Theatre Production Shop Manager

West Texas A&M University; Canyon (TX); Hybrid; USD 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

West Texas A&M University invites applications for Theater Facility Coordinator in Canyon, TX. The role focuses on overseeing set construction, shop safety, and property management in support of the Art, Theatre & Dance department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the technical director, training student workers, and ensuring timely completion of mandatory training. Teaching opportunities may arise for qualified candidates with MA/MFA in theatre production design.

Qualifications

• High School diploma.
• Three years of related theatre shop experience and demonstrated experience working on set construction.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student workers.
• Demonstrated background in theatrical construction.

Responsibilities

• Maintenance and instruction of safety protocols in the shop.
• Responsible for all aspects of set construction, including power tool use and welding.
• Manage rental property within and external to WTAMU.
• Assist in purchase and acquisition of required materials in cooperation with the technical director.
• Attend department and program production meetings.
• Manage student employees working in the scene shop.
• Maintains 100% compliance with timely completion of required System, University and job-specific online training courses.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Theatre shop management

Safety protocols

Team coordination

Education

Bachelor's in Theatre

MA/MFA in theatre production design (preferred)

Tools

CNC

3D printers

Laser cutters

Lighting systems

Sound systems

Job description

West Texas A&M University invites applications for Theater Facility Coordinator in Canyon, TX. The role focuses on overseeing set construction, shop safety, and property management in support of the Art, Theatre & Dance department.

Responsibilities include coordinating with the technical director, training student workers, and ensuring timely completion of mandatory training. Teaching opportunities may arise for qualified candidates with MA/MFA in theatre production design.