Scheduled Hours

37.5

Position Summary

The Technical Director/Scene Shop Supervisor is a 10 month, full-time position, reporting directly to the Production/Stage Manager. Responsible for communicating closely with the designer, director, production manager, scenic artist as well as other members of the production team. The role will serve as the master carpenter for all PAD productions, traditionally 4 theatre and 3 dance productions per year.

Job Description

• Reviews, budgets, schedules, staffs, drafts, constructs, installs, stores, and strikes of all theatrical productions put on by the Performing Arts Department.
• Creates a build and load-in calendar upon receiving the final design package and will communicate the calendar to the rest of the production team.
• In collaboration with and under the supervision of the Production Manager, determines the best way to construct, rig, and install stage scenery in order to realize scenic designs for simultaneous productions.
• Provides a comprehensive learning experience for students serving on construction and running crews by training, instructing, and supervising students to include standard methods and operation of the theatre machinery and rigging, gripping of scenery, and duties associated with technical support for live theatre including standards of professional conduct.
• Ensures compliance with all safety requirements.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Working Conditions:
Job Location/Working Conditions

• Requires extensive safety training.
• Exposure to moving machinery.
• High noise environment.
• Requires protective devices.
• Dust, dirt, grease or other disagreeable elements.
• Alternative work schedule as regular part of job (on-call, shifts, evening, weekends).

Physical Effort

• Typically standing or walking.
• Typically running or climbing.
• Typically bending, crouching and stooping.
• Repetitive wrist, hand or finger movement.
• Ability to move to on and off-campus locations.
• Frequent lifting 25 lbs. or more.
• Using tools requiring high dexterity.

Equipment

• Operate a motor vehicle.
• Simple hand tools.
• Construction equipment for set builds.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed by the personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise or amend duties at any time.

Required Qualifications

Education:

Bachelorâ™s degree or combination of education and/or experience may substitute for minimum education.

Certifications:

No specific certification is required for this position.

Work Experience:

Relevant Experience (3 Years)

Skills:

Not Applicable

Driver's License:

A Class E (MO) or Class D (IL) license and a good driving record are required for this position.

More About This Job

Required Qualifications:

• Good driving record with a valid Missouri Class E or Illinois Class D Driver's license.
• 3+ years of technical crew management experience.
• 3+ years of theatre carpentry.
• Ability for a flexible schedule; working evenings and weekends for all scheduled technical rehearsals.

Preferred Qualifications

Education:

M.F.A. - Master of Fine Arts - Theatre

Certifications:

No additional certification beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Work Experience:

No additional work experience beyond what is stated in the Required Qualifications section.

Skills:

AutoCAD Design Software, Building Community, Communication, Creative Approaches, Leadership, People Management, Problem Resolution, Professional Standards, Rigging, Safety Standards, Teaching, Time Management, Vectorworks, Vigilant, Welding

Grade

G09-H

Salary Range

$23.37 - $36.19 / Hourly

The salary range reflects base salaries paid for positions in a given job grade across the University. Individual rates within the range will be determined by factors including one's qualifications and performance, equity with others in the department, market rates for positions within the same grade and department budget.

Questions

For frequently asked questions about the application process, please refer to our External Applicant FAQ.

Accommodation

If you are unable to use our online application system and would like an accommodation, please email CandidateQuestions@wustl.edu or call the dedicated accommodation inquiry number at 314-935-1149 and leave a voicemail with the nature of your request.

All qualified individuals must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, absent undue hardship.

Pre-Employment Screening

All external candidates receiving an offer for employment will be required to submit to pre-employment screening for this position. The screenings will include criminal background check and, as applicable for the position, other background checks, drug screen, an employment and education or licensure/certification verification, physical examination, certain vaccinations and/or governmental registry checks. All offers are contingent upon successful completion of required screening.

Benefits Statement

Personal

• Up to 22 days of vacation, 10 recognized holidays, and sick time.

• Competitive health insurance packages with priority appointments and lower copays/coinsurance.

• Take advantage of our free Metro transit U-Pass for eligible employees.

• WashU provides eligible employees with a defined contribution (403(b)) Retirement Savings Plan, which combines employee contributions and university contributions starting at 7%.

Wellness

• Wellness challenges, annual health screenings, mental health resources, mindfulness programs and courses, employee assistance program (EAP), financial resources, access to dietitians, and more!

Family

• We offer 4 weeks of caregiver leave to bond with your new child. Family care resources are also available for your continued childcare needs. Need adult care? Weâ™ve got you covered.

• WashU covers the cost of tuition for you and your family, including dependent undergraduate-level college tuition up to 100% at WashU and 40% elsewhere after seven years with us.

For policies, detailed benefits, and eligibility, please visit: https://hr.wustl.edu/benefits/

EEO/AA Statement

Washington University in St. Louis is committed to the principles and practices of equal employment opportunity and especially encourages applications by those from underrepresented groups. It is the Universityâ™s policy to provide equal opportunity and access to persons in all job titles without regard to race, ethnicity, color, national origin, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, protected veteran status, or genetic information.

Diversity Statement

Washington University is dedicated to building a diverse community of individuals who are committed to contributing to an inclusive environment â“ fostering respect for all and welcoming individuals from diverse backgrounds, experiences and perspectives. Individuals with a commitment to these values are encouraged to apply.

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