Details

Open Date 09/23/2024

Requisition Number PRN39918B

Job Title Manager, Program

Working Title Coordinator, Properties, PMT

Job Grade D

FLSA Code Administrative

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

M-F 8-5 schedule will vary according to production schedule

VP Area Academic Affairs

Department 00072 - Pioneer Theatre Company

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range 45000 to 49000

Close Date

Open Until Filled Yes

Job Summary

Pioneer Theatre Company in Salt Lake City seeks a Properties Master, position available beginning September 2024. PTC is a professional theatre company working under LORT agreements with AEA , SDC , and USA producing a seven show mainstage season that runs from August through May. This is a full-time, benefited position. Working for PTC at the University of Utah offers a unique set of comprehensive benefits including excellent health insurance, a generous retirement plan, tuition reduction, free public transportation, and much more. Salary is commensurate with experience. Under the direction of the Production Manager, this position serves as a key member of the production team. The Properties Master collaborates and creatively solves problems with guest scenic designers and facilitates the execution of show properties and set dressing on time and on budget. The Properties Master supervises the Properties Artisan and over-hire. This position requires strong sewing, upholstery, digital imaging, and shop skills. Professional design experience is a plus but not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Establish props list for each production in conjunction with designers, directors, and stage management.

• Research design elements according to period and the needs of the production

• Assist with the day-to-day direction and prioritization of the prop shop staff, coordinating with Stage Management to support properties in rehearsal.

• Represent the Properties department at production meetings and tech rehearsals

• Collaborate effectively with designers to achieve their vision for all productions

• Manage properties budgets for each production and season supplies

• Maintain PTC properties inventory and facilities rentals

• Hands-on fabrication of props

• Purchase supplies

Required Skills and Experience:

• Shopping skills and knowledge of local and national sources. Ability to establish and maintain established relationships with local vendors.

• Strong working knowledge of period styles, crafting, floral arranging, soft goods, upholstery, casting, scenic painting, furniture carpentry, and computer skills

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time, and lift up to 50 pounds

• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in a related field plus two years of related experience or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience). Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills also required.

3 years of professional theatre experience, with a focus on props fabrication. Experience at a LORT theater preferred.

Applicants must demonstrate the potential ability to perform the essential functions of the job as outlined in the position description.

Preferences

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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