What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scenic Shop Manager position at Hale Centre Theatre?
Scenic Shop Manager
Reports to: Senior Technical Director
JOB DESCRIPTIONS/DUTIES
Responsibilities shall include, but are not limited to the following:
- Oversees the day-to-day operation of HCT scenic shop, ensuring that pieces are built to design specifications, on-time and on budget.
- Collaborates with the Technical Directors to estimate and track building material costs and shop labor hours for each production.
- Reports directly to the Senior Technical Director in matters of equipment, scheduling, staffing requirements, pre-production, set-up, run, strike/restore and maintenance.
- Responsible for creating and managing build timelines in accordance with production schedules, scenic shop teams, assignments, and shop space requirements.
- Collaborates with the Technical Directors, Production Department Heads, Designers and Directors to address notes from technical rehearsals and performances in order to maintain the artistic integrity of the productions.
- Ensures that all shop tools and hand tools and theatrical equipment, including rigging hardware and soft goods are functional and properly maintained for the duration of each production.
- Create and maintain an efficient shop timeline to ensure pieces are built and delivered to individual production schedules.
- Assist in coordination and supervision of the install of all scenic elements.
- Prepares and ensures that all Shop payroll paperwork is submitted in a timely manner.
- Assists the Shop staff in preparation and planning of scenic elements for load in, and installation.
- Responsible for inspecting and maintaining all shop equipment and tools.
- Responsible for ordering Shop Building materials.
- Assists other Departments with setup, strike and restore of show equipment including set, props, rigging, projections, lighting and sound.
- Maintaining a safe working environment at all times by adhering to Hale Centre Theatre safety policies and procedures
- Provide a safe & clean work environment onstage, backstage, shop and storage areas for staff and performers alike.
- Create and maintain complete and accurate shop records including: equipment tracking and inventory, detail drawings, shop and equipment orders, etc.
- Facilitate the transport of the company assets between locations.
- Ensure all pertinent Hale Centre Theatre policies and agreements are understood and implemented.
- Any other projects as assigned by the Senior Technical Director or Production Manager.
QUALIFICATIONS/SKILLS:
- A diploma or certificate in theatre production, technical design, or a related field from a recognized institution, or equivalent professional experience.
- Experience in Theatrical Stage Carpentry is required along with knowledge of current theatrical technology and professional work standards.
- Prior knowledge of Rigging, Lighting, Sound and projection equipment and safety standards.
- An ability to work well in a team atmosphere and possess strong leadership skills.
- Be comfortable working independently.
- Possess strong desire to hone existing skills and a willingness to learn new ones.
- Be highly resourceful and possess efficient problem solving and time management skills.
- Demonstrate strong writing, mathematical, analytical and communication skills.
- Ability to read technical drawings.
- Ability to efficiently manage budgets.
MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS:
- Minimum five (5) years’ experience in carpentry for professional theatre.
- Valid driver’s license and comfortable driving cargo van, box truck, truck and trailer.
- Experience supervising a crew and projects
- Comfortable working at heights in excess of 75’.
Minimum base salary for this position is $90,000/year. Compensation commensurate with experience. Individual compensation packages are based on various factors unique to each candidate, including skill set, experience, and qualifications.
Salary : $90,000
