Performing Arts Scene Shop Manager

George Fox University's Theatre Department is seeking a collaborative and experienced scenic carpenter who has excellent communication and management skills to serve as our Scene Shop Manager.

The Performing Arts Scene Shop Manager will serve as lead carpenter in the scene shop, providing skilled oversight to a crew of student carpenters in the construction of scenic elements for all theatre productions and the annual Christmas concert. This role includes participating in the production planning process for all productions as it pertains to scenery, which includes meetings and technical rehearsals.

• Ensuring accurate and timely construction and painting of 2-3 main-stage theatre productions per year and the annual Christmas Concert.
• Hiring, training, scheduling, and supervising a crew of 10-14 student employees in the scene shop.
• Generating accurate construction drawings as needed, based on designs provided by the Scenic Designer.
• Maintaining the scene shop tools, supplies, and all inventory.
• Fostering a culture of safety and ensuring safe work environments and practices are observed.
• Establishing and attending scene shop hours, work sessions, technical rehearsals, and dress rehearsals.
• Assisting in purchasing and procurement of scenic materials, supplies, and hardware.
• Assisting the Technical Director, depending on skills and experience, in determining construction methods and materials and solving technical challenges for productions.
• Contributing to the overall success of George Fox University and the Performing Arts Department by performing any additional duties and responsibilities assigned.
• Communicating effectively and courteously with others, including employees, students, and the public, in a spirit of teamwork, respect and customer service.
• By actions, words, and lifestyle, be a Christian role model to students, whether through casual contact or in a formal supervisory role.
• Demonstrated experience working cross culturally with respect, appreciation and humility.
• Other duties as assigned.

Our scene shop manager will typically work 30 hours per week. In addition to working during the day, this position requires some