Scene Shop Supervisor

Rochester Institute of Technology • Rochester, NY

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About The Position

RIT is seeking a collaborative, dynamic, and experienced theatre carpenter and technician to serve as the Scene Shop Supervisor for the School of Performing Arts (SPA) in the College of Liberal Arts. Please note: this position requires the ability to work extended days, evenings, and weekends on a consistent basis.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree (BA or BFA)OR equivalent experience in Technical Theater or related technical field.
• 4+ years of experience in scenic construction, scene shop management, or related experience
• Ability to establish priorities and work independently
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Training and experience serving in a management role in a production department or scene shop at a theater or a related field.
• Demonstrated creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills and detail oriented.
• Strong ability to lead a student team and collaborate with both guest and resident designers and renters.
• Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities as well as attend to numerous projects concurrently.
• Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with all groups and individuals.

Nice To Haves

• Master's degree in a technical theater or scenic design-related field.
• Experience with CNC programming and operation
• Working knowledge of event production in the areas of stage operations, audio, lighting or video departments.
• Certifications in any of the following or related: ETCP Rigging, Dante Level I-III, OSHA 10 Hour Training
• Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.
• Prior experience working in a higher education setting

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Industry: Educational Services
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees