Props Supervisor

This is a Full Time Job

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS PROPS SUPERVISOR

Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Props Supervisor.

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C.

Gulfshore Playhouse will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community.

Status: Full-time, year-round position, Overtime Exempt
Start Date: July 1, 2024

The Props Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the props department. They are responsible for creating and maintaining props and set decorations according to the specifications of the scenic designer. They will also be responsible for facilitating any props needs of the rehearsal room and performance space during the run of the show as well as assisting with the load-in and strike of each production. They will provide any necessary training to seasonal staff and create and maintain a safe and healthy work environment within the shop.

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours are required including attendance at performances, special events, and/or meetings that may happen outside normal scheduled hours.

Skills:

• Proficient in prop building techniques including but not limited to: woodworking, painting, casting, finishing, upholstery, etc.
• Proficiency with both hand and power tools
• Strong organizational skills
• Ability to teach seasonal staff
• Ability to work on multiple projects and meet deadlines
• Creative problem-solving
• Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing
• Ability to manage time and productivity effectively
• Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines

Duties:

• Work with Designer and Director to identify properties need for each production
• Building and maintaining a properties list for each production
• Planning the construction, purchasing, pull and rental lists for each production
• Delegate tasks to seasonal and full time staff to complete props for each production.
• Oversee staff consisting of Ast Props Supervisor, Prop Artisan, and Seasonal Prop Technician.
• Organize orders and expenses to stay within department budget as set out by Production Management
• Read all reports and act on any notes
• Provide assistance in other departments as needed.
• Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
• Provide support for special events
• Any other duties as assigned

Qualifications:

• 5 years of experience in theatrical properties or related areas
• MFA or equivalent work experience
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment
• Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights
• Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment
• Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air
• Ability to work in dark spaces
• Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment
• Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools

Salary range: $54,000 - $58,000 DOE Overtime Exempt

Benefits: Gulfshore Playhouse offers benefits that increase along with tenure, including health, dental, and vision insurance, a 403(b) retirement plan and paid vacation and sick leave.

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply.