Theatre Props Master — Lead Props & Shop Manager

CSU; Fullerton (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health plans including prescription

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Life insurance

Disability insurance

CalPERS retirement

Tuition waiver for employees

FlexCash

Employee Assistance Programs

15 paid holidays

Job summary

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Properties Master (Performing Arts Technician I) in Fullerton to lead prop fabrication, acquisition, and on-stage prop coordination for theatre and dance productions.

You will supervise students and staff, manage shop operations, and ensure compliance with safety standards and budgeting constraints while collaborating with faculty designers throughout the production cycle.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in theater properties.
• Ability to translate design specifications into production elements.
• Knowledge of design principles and property budgets.
• Foundational knowledge of software for production.
• Background check required prior to employment.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate, adapt, select, rent, and borrow properties for productions.
• Collaborate with faculty and student designers throughout production.
• Maintain props shop inventories and checkout procedures.
• Train and supervise students and production assistants.
• Ensure safety and compliance with Cal OSHA and hazardous materials rules.

Skills

Prop fabrication

Budget management

Supervising students

Blueprint interpretation

CAD knowledge (Vectorworks)

Education

Professional training or college coursework

Tools

Vectorworks

Job description

California State University, Fullerton is seeking a Properties Master (Performing Arts Technician I) in Fullerton to lead prop fabrication, acquisition, and on-stage prop coordination for theatre and dance productions.

You will supervise students and staff, manage shop operations, and ensure compliance with safety standards and budgeting constraints while collaborating with faculty designers throughout the production cycle.