Scene Shop Supervisor/Technical Director - Performing Arts Department

Scheduled Hours: 37.5

Position Summary: The Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor is a 10 month, full-time position, reporting directly to the Production/Stage Manager. Responsible for communicating closely with the designer, director, production manager, scenic artist as well as other members of the production team. The role will serve as the master carpenter for all PAD productions, traditionally 4 theatre and 3 dance productions per year.

Job Description

Primary Duties & Responsibilities:

• Reviews, budgets, schedules, staffs, drafts, constructs, installs, stores, and strikes of all theatrical productions put on by the Performing Arts Department.
• Creates a build and load-in calendar upon receiving the final design package and will communicate the calendar to the rest of the production team.
• In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Production Manager, determines the best way to construct, rig, and install stage scenery in order to realize scenic designs for simultaneous productions.
• Provides a comprehensive learning experience for students serving on construction and running crews by training, instructing, and supervising students to include standard methods and operation of the theatre machinery and rigging, gripping of scenery, and duties associated with technical support for live theatre including standards of professional conduct.
• Ensures compliance with all safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• High noise environment.
• Requires protective devices.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Alternative work schedule as regular part of job (on-call, shifts, evening, weekends).

Physical Effort:

• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically running or climbing.
• Typically bending, crouching and stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
• Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.

Equipment:

• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Simple hand tools.
• Construction equipment for set builds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education: Bachelor’s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications: No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience: Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Driver's License: A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Good driving record with a valid Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver's license.
• 3+ years of technical crew management experience.
• 3+ years of theatre carpentry.
• Ability for a flexible schedule; working evenings and weekends for all scheduled technical rehearsals.

Preferred Qualifications

Education: M.F.A. - Master of Fine Arts - Theatre

Skills: AutoCAD Design Software, Building Community, Communication, Creative Approaches, Leadership, People Management, Problem Resolution, Professional Standards, Rigging, Safety Standards, Teaching, Time Management, Vectorworks, Vigilant, Welding

Grade: G09-H

Salary Range: $23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the University’s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment – fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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