Temporary Props Technician

University of Miami; Coral Gables (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, invites applications for a temporary part-time Props Technician in Coral Gables, FL. This role crafts and maintains costumes and props, supports performances, and ensures safe handling of equipment.

Responsibilities include shopping for materials, repairs, installations, prop construction, and backstage operation during productions. Candidates should bring minimal education, some experience, and strong teamwork and communication skills.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma required.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience.
• Demonstrated learning agility and adaptability.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate purchasing of materials and supplies.
• Repair and alter costumes and accessories.
• Clean and maintain equipment; safeguard assets.
• Maintain inventory of shop stock and supplies.
• Read scripts to understand prop and costume needs.
• Research, brainstorm, and develop ideas for props.
• Construct lighter analogues of heavier items.
• Work backstage: set props, scene changes, and operate effects.
• Adhere to university policies and protect university assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

The University of Miami, College of Arts and Sciences, has an exciting opportunity for a temporary part time Props Technician to work in Coral Gables, FL.

The Costume/Prop Technician creates and maintains costumes and related accessories for dramatic and musical productions. Additionally, the Costume/Prop Technician crafts various objects the performers interact with during their routine. The Costume/Prop Technician provides the necessary technical and artistic support to bring the production to life.

Core responsibilities:

• Coordinates the purchasing of materials and supplies.
• Repairs and alters costumes and accessories.
• Cleans, maintains, and safeguards equipment.
• Maintains inventories of costume shop stock and supplies.
• Reads scripts to understand prop and costume needs.
• Researches and brainstorms ideas.
• Constructs lighter, cheaper analogues of typically heavier items.
• Works backstage setting props, performing scene changes, and operating special effects.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

Department Specific Functions:

• This position focuses on the pulling, building, altering, painting, and purchasing of props for Department of Theatre Arts productions.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications:

• High School Diploma.
• Minimum 1 year of relevant experience required
• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered.

The University of Miami is recognized as one of the nation’s premier research institutions and academic health systems and is among the largest employers in South Florida.

With more than 20,000 faculty and staff, the University is committed to excellence and guided by a mission to positively impact the lives of students, patients, and communities locally and globally.

We are dedicated to fostering a culture where every individual feels valued and empowered to contribute meaningfully. United by shared values, the University community works together to build an environment defined by purpose, collaboration, and service.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law. Click here for additional information.

Job Status: Part time

Employee Type: Temporary