P260182 - Scene Shop Supervisor - Theatre and Dance
In House Title & Department:
P260182 - Scene Shop Supervisor - Theatre and Dance
Posting Number
P260182
Position Summary:
The Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences at UB is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor.
The Scene Shop Supervisor oversees all THD Scene Shop operations—including the cut shop, welding shop, fabrication floor, and paint floor—ensuring safe, efficient support for coursework, productions, and CFA events. They manage shop access, including university use, rentals, and scheduling, in alignment with academic and production calendars.
Key responsibilities include:
- Enforcing safety protocols, providing ongoing training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising all shop activity.
- Maintains facilities and equipment; oversees repairs, inventory, purchasing, waste management, and budget operations;
- Supports green theatre initiatives.
- Provides hands-on production support, instructional assistance, and student mentorship.
- Contributes to load-ins and strikes, coordinates ancillary fabrication projects, and collaborates with the Technical Director, Design and Technology faculty and staff, and CFA partners.
- Provides technical support for THD facilities, maintaining shop policies and safety documentation, and contributing to program development, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaborations.
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University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Minimum Qualifications:
- Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or a related field OR equivalent experience in performing arts or entertainment scenic fabrication.
- Minimum two years of professional stage carpentry, scene shop oversight, technical direction or equivalent experience in presenting touring theatrical, corporate, or concert events.
- Proven ability to perform technical tasks (rigging, carpentry, welding, and electrical) with a focus on safety. Strong knowledge of technical theater, live event, and current safety practices in the entertainment industry.
- Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams while maintaining safe work environments. Commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment and delivering excellent customer service.
- Flexibility with the work schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and long production shifts.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Master’s degree in technical theater or a related field.
- Advanced safety certifications (e.g., OSHA-30, ETCP-certified Rigger (Theater))
- Experience leading professional and student crews in a multi-venue or academic environment.
- Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Vectorworks) for production design.
- Demonstrated educational expertise, working with diverse populations and pedagogical approaches.
- Experience working in higher education.
Physical Qualifications:
- Must be able to move and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
- Frequently moves about and positions self, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.
FTE: 1.0
University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and in keeping with our commitment, encourages women, minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans to apply.
Salary Range:
$57,500 - $61,500
Posting Period:
9/12/2026
Posting Link:
https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/63849
Contact:
Nicole Hayden
716-645-0729