Lead Scene Shop Assistant

JCCC • Overland Park, KS

2d • Hybrid

About The Position

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

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• 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.

Benefits

• Optional Retirement plan access
• Personal annual leave
• 14 days of paid holidays
• Full tuition reduction for JCCC credit courses (for employee and eligible dependents)
• Free access to the Gym on campus for all employees and dependents
• Discount to the Hiersteiner Child Development Center

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED