Scene Shop Supervisor, Full-Time

Rider University

Lawrenceville, NJ

ID: 7110614 (Ref.No. S2022913)
Posted: September 14, 2022
Application Deadline: Open Until Filled

Job Description

Position Description

School of Communication, Media & Performing Arts of
Rider University (Lawrenceville, NJ) invites applications
for a Sceneshop Supervisor. Reporting to the Technical
Director and working in collaboration with the Director of
Production Management, this position provides supervision
of students in the scene shop as training for theatrical
construction.
This is a full-time, non-bargaining position under a 40 week
contract from mid-August to mid-May.

Position Requirements

The successful candidate should be able to demonstrate
proficiency in theatrical carpentry, power tool safety, and
supervisory experience. Success in the position will require
the ability to work under minimal guidance and to comply
with health and safety regulations and policies.
Required Knowledge, Skills and Experience
· Theatrical carpentry
· Rigging
· Basic Scenic Painting
· Minor electrical knowledge relevant to power tools


Position Preferred Qualifications/Experience

About Rider University

The Rider University community is composed of faculty, staff and students from a wide range of cultural backgrounds. 

Rider University is committed to fostering an inclusive, vibrant living and learning community that embraces students, faculty and staff of all backgrounds and enables them to achieve success. 

Through reflection and open, respectful dialogue, we develop responsible citizens who demonstrate academic understanding and compassion to grow and serve as leaders in a diverse and global world.

Candidates with a demonstrated commitment supportive of the multicultural needs of Rider University and the surrounding community are highly desired.

Rider University has been included as one of the nation’s best universities by US News & World Report and remained in the top tier in the Regional Universities – North category. Additionally, The Princeton Review named Rider among its “Best 387 Colleges” in the nation. Both publications have ranked the University favorably in their respective surveys for more than a decade.

Rider University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer dedicated to excellence through diversity.  

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