Scenic Charge - Point Park University

POSITION: Scenic Charge

DEPARTMENT: Pittsburgh Playhouse

REPORTS TO: Technical Director

TELEWORK SCHEDULE: Fully on-site

WORK SCHEDULE: 10 month schedule (August - May; off June and July)

PRIMARY FUNCTION: The Scenic Charge for the Pittsburgh Playhouse is a 10 month (August thru May) position responsible for accomplishing, supervising and coordinating the scenic paint and treatments for the Pittsburgh Playhouse and GRW in support of Playhouse events and productions. The SC ensures safe and proper use and maintenance of all theatrical painting and application materials. The SC works in conjunction with the Technical Director and other production heads to develop production schedules, over hire and staffing needs, budget needs, and advance work with designers, directors, and artists' representatives for a wide variety of performances and events. The SC supervises student employees and supervises full-time, part-time, and over-hire production staff within the paint department. This position may teach as an overload consistent with Point Park University policies.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Professional experience with a minimum 3 year related professional work experience as a theatre artist in a producing theatre or performing arts facility.
• Skilled at painting techniques and applications, mechanical skills in the use of hand and power tools.
• Supervisory skills and the ability to read and interpret ground plans required.
• Strong oral and written communications skills and the ability to instruct on material relevant to scenic applications is required.
• Experience managing a diversified workplace environment consisting of faculty, staff, students, and guest artists.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Responsible for the artistic integrity of all paint and surface applications for all playhouse productions & events to the satisfaction of designers, student and/or guest artists, and production manager. (50%)
2. Oversees and mentors students enrolled in theatre practicum including apprentice, federal work studies and production students by instructing and supervising them in the technical aspects and safety procedures of the scenic paint department. Assigning tasks to student assistants and crews, supervising students in the operation of various technical theatre assignments related to the paint shop. (30%)
3. Oversee and maintain facility areas and support all events within Playhouse production. (15%)
4. Perform other related duties as assigned. (5%)

Work Environment: Occasional exposure to objectionable conditions or variations such as those found in variable weather conditions or light industrial settings.

Physical Demands: Job requires repetitively lifting average weight objects with repetitive bending and stooping. Frequently lifts heavy objects but alternating with lighter activities. Job may require physical exertion such as long periods of standing. Job may require above-average agility and dexterity.