Set Designer/Lead Builder - Drama

East Haven Public Schools; Foxon (CT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 21,000; Full time

Job summary

East Haven Public Schools seeks a Set Designer/Lead Builder to collaborate with drama club directors, transforming concepts into fully realized stage sets for the annual EHHS drama production. The role requires proficiency with power tools and carpentry, and the ability to guide student and parent volunteers through construction and painting processes.

The position involves sketching set plans, proposing material costs, selecting furniture and large props, coordinating with directors, and

Qualifications

• Proficient in power tools and carpentry.
• Sketch set plans using hand-rendering or computer software.
• Lead student and parent volunteers in construction and set painting.

Responsibilities

• Sketch out set plans, using hand-rendering or computer software.
• Write a proposal for materials and cost for production of the set by the first week of rehearsal.
• Work with director(s) to select furniture, wall coverings, floor coverings, and large props.
• Lead volunteers in construction and set painting.
• Ensure the stage is set up before production in coordination with the director(s).
• Analyze stage entrances and exits to ensure proper set placement.
• Attend at least 5 rehearsals to ensure proper use of the set.
• Oversee set breakdown and disposal after use with volunteers.

Skills

Carpentry

Power tools

Set design

Volunteer leadership

Job description

• Position Type: Support Staff/ Lighting & Sound Technician
• Date Posted: 9/9/2026
• Location: East Haven High School
• Date Available: ASAP

Set Designer/Lead Builder

The individual will work alongside drama club directors to a concept, create, and craft sets to be used in the one annual EHHS drama club production (play/musical).

The individual must be proficient in the use of power tools and carpentry.

The required tasks will include:

• Sketch out set plans, using hand-rendering or computer software.
• Write a proposal for materials and cost for production of the set by the first week of rehearsal.
• Work with director(s) to select the furniture, wall coverings, floor coverings, and large props to be used in the set.
• Lead student and parent volunteers in construction and set painting.
• Make changes to set as necessary in coordination with the director(s).
• Ensure the stage is properly set up by a specific time before production coordinated with the director(s).
• Analyze stage entrances and exits to ensure the set is situated properly.
• Attends at least 5 rehearsals (coordinated with director(s)) to ensure crew members and actors properly use the set.
• Ensure the set and stage is properly broken down and disposed of after use with volunteers.

Stipend Pay: $1,750

Disclaimers

• The job description lists typical examples of work and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to a position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that classification. This job description reflects management's assignment of essential functions; it does not prescribe or restrict the tasks that may be assigned.
• Connecticut requires that any person (teachers, administrators, special service staff members, teachers' aids, custodians, cafeteria employees, etc.) who is hired by a local or regional board of education submit to a state and national criminal history record check within the first 30 days of the date of employment. The process includes the checking of fingerprints by the State Police bureau of Identification and the F.B.I. The results of the criminal history record checks (both state and federal) are reported to the employing school district. If the district receives notice of a conviction of a crime by a person holding a certificate, authorization or permit issued by the State Board of Education, the district shall notify the Bureau of Certification and Professional Development.

East Haven Public Schools is an equal opportunity employer. Minorities, females, handicapped, and veterans are encouraged to apply.