Scene Shop Supervisor - Theatre and Dance

Scene Shop Supervisor - Theatre and Dance

Salary

Depends on Qualifications

Location

Cape Girardeau, MO

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600218

Division

Academic Affairs

Department

Theatre and Dance

Opening Date

07/01/2026

• Description
• Benefits

Position Summary

Scene Shop Supervisor

The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance

Full-Time; 10-month renewable Professional Staff position

Primary Responsibilities

Each year, between July 15th and May 15th:

• Manage the daily operations of the scene shop
• Oversee and participate in construction of scenery, stage rigging, sound engineering, electrics, scene painting, and welding
• Coordinate or supervise coordination of properties for all main stage productions
• Assist in planning and organizing projects
• Conduct routine general maintenance, provide upkeep of shop machinery, and provide inventory management
• Assist with scenery installations and strikes of all conservatory productions

Required Qualifications

• High School Diploma and 7 years of professional experience as a carpenter and/or stagehand OR Bachelor's Degree and significant professional experience as a carpenter and /or stagehand
• Ability to read construction drawings and interpret scene designers' works
• Demonstrated rigging skills
• Demonstrated electrical and sound skills
• Experience in properties
• Experience in various techniques of scene painting
• Experience or desire to learn welding
• Ability to follow proper usage of equipment and enforce safety standards
• Demonstrated supervisory skills
• Excellent communication skills with ability and willingness to train students of various levels of proficiency
• Excellent organizational and time management skills
• Strong collaboration skills, working with professional staff and faculty
• Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours
• Ability to adhere to strict production schedule and meet deadlines

Required Information & Deadline

Application Deadline: To ensure full consideration, application materials must be received by July 15, 2026. The position is available immediately and will remain open until filled.

Required Information: Submit the following items online by clicking on the APPLY button at the top of the page:

• Letter of interest addressing all position qualifications
• Current resume
• Names and contact information of three professional references
• Examples of work submitted as media files or web link(s) (please provide a web link or embed the media file in a supported file type, such as a PDF or Microsoft Office file type)

Additional Information

Department Website: The Jeanine Larson Dobbins Conservatory of Theatre and Dance

About Southeast Missouri State University (SEMO): Founded in 1873 and accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Southeast Missouri State University provides student-centered education and experiential learning with a foundation of liberal arts and sciences, embracing a tradition of access, exceptional teaching, and commitment to student success that significantly contributes to the development of the region and beyond. SEMO values access to high-quality, affordable education with a broadly representative student body, faculty, and staff that respects and celebrates a diverse learning community in a global society.

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Southeast Missouri State University provides an excellent benefits package. For complete benefit details visit our website at https://semo.edu/hr.

Employer Southeast Missouri State University

Address 1 University Plaza

Cape Girardeau, Missouri, 63701

Phone (573) 651-2206

Website http://www.semo.edu