Lead Scene Shop Assistant

Position Summary: Provide student supervision and production construction and implementation to the Theatre Program to support its performance and event season.

Required Qualifications:

• Requires a High School Diploma and 3+ years of related experience.
• May assist less-experienced team members.

Necessary Skills:

• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Demonstrated safe working knowledge of all tools, materials, and equipment necessary for live performance build and production required, including CAD or hand-based drafting skills
• Strong instructional, analytical, and problem-solving skills are required to mount program productions
• Ability to formulate and articulate procedures, expectations, and practices
• Strong leadership, supervisory, motivation, and team-building skills
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Ability to motivate student learning
• Ability to create a positive, challenging, and learning atmosphere
• Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff, team members, and external stakeholders
• Willingness and openness to learn and adopt new techniques and approaches
• Ability to adapt and remain flexible in an ever-changing environment
• Ability to work on numerous projects simultaneously

Position details include but are not limited to:

• Supervise all set, sound, and lighting design and construction for the academic theatre program.
• Attend all work calls and selected production meetings.
• Maintain the theatre scene shop Midwest Trust Center (MTC 182), equipment, and tools.
• Maintain inventory and procure supplies and materials necessary for ongoing production operations.
• Work collaboratively and safely with the students and staff involved in department productions, including the Academic Theatre Technical Director.
• Liaise with MTC staff regarding the scheduling of joint-use equipment and performance spaces.
• Maintain a clean work area/set.
• Ensure safety regulations and guidelines are followed.