep attendance records, and assist the professor assigned to the course in providing grades to students at the conclusion of each semester.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director and production staff to align student work with timelines and instructional goals.
• Keep the shop clean, professional, and structured while reinforcing high standards of craftsmanship.
• Perform other job-related duties, as needed.

Skills

Teaching

Supervising

Communication

Shop safety

Carpentry

Painting

Rigging

Education

Bachelor's degree in Theatre

Job description

Utah Valley University in Orem seeks a Scenic Shop Lab Manager in the Theatre Department to supervise student work in the scenic construction shop, ensure safe use of tools, mentor students, and coordinate with the Technical Director to meet production timelines.

The Lab Manager provides hands-on instruction in building, painting, and rigging, maintains an organized shop, reinforces best practices in safety and craftsmanship, and performs other duties as needed.