Scene Shop Manager

This position requires leadership, expertise in scenic construction, and a passion for creative problem-solving. The ideal candidate will play a key role in supervising scenic shop processes in collaboration with the faculty Technical Director, working closely with staff, students, faculty, and guest artists to realize scenic designs for theatre and dance productions. The Scene Shop Manager ensures the efficient operation of scenic production work, overseeing the installation and strike of scenery, maintaining shop tools and equipment, and managing production schedules. The scenic area supports three to five productions per semester (fall and spring), as well as one to two summer productions. Scenic production activities take place in the school’s proscenium theatre, black box theatre, a versatile dance studio that also serves as a performance space, and the scenic shop. This position reports to the Technical Director.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent and six years of relevant experience. Appropriate college coursework or vocational/technical training may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.

Application Instructions

Applications must be submitted via the University of Florida’s online application system. Online applications must include the following: (1) a detailed letter of application that explains how you match the particular qualifications of this position and how your work and perspective will contribute to and enhance our transformative community; (2) a resume or curriculum vitae; (3) a work sample representing your scenic production skills and experience via link to your online portfolio or single pdf (Note that the UF application system only allows for one 5 MB maximum file size PDF document); and (4) names and contact information of three professional references. The Search Committee may request additional materials at a later time, including obtaining UF engaged and/or other personnel files from UFHR for current or previous UF employees.