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Scene Shop Supervisor/Head Carpenter

Job Number Full/Part Time Schedule Salary
27671592 Full Time 10AM - 7PM $62,900 - $110,100

Position Information

The Scene Shop Supervisor / Head Carpenter oversees and manages set construction and installation for all theatrical productions and film/television projects for the Department of Theatre, Film, and Digital Production. They support and implement the technical and administrative needs required to efficiently execute the day-to-day operation of the scene shop. Additionally they are the primary point of contact and lead all activities associated with the build, installation, running, strike, and maintenance of scenery, properties, rigging, and related tools and equipment. The Scene Shop Supervisor / Head Carpenter directly supervises and assigns technical personnel to various phases of production, and reviews and evaluates student and employee work for grading or advancement. They help to plan long-range strategies for production and departmental operations, have a high working knowledge of scenery construction, structural design, engineering, construction process and styles, and exhibit a passion for the art of theatre and film. The Scene Shop Supervisor / Head Carpenter reports to the Production Director for the Performing Arts and collaborates with production staff, faculty, and other campus constituents to achieve departmental goals.

**As a condition of employment, you will be required to comply with the University of California SARS-CoV-2 (COVID-19) Vaccination Program Policy. All Covered Individuals under the policy must provide proof of Full Vaccination or, if applicable, submit a request for Exception (based on Medical Exemption, Disability, and/or Religious Objection) or Deferral (based on pregnancy) no later than the applicable deadline. For new University of California employees, the applicable deadline is eight weeks after their first date of employment. **

Education

Education Requirements

Degree Requirement
Bachelor's degree in related area and/or equivalent experience/training. Required

Certifications

Certification Requirement
OSHA 10 Preferred
OSHA 30 Preferred
ETCP Certification Preferred

Experience

Experience Requirement
4 - 7 years of related experience. Required
Supervisory experience and demonstrated teaching experience with technical crews. Required

Special Conditions

Special Condition Requirement
Shift Work (hours outside standard Mon-Fri 8AM-5PM work hours) Required

Minimum Requirements

Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, et cetera. Thorough working knowledge of University and collective bargaining policies, practices, rules, regulations, et cetera, including safety rules and regulations.
Thorough problem recognition, avoidance and resolution skills.
Thorough knowledge/skills in all aspects of budget administration.
Mastery level knowledge in multiple technical theater production areas such as lighting, sound, video, costumes, hair/make-up, properties, scenery, scenic treatment, etc.
Thorough verbal and interpersonal communication skills to communicate complex instructions and information to disparate constituencies.
Thorough organizational skills.
Good working knowledge of safety and Cal Osha regulations
Demonstrated knowledge of carpentry, welding, and scenery construction practices.
Demonstrated ability to draft scenic construction plans using Vectorworks, and understand and work off of technical drawings.

Preferred Qualifications

Additional Information

In the Heart of Inland Southern California, UC Riverside is located on nearly 1,200 acres near Box Springs Mountain in Southern California; the park-like campus provides convenient access to the vibrant and growing Inland region. The campus is a living laboratory for the exploration of issues critical to growing communities' air, water, energy, transportation, politics, the arts, history, and culture. UCR gives every student, faculty and staff member the resources to explore, engage, imagine and excel.

UC Riverside is recognized as one of the most ethnically diverse research universities in the country boasting several key rankings of which we are extremely proud.

  • UC Riverside is proud to be ranked No. 12 among all U.S. universities, according to Money Magazine's 2020 rankings, and among the top 1 percent of universities worldwide, according to the 2019-20 Center for World University rankings.

  • UC Riverside is the top university in the United States for social mobility. - U.S. News 2020

  • UCR is a member of the University Innovation Alliance, the leading national coalition of public research universities committed to improving student success for low-income, first-generation, and students of color.

  • Among top-tier universities, UC Riverside ranks No. 2 in financial aid. - Business Insider 2019

  • Ranked No. 2 in the world for research, UCR's Department of Entomology maintains one of the largest collections of insect specimens the nation. - Center for World University Rankings

  • UCR's distinguished faculty boasts 2 Nobel Laureates, and 13 members of the National Academies of Science and Medicine.


The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer with a strong institutional commitment to the achievement of excellence and diversity among its faculty and staff. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

For information about our generous employee benefits package, visit: Employee Benefits Overview

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