Props Supervisor and Artisan - UNIVERSITY OF VIRGINIA : Job Details

The University of Virginia Department of Drama seeks a full-time, 12-month Props Supervisor and Artisan. This position reports to the Technical Director and supervises the budgeting, procurement, and construction of properties, furniture and scenic elements as determined by the Technical Director. Additional responsibilities include supervising student and professional staff in properties construction and the organization of props storage. The Props Supervisor is one of seven full-time production staff who collaborate with faculty, students, and guest artists on academic-year performances in the Drama Department and the summer season of the Virginia Theatre Festival.

The Department of Drama offers academic and practical theatre training in a liberal arts context, encompassing dance, design, performance, performance studies, playwriting, production, and technology. The Virginia Theatre Festival offers a summer program of professional theater and community engagement, as well as workshops and other events during the academic year. Department and Festival both use the facilities of the UVA Drama Building, which includes three theatres, classrooms, studio space, and shops. For more information on the Drama Department and the building visit For more information on the Virginia Theatre Festival visit

A Bachelor's degree in theatre or related field and minimum of one year of professional experience are required. Qualifications include: experience supervising professional and/or student staff; be able to prioritize and execute tasks accurately in a fast-paced work environment; possess excellent organizational skills; be able to effectively communicate and collaborate with faculty, staff, students, and professional theatre artists; be able to read, analyze, and interpret procedures and regulations specific to technical theatre and props supervision; and be committed to a safe and equitable work environment. Preferred experience: budgeting and procurement; carpentry, painting, furniture building and modification, upholstery, crafts, and metal work skills appropriate to props and scenic construction; development of safety documents.

The expected salary for this position $28.00 - $29.00 hourly (annualized $58,000 - $60,000), commensurate with experience and qualifications. This is a non-exempt level, benefitted position. For more information on the benefits at UVA, visit hr.virginia.edu/benefits.

The position will remain open until filled. This position will not sponsor applicants for work visas. The University will perform background checks on all new hires prior to employment.

To Apply:

Apply here. Internal applicants must apply through their UVA Workday profile by searching 'Find Jobs.' Complete an application online with the following documents:

* Resume

* Cover letter

Upload all materials into the resume submission field, multiple documents can be submitted into this one field. Alternatively, merge all documents into one PDF for submission. Applications that do not contain all required documents will not receive consideration.

References will be completed via UVA's standardized process Skill Survey. A total of five references will be requested via SkillSurvey during the final phase of the interview process.

For questions about the position, please contact Michael Waldron, Technical Director, at [email protected]. For questions about the application process, please contact Melanie Sponaugle, Academic Recruiter, at [email protected].

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MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

Education: Bachelor's degree in theatre or related field.

Experience: One year experience in technical theatre.

Licensure: Safety training knowledge, certificate preferred.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Employee will be required to lift various weights, climb ladders and stairs in order to complete jobs. The use of both hands and a repetitive motion will be required while performing duties.

The University of Virginia, including the UVA Health System which represents the UVA Medical Center, Schools of Medicine and Nursing, UVA Physician's Group and the Claude Moore Health Sciences Library, are fundamentally committed to the diversity of our faculty and staff. We believe diversity is excellence expressing itself through every person's perspectives and lived experiences. We are equal opportunity and affirmative action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, national or ethnic origin, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, veteran or military status, and family medical or genetic information.