Theatre Shop Supervisor

Casper College (WY); Casper (WY); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Casper College seeks a part-time Theatre Shop Supervisor (Scene Shop Foreman) to oversee scenic construction, painting, and lighting installations for the Department of Theatre and Dance. The role reports to Technical Theatre faculty and collaborates with designers and directors.

Responsibilities include maintaining shop safety, supervising students, coordinating with staff, and assisting with production strikes.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Carpentry skills and ability to work with wood and metal.
• Ability to supervise and work patiently with students.
• Experience with power tools and shop safety procedures.
• Ability to perform physical labor for long shifts.

Responsibilities

• Overse scenic construction and painting.
• Oversee lighting equipment installation.
• Maintain scene shop equipment and inventory.
• Enforce safety standards.
• Collaborate with designers and directors.
• Communicate with staff, students, and faculty.
• Supervise Stagecraft Lab and production students.
• Participate in strikes for productions.

Skills

Carpentry

Collaboration

Supervision

Communication

Physical labor

Education

High School Diploma/GED

Tools

Power tools

Shop safety

Job description

At Casper College, the Theatre Shop Supervisor is also known as the Scene Shop Foreman. This position oversees the construction of scenic elements and the installation of lighting equipment for the Department of Theatre and Dance productions. These duties are performed under the direction of the Technical Theatre faculty.

• Oversee scenic construction, including painting
• Oversee lighting equipment installation
• Oversee maintenance of scene shop equipment, including inventory
• Communicate and maintain safety standards
• Work collaboratively with designers and directors
• Communicate with staff, students, and faculty
• Supervise Stagecraft Lab, work‑study, and production students
• Participate in strikes for all productions

Minimum Qualifications:

• High School Diploma/GED
• Wood (carpentry) skills
• Metal working skills
• Ability to work collaboratively with artistic staff
• Ability to supervise and work patiently with students
• Experience with power tools
• Knowledge of shop safety procedures
• Ability to perform physical labor for the duration of the shift

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Technical Theatre

Work Environment:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly exposed to mechanical parts, power tools, fumes, and airborne particles. The employee occasionally works at heights and works with and around machinery with moving parts. The majority of the time will be spent indoors in a climate-controlled environment, but occasionally, various weather conditions will be encountered while traveling between buildings and working near/on the dock. The noise level in the work environment is typically at a normal level, but occasionally moderate to high levels of noise will be encountered during certain activities (i.e. using the shop vac, power tools, wood lathe, etc). Weekend/evening work may be required.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of the job, the employee is normally required to stand and/or walk for long periods of time, climb or balance; stoop; kneel; crouch or crawl; use hands and arms, sit and talk; or hear. The position requires the ability to carry supplies, move scenic materials/props and equipment, and work on ladders. Frequent lifting/moving of up to 50 pounds and occasional lifting/moving in excess of 50 pounds with or without assistance may be expected. Work duties require a high level of physical exertion for the duration of the work shift. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, ability to focus, peripheral vision, and depth perception. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.

Note to Candidates:

• This is a part-time, non-benefited position of up to 19 hours/week.
• Employment is contingent upon a successful background check.
• Official transcripts required upon hire

Disclaimer: The duties and responsibilities described are not a comprehensive list and the scope of the job may change as necessitated by business demands.