What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temporary Props Manager position at Berklee College of Music?

Job Description :

The Temporary Props Manager at the Boston Conservatory at Berklee (BCB) provides critical props management and care for BCB productions including musicals, operas, plays, etc. The Props Manager manages the Conservatory’s props and furniture stock, constructs furniture and large props in consultation with technical direction, and shops for and fabricates materials and prop items.

Candidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.

Under the department of Performance Services, the Props Manager reports to the Technical Director, Mainstage; collaborates closely with the full production team, with the deans and chairs of Theater, Dance and Music, and with guest directors and designers. The Props Manager may supervise production technician assistants and student workers.

This position will primarily support the Theater Division’s production of Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812, taking place at the Roberts Theater in April 2025. A tentative production schedule is below. Additional support for other productions may be required. This is a part-time, temporary position that is expected to work approximately 25 hours per week.

Natasha, Pierre, and the Great Comet of 1812 tentative schedule :

Production meetings beginning in December 2024
Rehearsals February 2 - March 28, 2025
Load-in March 24 - 27, 2025
Tech rehearsals March 29 - April 8, 2025 (schedule to be confirmed)
Dress rehearsals April 8, 2025
Performances April 9 - 13, 2025
Strike / load-out April 13 - 14, 2025

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Procure, build, and realize props and furniture for BCB productions across theater, dance and music

Design and maintain comprehensive documentation, tracking processes, and communications around props stock, purchases, repairs, and opportunities

Ensure all rehearsal props are prepared, in good condition, and delivered to stage management prior to staging rehearsals

Initiate and maintain extensive props paperwork for productions in coordination with stage management

Coordinate props meetings with directors, stage managers, and designers as needed

Monitor production props budgets

Coordinate shop time with Technical Director

Attend technical and dress rehearsals as assigned

Schedule, train and supervise additional production technicians as necessary

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS :

1-3 years professional experience in technical theater

Experience working as a props manager, artisan, and / or builder for Theater or Opera

Excellent written and oral communication skills

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED :

Valid driver’s license and clean driving record required

Working knowledge of standard theatrical practices and procedures

General knowledge of theater, musical theater, and opera production needs

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED :

Creative skills necessary

Proficiency in use of hand and power tools, craft work, painting, sewing, upholstery, and any other props-related trades

Familiarity with Microsoft Office, Google Suite and Dropbox for record-keeping and communications

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES :

Occasional supervision of Production Technician assistants

Minimal training and supervision of student workers and backstage crew during rehearsal process

Regular supervision of student labor force for maintaining props storage

WORK ENVIRONMENT :

Indoor environments, some with low light : stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, costume shop, props storage, office spaces

Local travel may be required (valid driver’s license necessary)

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC :

Seated and standing positions

Stairs, ladders

Reaching up to shelves

Occasional nights and weekends

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

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