Props Coordinator

As a theme park built around a working movie studio, we’re all about lights, camera, action. Working with us means thriving in a fast-paced environment as we work as a team to create a seamless experience for our guests. From Attractions, to Parking, to Wardrobe, to Park Services, and more, here you can be part of a team that helps make memorable moments for our guests each and every day. Join us for a once in a lifetime opportunity.

Qualifications/Requirements

• Must have skills and working knowledge of theatrical props and furniture, and professional construction
  
  

techniques and materials through formal education and/or professional experience.

• Experience in furniture building, crafts, molding and casting, painting, sewing, and upholstery. The ability to
  
  

work in many media, including wood, metal, plastics, etc

• Working knowledge of sewing machine, serger, table saw, radial arm saw, drill press, sanders and hand tools
  
  

as well as appropriate safety techniques.

• Computer operation with usage of e-mail, Adobe Photoshop, Acrobat, FileMaker, internet navigation, and
  
  

Microsoft Office suite programs including Word and Excel.

• Paper props and prop graphic skills a plus.
• Working knowledge of safety standards and the implementation of same.
• Theatrical background.
  
  

Duties And Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the prop and design staff in the conception, quality, and timely production of properties on
  
  

projects as assigned.

• Read and interpret scaled drawings, sketches, models, and pictures for the engineering of properties. Create
  
  

and construct stage properties from verbal descriptions.

• Build props for productions. These projects may include but are not limited to: furniture, hand and set props,
  
  

set dressing, and soft goods.

• Build rehearsal props as needed.
• Assist in the estimating of materials needed for specific projects.
• Help with installs and strikes.
• Maintain and repair props for short and long term projects.
• Assist in maintaining prop inventory and restock.
• Perform and promote safe practices either in the shop or onsite.
• Maintain order, cleanliness, and security of the Entertainment Production Center’s prop shop, including
  
  

props, drapery, tools and hardware stock. Maintain a safe, healthy and tidy work/shop environment.

• Other duties as may be assigned.
  
  

Desired Qualifications

• Experience in Theatre, production, or related field (4-5 years)
• Solid understanding of production of live entertainment in a theme park environment.
• Demonstrated ability to work on multiple projects concurrently, with confidence to multitask and delegate as required.
• Ability to drive results of teams through strong leadership and development skills.
• Ability to identify and communicate creative solutions to challenges, and to maintain a
  
  

consistent focus on priorities with persistent follow-through.

• Ability to deal well with ambiguity and constant change, working in fast-paced
  
  

environments with accelerated production schedules.

• A strong passion to drive high quality results, both end products well as process
  
  

Pay Rate: $24 an hour

Additional Information

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