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Scene Shop Supervisor, Theatre and Dance
University at Buffalo —Buffalo, NY
- $57,500 - $61,500 a year
- Weekends as needed
- Background check
- School experience
- Customer service
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Scene Shop Supervisor, Theatre and Dance

University at Buffalo -
Buffalo, NY

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Job Details

Full-time
$57,500 - $61,500 a year
10 days ago

Qualifications

Customer service
Electrical work
Supervising experience
Managing theatrical production teams
Rigging
Woodworking shop experience
Live production performance
Welding
Event setup
Stage rigging
Safety standard operating procedures
Crew management

Full Job Description

The Department of Theatre and Dance in the College of Arts and Sciences at UB is seeking a Scene Shop Supervisor.

The Scene Shop Supervisor oversees all THD Scene Shop operations—including the cut shop, welding shop, fabrication floor, and paint floor—ensuring safe, efficient support for coursework, productions, and CFA events. They manage shop access, including university use, rentals, and scheduling, in alignment with academic and production calendars.

Key responsibilities include:

Enforcing safety protocols, providing ongoing training, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supervising all shop activity.
Maintains facilities and equipment; oversees repairs, inventory, purchasing, waste management, and budget operations;
Supports green theatre initiatives.
Provides hands-on production support, instructional assistance, and student mentorship.
Contributes to load-ins and strikes, coordinates ancillary fabrication projects, and collaborates with the Technical Director, Design and Technology faculty and staff, and CFA partners.
Provides technical support for THD facilities, maintaining shop policies and safety documentation, and contributing to program development, outreach, and interdisciplinary collaborations.

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Our benefits, where we prioritize your well-being and success to enhance every aspect of your life.
Being a part of the University at Buffalo community.

University at Buffalo is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and, in keeping with our commitment, welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree in technical theater or a related field OR equivalent experience in performing arts or entertainment scenic fabrication.
Minimum two years of professional stage carpentry, scene shop oversight, technical direction or equivalent experience in presenting touring theatrical, corporate, or concert events.
Proven ability to perform technical tasks (rigging, carpentry, welding, and electrical) with a focus on safety. Strong knowledge of technical theater, live event, and current safety practices in the entertainment industry.
Excellent communication, supervisory, and organizational skills, with the ability to manage diverse teams while maintaining safe work environments. Commitment to fostering a collaborative, inclusive environment and delivering excellent customer service.
Flexibility with the work schedule, including availability for nights, weekends, and long production shifts.

Preferred Qualifications

Master’s degree in technical theater or a related field.
Advanced safety certifications (e.g., OSHA-30, ETCP-certified Rigger (Theater))
Experience leading professional and student crews in a multi-venue or academic environment.
Familiarity with CAD software (e.g., Vectorworks) for production design.
Demonstrated educational expertise, working with diverse populations and pedagogical approaches.
Experience working in higher education.

Our University Community

Prodig+

Executive Position

Physical Demands

Must be able to move and transport items weighing up to 50 pounds.
Frequently moves about and positions self, including bending, stooping, kneeling, and squatting.

Driving Requirements

This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.

Salary Range

$57,500 - $61,500

Additional Salary Information

Job Type

Full-Time

Campus

North Campus

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Special Instructions Summary

All application materials should be submitted via UB Jobs. Application materials submitted directly to the posting contact will not be acknowledged and cannot be considered.
Optional Document: Attach a Portfolio that shows projects worked on.

Additional Information

Is a background check required for this posting?

Yes

Background Check Notification

Employment in this position will be contingent on the university’s verification of credentials and any other information required by federal or state law, and University at Buffalo policies, including the completion of a criminal history check.

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