Scenic Shop Lab Manager

Scenic Shop Lab Manager

Salary

$25.39 - $29.87 Hourly

Location

Main Campus - Orem

Job Type

Part-Time Staff

Job Number

FY2706769

Division

VP Academic Affairs

Department

School of the Arts

Opening Date

10/23/2026

Closing Date

11/13/2026 11:59 PM Mountain

Required Documents Needed to Apply

Resume

Applicant Support

1-855-524-5627

Support@schooljobs.com

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Position Announcement

Utah Valley University seeks to hire a Scenic Shop Lab Manager, a laboratory position within the Theatre Department responsible for supervising and facilitating student work in the scenic construction shop in support of departmental productions. This role oversees the safe and effective use of shop tools and equipment, mentors and manages students engaged in production-related projects, and coordinates with the Technical Director and production staff to determine which projects students will complete, aligning with production timelines and instructional goals. The Lab Manager provides hands-on instruction in scenic construction tools and techniques (building, painting, and rigging), maintains an organized and professional shop environment, and reinforces best practices in safety and craftsmanship. Reports to the Department Chair of Theatre.

Summary of Responsibilities

• Oversee and facilitate student work within the scenic shop lab environment, ensuring productive, guided engagement in production-related projects while teaching and enforcing safe practices in the use of tools and equipment.
• Provide hands-on instruction in building, painting, and rigging for student learning and production work.
• Maintain a gradebook of student assignments, keep attendance records, and assist the professor assigned to the course in providing grades to students at the conclusion of each semester.
• Collaborate with the Technical Director and production staff to align student work with timelines and instructional goals.
• Keep the shop clean, professional, and structured while reinforcing high standards of craftsmanship.
• Perform other job-related duties, as needed.

Qualifications / Licenses / Certifications

Two years of experience as a Theatre Technician or working in a theatrical scenic shop.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Bachelors degree in Theatre or a related field.
• Previous teaching, training, or instructional experience.

Knowledge / Skills / Abilities

Knowledge

• Scenic construction methods, materials, and processes (wood, metal, paint, rigging, etc.).

• Safe operation of shop tools and equipment, including OSHA or industry safety standards.

• Theatrical production processes and timelines.

• Best practices in stagecraft, including build techniques.

• Basic rigging principles and equipment use.

Skills

• Teaching and demonstrating scenic construction techniques in a hands-on environment.

• Supervising and coordinating student work effectively.

• Clear communication and collaboration with students, faculty, and production staff.

• Tool operation and technical craftsmanship (carpentry, painting, rigging).

Abilities

• Ability to instruct and support students with varied levels of experience.

• Ability to work collaboratively as part of a production team.

• Ability to oversee multiple student projects simultaneously.

• Ability to physically work in a shop environment (lifting, standing, using equipment).

• Ability to adapt teaching and supervision style to different learning needs.

EEO Statement:

UVU employment decisions are made on the basis of an applicant's qualifications and ability to perform the job without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age (40 and over), disability, veteran status, pregnancy, childbirth, or pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or other bases protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.

Utah Valley University's dedication to exceptional care offers quality service and benefits to employees while staying committed to meeting the needs of a diverse workforce.

Although part-time and adjunct (less than 30 hours per week) employees are ineligible for the full-time employee benefits package, the university is pleased to offer the following:

• Undergraduate tuition remission benefit:

• Part-time: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for up to 3 credit hours or 1 course after 6 consecutive months of employment and a minimum of 480 hours worked (dependents do not qualify)

• Adjunct: waives 100 percent of tuition and general student fees for one course per semester in which there is an active teaching assignment at the university (dependents do not qualify)

• Access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

• Access to Campus Recreation and Wellness

• Exclusive cash rewards through Utah Community Credit Union's (UCCU) branch on UVU's campus when becoming a member

01

How many years of experience do you have in this type of position?

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• 1
• 2
• 3
• 4
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• 8+

02

How many years of experience do you have as a Theatre Technician or working in a theatrical scenic shop?

• Less than 2 years
• 2-3 years
• 4-5 years
• More than 5 years

03

What is your highest level of education?

• High School or equivalent
• Associates
• Bachelors
• Masters
• Ph.D.
• Ph.D. (abd)
• Juris Doctorate

04

Do you have a degree in Theatre or a related field?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have teaching, training, or instructional experience?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have experience supervising, mentoring, or instructing students in a theatre, shop, or laboratory environment?

• Yes
• No

07

Do you have experience maintaining student attendance, tracking assignments, or supporting student evaluations?

• Yes
• No

08

This position requires hands-on work in a scenic shop environment, including standing, lifting, using tools, and supervising student work. Are you able to perform these essential job functions with or without a reasonable accommodation?

• Yes
• No

09

How would you rate your experience with theatrical shop tools and equipment?

• No experience
• Basic
• Intermediate
• Advanced
• Expert

10

Which of the following areas have you worked in? (Select all that apply.)

• Scenic construction
• Scenic painting
• Theatrical rigging
• Stagecraft instruction
• Scenic shop supervision
• Technical theatre production
• Tool and equipment safety training
• None of the above

Required Question

Employer Utah Valley University

Address 800 W. University Parkway

Orem, Utah, 84058

Phone Applicant Support 855-524-5627

Website http://www.uvu.edu