Dance Theater - Set Design

id='p2808_'>Dance Theater - Set Design JobID: 2808

Position Type:

Extracurricular/Extracurricular

Date Posted:

6/5/2026

Location:

Hempfield High School

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Set Design/Painting Advisor - Dance Theater

Hempfield High School

Job Summary: Design and paint all scenic elements for Dance Theater, working with adult staff, community volunteer builders, and student helpers in a timely and efficient manner.

Position Information & Responsibilities:

• Part-time, no benefits
• 2026-2027 Flat Rate - $2,944
• Collaborate with Dance Theater directors and the PAC Technical Director to design preliminary drawings and a scaled model.
• Collaborate with the costume designer for any necessary prop or costume elements that need to be designed or created for the production.
• Facilitate designs and paint scenic elements with adult/student volunteers and paid staff.
• Schedule volunteers to help paint large backdrops and scenic elements.
• Facilitate all adjustments to last minute changes, set malfunctions/breaks and unique needs specific to Dance Theater.

Qualifications:

• Understanding of how to effectively design and balance three-dimensional spaces.
• Color theory as it relates to the stage and lighting.
• Experience with scaled drawings and/or model building.
• Photoshop, video editing, animation, and/or 3D modeling software skills beneficial

Required Documents:

• Current PA Criminal History background check
• Current Federal Criminal background check
• Curreny Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to hroffice@hempfieldsd.org.

Posting will stay open until position is filled.

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