Assistant Properties Director

Milwaukee Repertory Theater•Milwaukee, WI

just now•$19 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Properties Director is responsible for assisting the Properties Director in the budgeting, and procurement of all props and set decoration for Milwaukee Rep productions and events. They will assist the Properties Director in the maintenance of department financial records, inventories, and record keeping as well as managing all properties rentals. Other duties include assisting in the preparation of budget documents, cost estimates, prop research, and material ordering.

Requirements

3 years’ experience with increasing responsibility at a professional theatre with proven leadership ability
Properties experience in at least two of the following areas: Woodworking, furniture building and repair, and metal working; Soft goods, sewing skills, upholstery; Casting and molding, sculpting, and carving; Experience with small motors, mechanisms and electronics; Scenic painting and finishing techniques; Graphics and ephemera
Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges individually and in a group environment, while being able to accept and incorporate feedback.
Knowledge of the artistic process and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
Ability to read and interpret working technical drawings
Working knowledge of decorative history and period styles.
Well-developed communication, organization, and research skills.
Aptitude and eagerness to learn new skills and processes when necessary
Ability to operate company vehicles including 26’ box trucks.
Must have a valid drivers’ license and be approved by the Theatres insurance company.
Working knowledge of Microsoft Office products including database implementation and management
Ability to work in a fast-paced and quickly changing environment while maintaining a positive attitude.
Ability to be self-directed and take initiative

Nice To Haves

College degree preferred, but not required.

Responsibilities

Work with the Properties Director to create and monitor progress on the day-to-day list of priorities for each production
Assist the Properties Director in developing and maintaining departmental paperwork including but not limited to budgeting, invoicing, shipping, calendars, production records
Participate in prop materials and equipment purchasing, research online and local acquisition
Receive, review and respond to Production Notes provided by Stage Management
Assist in the scheduling of personnel and resources for all builds, load-ins, strikes and work calls
Assist in the inventory, storage and database management of departmental stock and materials for internal use and external rentals
Manage the logistics of all external prop rentals
Work with designers and directors to make cost effective design choices
Communicate regularly with the Properties Director and other Prop Staff members to coordinate departmental efforts in the production of props, set decoration and decorative elements for all productions and events
Maintain communication with other production area heads regarding cross-departmental projects
Receive and distribute prop notes during rehearsal and tech of all productions
Participate in all load-ins, technical rehearsals, strikes and work calls as required by Properties Director
Maintain a clean and safe work area
Attend regular shop and company meetings
Participate in Curtain Call Ball and educational and outreach events as needed
Other duties as assigned