Temporary Overhire Scenic Artist

The New School; West Virginia; On-site; USD 34,095 - 48,560; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a qualified Overhire Scenic Artist for the College of Performing Arts. This role involves assisting in scenic builds as delegated by the Scenic Charge Artist, with responsibilities that include maintaining clean workspaces, applying painting techniques, and ensuring safety standards are met.

This position is primarily in-person with flexible scheduling, paying $30.00 per hour, and offers a chance to collaborate in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with theatrical painting techniques.
• Comfortable working independently and asking for clarification when needed.
• Ability to read a scale rule.
• Experience as a theatrical scenic painter.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a painter to assist the Scenic Charge Artist.
• Maintain a clean paint area in the prop shop.
• Work alongside carpenters for space management.
• Apply painting techniques to scenery.
• Ensure proper fire retardancy in paint as required.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatrical painting techniques

Ability to work independently

Reading a scale rule

Experience as a theatrical scenic painter

Job description

Position Overview

The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Scenic Artist to support its Performance Operations – Scenic Department. The role involves completing and finishing scenic builds as delegated by the Scenic Charge Artist and Production Shops Manager. This is an overhire position without guaranteed weekly hours; opportunities are scheduled as needed. The position may be renewed pending institutional needs and funding availability.

Core Capabilities, Primary Duties, and Responsibilities

• Serve as a painter to assist the Scenic Charge Artist with tasks as needed.
• Carry out duties assigned by the Scenic Charge Artist or Production Shops Manager.
• Maintain a clean paint area in the prop shop and clean up at the end of each day.
• Work alongside carpenters for space management and build completion.
• Apply painting techniques to scenery.
• Ensure proper fire retardancy is added to paint and scenery as required by the Production Shops Manager.
• Complete additional duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Familiarity with theatrical painting techniques.
• Comfortable working independently and asking for clarification when needed.
• Ability to read a scale rule.
• Experience as a theatrical scenic painter.

Work Mode

This position is primarily in‑person on campus to support effective collaboration. Some weekend and weeknight work may be scheduled as required by production tech schedules.

Hourly Rate

$30.00 per hour.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.