Props Manager

Compensation

$40,000 - $45,000

Job Title: Props Manager
Supervisor: Production Director
Classification: Full Time & Exempt

What We Believe
It is our goal to ensure that all children have access to the arts regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, abilities, gender, or accessibility needs. We believe children are the key to the future and as such, deserve to see themselves represented everywhere. We engage in a wide range of stories and productions to broaden experiences and learning opportunities. We offer a variety of classes to meet young people where they are. Providing each student with the chance to learn and grow in creativity, imagination, resilience, empathy, tolerance, and connection is what we do. This work is accomplished by an inclusive and diverse, professional staff of artists, educators, technicians, and administrators, devoted to live theater and arts education for young people. These are equal parts of the whole that make us The Rose Theater.

Job Summary
Responsible for all aspects of property design, procurement, and construction for all Rose Theater productions; including but not limited to, the main stage season, education/youth productions and metro tours. Manage and oversee all prop rentals, including pick up/drop off coordination.

Essential Job Duties

• Generate props list for all main stage/Hitchcock productions. Provide research as needed.
• Execute the design, build, procurement, etc. of all props for main stage, Hitchcock, and youth/education programs.
• Develop and follow build schedules and meet deadlines pertaining to the properties department.
• Facilitate any in-house prop loans as necessary.
• Assist with scenery construction when assigned to do so by the Technical Director.
• Attend all technical and dress rehearsals as assigned by Production Director.
• Assist with all load-in and strikes assigned by the Technical Director.
• Maintain a safe, clean, and organized workspace.
• In cooperation with the Technical Director, perform maintenance and upkeep of shop tools and equipment.
• In cooperation with the Technical Director, ensure the safety of actors, crew and audience members regarding scenery, props, special effects, and backstage spaces.
• Work closely with the Production Director to develop and monitor the annual budget.
• Work flexible schedule depending on production needs.
• Assist with supervision of apprentices, part-time staff and volunteers.

Other Job Duties

• Assist shop staff in cleaning, inventory, storage, and organization of the entire building. Specifically maintain inventory records and storage of props.
• Manage prop rental including contracts and invoices, providing information to the finance department.
• Participate in recruiting and training technical apprentices.
• Attend all necessary meetings, including production and monthly all-staff meetings.
• Participate in company events/activities as required.
• Work flexible schedule depending on responsibilities.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Director.

Education, Training and Experience
B.A or B.F.A. in Technical Theater or equivalent experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Must possess strong working knowledge of various materials and techniques used in creating properties for stage productions.
• Must be able to manage a system to inventory, organize, maintain and store a large stock of properties.
• Working knowledge of basic theatrical rigging.
• Ability to operate double purchase fly system.
• Time management and organizational skills to prioritize tasks and assignments to meet all deadlines.
  Ability to meet all deadlines under pressure situations.
• Basic computer skills.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to follow directions from directors and Technical Director.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• Always act as a representative of the company, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors and staff.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work at heights of up to 70’.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• Ability to drive full size pickup and straight box trucks.
• On-site attendance is required.

Position Compensation Range

• $40,000 – $45,000

Application Procedure:
Interested candidates need to submit a cover letter describing interest, along with a resume, a portfolio, and list of three references.

Interested applicants may submit materials via our website at Careers – The Rose Theater
This is the preferred method for receiving applications.

Alternatively, a cover letter, resume, portfolio, and references may be emailed to Biannah Peji-Palm at  biannahp@rosetheater.org.
Please let us know if you have access needs not met by either of these application methods.