USF Summer Prop Shop

2026 USF Summer Prop Shop Staff

Salary: $15.00 - $16.50 hourly

Location:

Cedar City, UT

Job Type: Part-Time Hourly

Job Number:

Division:
President's Office

Closing:
Continuous

FLSA:
Non-Exempt

The Tony‑award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival will produce an eight‑show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues in the summer/fall of 2026.

Position details below. Contract dates vary by position. Most Artisan contracts begin early May and end early July. Apprentice/Run Crew contracts begin early and end early September or early October depending on assignment.

First consideration date: 11/14/2025

• Properties Artisan:
• Responsible for the building and fabrication of stage and rehearsal properties for all productions as assigned.
• Works with the prop team to complete shop improvement and organizational projects as assigned.
• Contracts run from May 3 to July 4th.
• Properties Apprentice/Stage Crew:
• Responsible for the building and fabrication of stage and rehearsal properties for all productions as assigned.
• Works with the prop team to complete shop improvement and organizational projects as assigned.
• Responsible for running, storage, and maintenance of props for assigned productions, as well as assisting with changeovers as assigned.
• Contracts run from May 3 to Sept 7th or Oct 7th depending on theater assignment.

Minimum Qualifications:

Prior experience in props construction or other related technical theater field is encouraged.

• Resume
• Cover letter
• Contact information for three professional references

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A‑3‑410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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