Scene Shop Supervisor - Theatre and Dance

Primary Responsibilities

• Manage the daily operations of the scene shop
• Oversee and participate in construction of scenery, stage rigging, sound engineering, electrics, scene painting, and welding
• Coordinate or supervise coordination of properties for all main stage productions
• Assist in planning and organizing projects
• Conduct routine general maintenance, provide upkeep of shop machinery, and provide inventory management
• Assist with scenery installations and strikes of all conservatory productions

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7 years of professional experience as a carpenter and/or stagehand OR Bachelor's Degree and significant professional experience as a carpenter and /or stagehand
• Demonstrated rigging skills
• Demonstrated electrical and sound skills
• Experience in properties
• Experience or desire to learn welding
• Ability to follow proper usage of equipment and enforce safety standards
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability and willingness to train students of various levels of proficiency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaboration skills, working with professional staff and faculty
• Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours
• Ability to adhere to strict production schedule and meet deadlines

About the Role

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University seeks a Scene Shop Supervisor to join our team. This position is responsible for managing the daily operations of the scene shop, overseeing construction of scenery, stage rigging, sound engineering, electrics, scene painting, and welding. The supervisor also coordinates or supervises coordination of properties for all main stage productions, assists in project planning and organization, conducts routine maintenance, and assists with scenery installations and strikes.

Department

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance is part of the Department of Theatre and Dance at Southeast Missouri State University. The department offers a range of programs including theatre performance, theatre design, and dance performance.

Southeast Missouri State University

Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO) is a public university founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission. It values access to high-quality, affordable education and a diverse student body, faculty, and staff. SEMO is committed to providing equal employment opportunity and to the principles of affirmative action.

Application Information

To apply for this position, submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• A letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• Your current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Examples of work submitted as media files or web links (please provide a web link or embed the media file in a supported file type, such as a PDF or Microsoft Office file type)

Application Deadline: July 15, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

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