What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scenic Shop Supervisor, Theatre (Academic Year Position - 9 months) position at Boston College?
Founded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.
Job Description
Job Title: Scenic Shop Supervisor
Department: Theatre
Employment Type: Nine month, Academic Year Position (9 months) | Full-Time (35hrs/week) | Exempt
Full-Time Equivalent Hiring Range: $4,495 to $5,620 per month; salary commensurate with relevant experience.
The Theatre Department at Boston College seeks an experienced professional to plan, manage, and supervise the Scenic Shop's daily operations, including the designing and construction of props and scenic art, paint and sculpture for five productions each academic year.
This is a full-time 9-month benefits-eligible staff position starting in mid-August 2026 and running through mid-May each year. The key Shop Supervisor responsibilities include:
- Design, construction and sourcing of props.
- Execute scenic art/paint and sculpture needs of Theatre Department productions
- Maintain and inventory a clean, safe, and well stocked scenic shop in the areas pertaining to props and scenic painting, art and sculpture through organization, cleaning and purchasing.
- Attend and participate in department meetings, production meetings, and technical and dress rehearsals as needed. Supervise student group shows as needed.
- Schedule, assess, and instruct beginning students in basic scenic painting and props construction for students enrolled in Scene Construction/Paint Prep Lab and Props Prep Lab.
- Supervise and train lab students and student workers across skill levels in the area of props and painting.
Requirements
- BA or BFA in theater preferred.
- One year of experience in a scenic shop. Experience in a college/university setting is preferred.
- Frequent evening and weekend hours are required for technical rehearsals and strike after the last performance of each production.
Closing Statement
Boston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility:
- Tuition remission for Employees
- Tuition remission for Spouses and Children who meet eligibility requirements
- Generous Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Low-Cost Life Insurance
- Eligibility for both University-Funded 401k and Employer-Sponsored 403b Retirement Plans
- Paid Holidays Annually
- Generous Sick and Vacation Pay
- Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook
Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process.
Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.
Salary : $4,495 - $5,620