Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Supervise the construction of scenery; consults scenic design specifications and plans daily execution to ensure completion by deadline; organizes work order and assigns tasks; instructs, guides and ensures the safety of students; builds items alongside students 
• Maintains scene shop tools and equipment; verifies that all safety measures and practices are working; notifies Technical Director of replacement need; services tools that can be fixed in house; assess tool and theatrical systems conditions at the end of each day
• Purchase and transport construction materials; organizes a purchase list for activities; organizes and stores materials as they are delivered to shop
• Assist Technical Director with construction drawings/theatrical systems; may be called on to draft a portion of the drawings, based on the needs of the production, safely executes rigging and supervises execution of fly system
• Maintains workspace; prepares space for evening rehearsals, work calls and/or next day’s work; inventories all equipment, places all tools in their appropriate location, and deep cleans space at the end of season

Requirements:

• Bachelor’s degree in related field required
• Minimum of 3 years work related experience; minimum of one year management experience and advanced stage craft techniques, including rigging, metal working and construction
• Proficient in computer aided design (CAD), hand drafting practices and USITT drafting standards 
• Physical demands: Ability to lift and transport heavy objects (up to 50 lbs regularly). Frequent stand, walk, climb stairs, ladders and carry heavy loads; safe operation of carpentry and metal working equipment. Ability to safely maneuver high places and mechanical parts, with fumes and dust particles.
• Occasionally the normal schedule may need to be adjusted to accommodate evening and weekend hours during times of technical rehearsals and show runs.
• Valid Driver’s License

Application Information :

Please download the application at . Feel free to also include a resume and cover letter.  Review of applicant materials will begin immediately; position is open until filled.  

Submit to:

hr@iwu.edu

Illinois Wesleyan University Human Resources, Holmes 2091312 N. Park Street Bloomington, IL  61701 

Phone: (309) 556-3536 Fax:  (309) 556-1710 

The final candidate will pass a pre-employment background investigation.

$22.72/hr (37.5hrs/week; 9mos/yr)

An overview of IWU benefits can be found here . Illinois Wesleyan University does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term.

Illinois Wesleyan University is committed to recruiting, supporting, and fostering a diverse, inclusive, and civil community of outstanding faculty, staff, and students. We seek candidates who have a demonstrated commitment to supporting and further building our community in these dimensions. Illinois Wesleyan University is an EEO Employer.  Illinois Wesleyan University’s sexual misconduct policy may be accessed at  .  Illinois Wesleyan University is an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity and inclusive excellence; details at .

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