Department of Theatre Paint & Properties Supervisor

The University of North Carolina Wilmington, the state's coastal university, is dedicated to the integration of teaching, mentoring, research and service. Widely acknowledged for its world-class faculty and staff and continuously recognized at a national level for scholarly excellence and affordability, UNCW offers a powerful academic experience that stimulates creative inquiry and critical thinking and a community rich in diversity, inclusion and global perspectives.

A public institution with nearly 18,000 students, UNCW offers a full range of baccalaureate- and graduate-level programs, as well as doctoral degrees in educational leadership, marine biology, nursing practice and psychology; and many distance learning options, including clinical research, an accelerated RN-to- BSN program, an Executive M.B.A. program structured for working professionals, and the nation's only bachelor's degree program focused on coastal engineering.

The university's efforts to advance research and scholarly activities have earned UNCW the elevated designation of "Doctoral Universities: High Research Activity" institution (R2 University) by the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education.

UNCW has been part of the University of North Carolina System since 1969.

This position supports the curricular objectives within the Department of Theatre. This individual works closely with faculty, designers, lab students and student employees to execute departmental production needs. This individual must be able to work independently, be able to handle multiple tasks and be able to work with students of differing experience levels. This is a part-time non-benefit earning position 30 hours per week for nine months mid-August to mid-May. Normal working hours Monday-Friday but must be willing to work nights and weekends as needed. Hourly pay rate $15-$16.50 per hour depending upon qualifications.

Oversee the day-to-day operation of the paint shop, properties storage areas and provide supervision of staff and students in the paint and properties areas including usage and maintenance of all shop and storage areas. Keep accurate records of all lab student hours. Ensure that all equipment is in safe, working order and used in a correct, safe, and proper manner. Inventory and replace all expendable supplies. As properties supervisor this individual will secure, maintain and restock all props required for the production season. They will also track expenditures and rentals. As paint supervisor this individual will supervise students in the realization of the scenic designers' vision about surface treatment of all production elements. They will also oversee maintaining all inventory and ordering/purchasing supplies as needed.

BA in Theatre or similar experience preferred. Experience in carpentry, painting, soft goods, ability to lift fifty (50) pounds, ability to work at heights and the ability to instruct in the safe operation of shop machinery and tools. Must pass a background check.

Please Note: This is a temporary position with an expected start date of August 11, 2025.

The length of the assignment will be based on department need with the possibility of continuation. Temporary assignments cannot exceed 11 consecutive months without a full 31-day break from employment. Employees in temporary positions are not considered permanent state employees and do not earn leave. Temporary employees are subject to the Affordable Care Act guidelines. For more info/to apply visit http://jobs.uncw.edu. Applications must be submitted through the online application system to be considered.

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