Scene Shop Supervisor

Scene Shop Supervisor

Southeast Missouri State University


Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 202200161-01

Location: Cape Girardeau, MO

Department: Theatre and Dance

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Position Summary
Scene Shop Supervisor
The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance
Full-Time; 10-month renewable Professional Staff position

Primary Responsibilities
Each year, between July 15th - May 15th:

• Manage the daily operations of the scene shop
• Oversee and participate in construction of scenery, stage rigging, sound engineering, electrics, scene painting, and welding
• Coordinate or supervise coordination of properties for all main stage productions
• Assist in planning and organizing projects
• Conduct routine general maintenance, provide upkeep of shop machinery, and provide inventory management
• Assist with scenery installations and strikes of all conservatory productions

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7 years professional experience as a carpenter and/or stagehand OR Bachelor's Degree and significant professional experience as a carpenter and/or stagehand
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret scene designers' works
• Demonstrated rigging skills
• Demonstrated electrical and sound skills
• Experience in properties
• Experience in various techniques of scene painting
• Experience or desire to learn welding
• Ability to follow proper usage of equipment and enforce safety standards
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability and willingness to train students of various levels of proficiency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaboration skills, working with professional staff and faculty
• Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours
• Ability to adhere to strict production schedule and meet deadlines
• Demonstrated commitment to a diverse work environment, including working with multi-cultural populations and an understanding of, and sensitivity to, issues affecting women and minorities

Required Information & Deadline
Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by August 12th, 2022. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

To Apply: Complete the online application by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page and submit the following items:

• Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Link to examples of work

To apply, please visit https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/semoedu/jobs/3655514/scene-shop-supervisor





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