Scenery Shop Supervisor - Theatre Arts

Education Required:

• A BA or BFA degree in theatrical production for theatre, dance, and/or opera or equivalent educational and professional experience.

Required Qualifications:

• A BA or BFA degree in theatrical production for theatre, dance, and/or opera or equivalent educational and professional experience.
• Minimum 1 year experience as lead carpenter or shop supervisor in a major university or professional scene shop.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently from computer models and technical drawings with verbal instructions from the technical director at a highly efficient level.
• Working experience and high level of skill in scenery construction inclusive of:
• wood structure, layout, construction techniques, metal structure, jigs, laser measuring and marking tools.
• Highly proficient at MIG welding and use of steel cold saws.
• Detail oriented while demonstrating excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Self-motivated and an independent thinker who consistently meets deadlines, resolves conflicting priorities, and has outstanding interpersonal skills.

Desired Qualifications:

• Working experience with foam carving and wire cutting, sculpting, and shaping.  Knowledge of Fiberglas construction, resin casting, and other plastic fabrication techniques.
• Training and working experience with finish carpentry and cabinetry work including milling and shaping and furniture construction techniques.
• Exposure to advanced metal working processes, including machining, rolling, and bending.
• Working experience with CNC shapers for wood, metals, and plastics.
• Experience supervising student crews in academic scene shop environment.
• Proficiency with AutoCAD and Vectorworks
• Proficiency as a rigger in a proscenium theatre. Knowledge of synchronized chain motors and Programmed Logic Controllers (PLC), electro-mechanical motor drive systems, and variable frequency drives used for the actuation of scenery. 

Position and Application details:

For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #23002521.   

In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.   

• Resume  
• Cover Letter 

Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be subject to a criminal background check and export control screening. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process.  

For additional questions, please contact: melia-pieper@uiowa.edu

The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.