Assistant Props Manager, Texas Performing Arts

University of Texas at Austin

3d • Onsite

About The Position

Texas Performing Arts (TPA) is the professional arts presenting and producing program of The University of Texas at Austin. One of the largest and most active university-based performing arts centers in the U.S., TPA is an anchor institution in Austin’s arts, cultural, and entertainment landscape. TPA operates venues on the UT campus including Austin’s largest theater, Bass Concert Hall. Its public programs include Broadway in Austin; an international season of dance, theater and music; and the Texas Welcomes series of popular artists. TPA is a unit of UT’s College of Fine Arts and engages students across the university in creative experiences. The Assistant Props Manager works with the Props Manager to oversee the Craft Studio, Prop Stock, and Sewing Studio as an essential member of the Fabrication Studios team. They will serve as Prop Manager for production and other projects as well as oversee the training and development of students and staff as prop artisans and prop managers for productions and other projects.

Requirements

• At least five years of professional experience serving as Prop Manager or equivalent role for productions in theatre, opera, or film.
• Experience using fabrication tools and techniques with a demonstrated emphasis on safety.
• Demonstrated experience supervising the work of others.
• Valid Driver’s License
• Demonstrated competencies in: Collaboration, Cost Estimation, Delegation, Effective Communication (written and spoken), Flexibility and Adaptability, Problem Solving

Nice To Haves

• Demonstrated experience working in an academic setting with students.
• Experience using digital fabrication tools including but not limited to: 3D printers, laser cutters, vinyl cutters.
• Demonstrated experience constructing and repairing furniture.
• Knowledge of task management applications such as Trello and Slack
• Experience driving a variety of vehicles including a 16’ box truck.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with students, faculty, and guest artists to manage the planning, costing, purchasing, fabricating, modifying and repair of props and set dressing for productions.
• Serve as the Production Prop Manager for productions and projects as assigned.
• Attend production meetings and technical rehearsals as needed.
• Demonstrate effective communication.
• Coordinate with stage managers, directors, crew, and performers in the safe use of all props.
• Assist the Props Manager in operational duties.
• Delegate and supervise fabrication, maintenance, and planning tasks to students and employees in the Fabrication Studios.
• Supervise student employees in the Fabrication Studios Prop Stock.
• Maintain fabrication equipment including carpentry, craft, and sewing equipment.
• Safely load and drive university vehicles.
• Engender a sustainable work culture defined by proficiency, safety, excellence, and creative problem-solving.
• Recruit, mentor, and advise students and staff Production Prop Managers as needed.
• Propose, plan, and participate in course residencies, guest lectures, workshops, and tours.
• Investigate, assess, and participate in professional development opportunities and share or implement new learning within the Fabrication Studios.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Competitive health benefits (employee premiums covered at 100%, family premiums at 50%)
• Voluntary Vision, Dental, Life, and Disability insurance options
• Generous paid vacation, sick time, and holidays
• Teachers Retirement System of Texas, a defined benefit retirement plan, with 7.75% employer matching funds
• Additional Voluntary Retirement Programs: Tax Sheltered Annuity 403(b) and a Deferred Compensation program 457(b)
• Flexible spending account options for medical and childcare expenses

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed