What are the responsibilities and job description for the Temp Scene Painter position at Brandeis University?
Scenic Charge
Searching for a Scenic Charge for the Brandeis University Dept. of Theater Arts for the Spring 2026 Academic Year. The Paint shop will consist of the Scenic Charge and possibly undergraduate work-study students. This position will work on up to three productions from January 2026-May 2026.
Candidates should have:
- Extensive knowledge of scenic painting techniques
- Ability to collaborate with designer
- Ability to work well alone and on a schedule
Responsibilities include:
- Budgeting time and supplies from renderings and conversations with designer
- Mixing paint to match renderings
- Maintain a neat and orderly paint shop
The hourly rate for the position is $25.
Position will require approximately 60hrs/show. These hours will include sampling during budgeting (if needed), painting the show and then any restore that needs to take place after strike. Work hours are flexible, with schedule coordinated with TD. Night and weekend hours are allowed. Must be available for notes during Tech Weeks.
Dates:
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Baltimore Waltz
- Build and Load-in 12/08/25 - 01/16/26
- Tech 01/22/26 - 01/29/26
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Sense and Sensibility
- Build and Load-in 01/05/26 - 02/13/26
- Tech 02/25/26 - 03/05/26
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Small Mouth Sounds
- Build and Load-in 02/16/26 – 03/27/26
- Tech 04/10/26 – 04/16/26
Pay Range Disclosure
The University's pay ranges represent a good faith estimate of what Brandeis reasonably expects to pay for a position at the time of posting. The pay offered to a selected candidate during hiring will be based on factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, the candidate's work experience and education/training, internal peer equity, and applicable legal requirements.
Equal Opportunity Statement
Brandeis University is an equal opportunity employer which does not discriminate against any applicant or employee on the basis of race, color, ancestry, religious creed, gender identity and expression, national or ethnic origin, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy, age, genetic information, disability, caste, military or veteran status or any other category protected by law (also known as membership in a "protected class").
Salary : $25