Rochester Institute of Technology - Scene Shop Supervisor
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Rochester Institute of Technology
United States
Rochester, NY
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Job title: Scene Shop Supervisor
Date posted: November 11, 2025
Posting expires: December 31, 2025
Job Summary
RIT is seeking a collaborative, dynamic, and experienced theatre carpenter and technician to serve as the Scene Shop Supervisor for the School of Performing Arts (SPA) in the College of Liberal Arts.
Please note: this position requires the ability to work extended days, evenings, and weekends on a consistent basis.
Job Responsibilities
The Scene Shop Supervisor oversees the daily operations of the scene shop, supporting all School of Performing Arts (SPA) productions and ensuring a safe and educational working environment. This role has the unique opportunity to aid in the startup of a brand new scene shop in the forthcoming state-of-the-art 750-seat Music Performance Theater (MPT) at RIT. The Scene Shop Supervisor will manage all aspects of scenic construction, supervision of student employees, and maintaining tools, equipment, and inventory. Additionally, they will support production load in and load out of scenic elements across all SPA productions as well as general changeover of the MPT as needed.
The position requires the ability to work safely around power tools, CNC Machinery, on ladders and lifts, and with electricity. The Scene Shop Supervisor must be comfortable with/capable of lifting up to 50lbs, climbing ladders and being at heights of up to 50 ft.
Night and weekend availability is required as needed in support of event production.
Required Qualifications
Education/Experience:
Bachelor’s degree (BA or BFA)OR equivalent experience in Technical Theater or related technical field.
4+ years of experience in scenic construction, scene shop management, or related experience
Skills
Ability to establish priorities and work independently
Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
Training and experience serving in a management role in a production department or scene shop at a theater or a related field.
Demonstrated creative judgment, excellent problem-solving skills and detail oriented.
Strong ability to lead a student team and collaborate with both guest and resident designers and renters.
Ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities as well as attend to numerous projects concurrently.
Ability to establish, build and maintain effective working relationships based on respect, empathy and honesty with all groups and individuals.
Preferred Qualifications
Master’s degree in a technical theater or scenic design-related field.
Experience with CNC programming and operation
Working knowledge of event production in the areas of stage operations, audio, lighting or video departments.
Certifications in any of the following or related: ETCP Rigging, Dante Level I-III, OSHA 10 Hour Training
Knowledge of Deaf culture, American Sign Language (ASL), or willingness to learn.
Prior experience working in a higher education setting
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