What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scene Shop Foreperson position at Stephens College?
Description
Function:
To serve as shop foreperson for all performance department productions for The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College. Manages the scene shop which includes the construction of all scenic elements. Also responsible for following all safety procedures and problem solving any issues that may arise in the technical areas.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
Education/Skill Requirements:
Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.
Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000 college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).
Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents. Full-time staff work 36 hours and are paid for 40!!
Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.
Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.
Function:
To serve as shop foreperson for all performance department productions for The Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College. Manages the scene shop which includes the construction of all scenic elements. Also responsible for following all safety procedures and problem solving any issues that may arise in the technical areas.
Responsibilities
Essential duties and responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Manage the daily operation of the scene shop
- Assist with construction, load-in and strike of all theatre productions
- Order and maintain supplies
- Responsible for general and basic maintenance of scene shop
- Works in concert with the Technical Director and resident Scenic designer with all scene shop assignments and scheduling.
- Acts as head of scene shop, coordinating construction schedules to meet production deadlines; guides, organizes and supervises the student workers and scene shop techs to meet deadlines set by production staff; secures approval from directors and designers for changes in the construction, assembly, and setting of stage materials and purchases materials for sets construction; coordinates with outside vendors; reads blueprints and creates scale-working drawings of set designs, and other duties as assigned by the Technical Director or resident Scene Designer.
Education/Skill Requirements:
- 3-4 years of college
- 1-2 years of experience
- Daily work with faculty, staff, students, supervisor.
- Reports To: Technical Director
- Report unsafe working conditions and behavior.
- Take reasonable and prudent actions to prevent others from engaging in unsafe practices.
- Errors may cause delays in a particular department or phase of work or result in losses in expenditure or working time.
- Routine work is performed independently, non-routine issues or questions are referred to the supervisor.
- This position requires frequent reaching/handling, stooping/kneeling, pushing/pulling, lifting/carrying, and climbing/balancing.
- This position requires exposure to saw dust, paint, and machinery noise. Masks, goggles, and earplugs are provided.
Founded in 1833, Stephens College is the second-oldest women's college in the United States, dedicated to providing innovative, experiential, and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia, Missouri, Stephens College continues to be a leader in women's education, fostering a community where students are empowered to lead, innovate, and excel. The college also provides flexible, co-educational master’s degrees and certificates for working professionals, and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.
Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America, Columbia, Missouri, is home to 36,000 college students and 118,000 residents. Columbia — conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis — has it all: big-time college sports, film, music and arts festivals, a high-energy arts community, amazing recreation, and a great downtown with lots of places to eat, shop, snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options, as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Children’s School).
Stephens offers an attractive benefits package that includes health insurance, an Employee Assistance Program, Supplemental Retirement Annuity, Faculty/Staff Grants, tuition waivers and tuition paid undergraduate classes for dependents. Full-time staff work 36 hours and are paid for 40!!
Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers, doers and dreamers.
Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin, age, disability, or status as a veteran.
