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Scene Shop Supervisor

CATEGORY: Technical

The Rev Theatre Company
Auburn, NY
US

CONTACT NAME

Patrick Costello

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Reports to the Technical Director

Those encouraged to apply: Self-motivated individuals with strong scenic painting abilities and prior experience leading a paint staff. Preferred candidates will have prior scenic painting and/or Scenic Charge experience working at a professional theatre. Ideal candidates will be proactive communicators, with excellent organizational, collaborative, and intrapersonal skills.

***Please note – This job provides company housing. Candidates who choose not to accept housing will receive additional compensation.

  • - Supervises, coordinates, and participates in the painting of sets for the Summer Season.
  • - Supervises Scenic Artist and other staff assigned to paint.
  • - Coordinates other scenic applications as they apply to painting, including, but not limited to: Sanding, Texturing, working with Fabric, etc.
  • - Oversees purchase of all paints and paint supplies and remains within budget unless authorized by the TD.
  • - Attends production meetings and other meetings as scheduled by the TD.
  • - Evaluate the need for overhire and communicate those needs to the TD promptly.
  • - Oversees upkeep and general maintenance of all paint work areas.
  • - Establishes a dialogue with designers to provide samples and updates, and ask questions as needed.
  • - Works with the TD to create a build/paints calendar.
  • - Takes care of paint notes from show reports when they are too large to be achieved by Deck Carpenter.
  • - Punctual and stays on schedule. Keeps supervisors informed of progress and asks for help when needed.
  • - Assists in maintaining a positive and healthy work environment.
  • - Maintains excellent communication to facilitate the organization’s continuing functionality.
  • - Performs the essential job functions safely, successfully, and consistently with the ADA, FMLA, and other federal, state, and local standards, including meeting qualitative and/or quantitative productivity standards.
  • - Maintains regular, punctual attendance.
  • - Has the ability to lift 75 pounds.
  • - Is comfortable working at heights from Genie lifts, ladders, and scaffolding.
  • - Other duties may arise. These duties will fall strictly within the scope of the job description

DURATION

Apr 22, 2025 - Sep 24, 2025

SALARY

$675.00 – $675.00 per week

HOW TO APPLY

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