Title: Theatre Production Specialist

VP Area: Provost - UMW

Department: Theatre & Dance

Campus Location: Main Campus

Advertised Range: $49,000 - $62,000

(A final salary offer will be determined by the selected candidate's qualifications, and is not is not negotiable beyond what is advertised.)

Job Summary/Basic Functions

The University of Mary Washington invites applications for a Scene Shop Supervisor to provide production support in the scene shop in the Department of Theatre and Dance. This position provides production support in the scene shop, electrics and sound areas in the Department of Theatre and Dance. The demands of the position will require regular evening and weekend work, supervision of employees, and the ability to handle on-call, after hours requests for assistance.

Required KSAs/Competencies/Qualifications

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Knowledge of theatrical production processes, including scenic construction, lighting, sound, and stage operations.
  
• Knowledge of technical theatre systems, equipment, and industry best practices related to scene shops, lighting, sound, and rigging.
  
• Knowledge of workplace safety practices and procedures applicable to theatrical production environments.
  
• Skill in estimating project costs, budgeting, and procuring materials and supplies for theatrical productions.
  
• Skill in coordinating the construction, installation, and implementation of scenic elements for theatrical productions.
  
• Skill in carpentry, scenic construction, rigging, and the safe operation and maintenance of hand and power tools used in technical theatre.
  
• Skill in troubleshooting, maintaining, and repairing theatrical equipment and production systems.
  
• Ability to supervise the daily operations of scene shops, electrics shops, and sound departments while ensuring safe, efficient, and effective work practices.
  
• Ability to supervise, train, and mentor students with varying levels of technical theatre knowledge, experience, and comfort using production equipment and techniques.
  
• Ability to prioritize multiple production projects and meet deadlines in a fast-paced, collaborative environment.
  
• Ability to communicate effectively and work collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, and production teams to support theatrical productions.
  
• Ability to exercise sound judgment, maintain a safe working environment, and ensure compliance with established safety standards and procedures.

Required Experience:

• Professional or academic experience in managing a scene shop or as a technical director in the professional theatre.

Additional Considerations:

Education:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college/university in Theatre or related field.
  
• Master's degree from an accredited college/university in technical direction or equivalent professional experience.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. To be considered for this position a state application must be received through the online employment system at https://jobs.umw.edu/. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand-delivered applications or resumes will not be accepted.

Excluding current UMW employees, selected candidate(s) must successfully pass a criminal history background check. Employment verification will be conducted to include current/previous supervisory employment reference checks. 

Other financial, credit, driving, background checks or completion of Statement of Economic Interests may be required for certain positions. For more information, please visit http://ethics.dls.virginia.gov/.

The University of Mary Washington adheres to the principle of equal opportunity. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, parental status (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, family medical history or genetic information, political affiliation, military service, or other non-merit based factors in recruiting, admitting, enrolling students or hiring and promoting faculty and staff members. Complaints of discrimination should be directed to the EEO officer of the University.

UMW Values Veterans: UMW is a proud member of the Commonwealth of Virginia Values Veterans (V3) Program, authorized under the Code of Virginia (§2.2-2001.2). We are committed to recruiting, hiring, and retaining qualified Veterans and their spouses. Veterans who are hired into state positions may be eligible for additional leave accruals based on their total years of service in the military, National Guard or Reserve. For more information please visit: https://www.dhrm.virginia.gov/employeebenefits.

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process (AHP). To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly Certificate of Disability or COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.