Theater Props Master 2026

Waverly Community Schools•Lansing, MI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

These positions are responsible for creating, purchasing, assembling, and organizing the properties for the production for which the individual was hired, fall or spring, respectively. The job title includes involvement in some production phases, including the rehearsal period and production meetings. This position is responsible for following established policies and procedures to make purchases, supervise student crew members, and assist generally with the production. The schedule for this position is flexible, but includes a minimum of four work days with students over the course of a 10 or 12 week rehearsal period.

Requirements

Experience with art skills such as painting, drawing, or other crafts.
Experience working with students.
Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.
Ability to read and write theater documentation.
Ability to exercise good judgment, resourcefulness, and maintain effective working relationships with staff, students, and the community.
Working knowledge of theatre terminology.
Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs and their applications.
Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect, responsibility, honesty, and caring when interacting with staff, students, and community members.

Responsibilities

Following and enforcing safety procedures and policies.
Reporting defective and hazardous equipment and conditions.
Assisting in the supervising of crew work times.
Clearly communicating a vision to the artistic team.
Keeping clear documentation of properties.
Maintaining an updated props schedule or sheet.
Creating a prop plot for students to read and use.
Organizing prop tables and storage.
Purchasing properties.
Researching vendors.
Following procedures to make purchases with various vendors.
Thrifting as able.
Assembling properties.
Teaching students to assemble props.
Painting, cutting, gluing, drawing, or otherwise crafting properties as needed.
Creative thinking and problem solving.
Attending production meetings & check-ins as needed.
Collaborating with the artistic team to solve problems.
Collaborating with the Theatre & Events Manager to schedule work days with students.
Creating a positive environment for students to learn.
Attending rehearsals as needed, making good use of the time to support student needs.
Reading and understanding policies and theatre documentation.
Supporting the production as needed, in collaboration with the Theatre & Events Manager.
Performing other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.