What are the responsibilities and job description for the 2026 USF Paint Shop Staff position at Southern Utah University?
**2026 USF Paint Shop Staff**
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.
Contract dates vary by position. Most build contracts begin April/May and end June/July. Run contracts Begin in May/June and end September/October. Please check dates in specific job descriptions.
Date of first consideration: 12/03/2025
**Essential Functions**
Minimum Qualifications
Documents Needed To Apply
**Due to recent changes inH1Bvisa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require anH1Bvisa and are currently living outside of the United States.**
**Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pr gnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.**
**In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.**
**To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6734681**
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- Salary:** $17.00 - $21.00 Hourly
- Location:** Cedar City, UT
- Job Type:** Shakespeare Seasonal
- Job Number:** 202400227
- Division:** President's Office
- Closing:** Continuous
- FLSA:** Non-Exempt
The Tony-award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight-show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.
Contract dates vary by position. Most build contracts begin April/May and end June/July. Run contracts Begin in May/June and end September/October. Please check dates in specific job descriptions.
- Festival Charge Artist: Remote work begins immediately, onsite work begins in April through late July 2026.
- Charge Artist: Remote work begins immediately, onsite work begins in April through late July 2026.
- Assistant Charge Scenic Artist: Work begins April 20th through the end of June 2026
Date of first consideration: 12/03/2025
**Essential Functions**
- Festival Charge Artist:
- Leads the scenic paint department under the guidance of the production manager.
- Leads hiring and budget oversight for the department.
- Operates as the charge artist for a portion of productions.
- Oversees assigned scenic artists, and leads the scenic application of texture, three dimensional sculpting and scenery painting for assigned productions.
- Charge Scenic Artist:
- Oversees assigned scenic artists, and leads the scenic application of texture, three dimensional sculpting and scenery painting for assigned productions.
- Assistant Charge Scenic Artist:
- Assists charge artist with overseeing assigned scenic artists, scenic application of texture, three-dimensional sculpting and scenery painting for assigned productions.
- Coordinates with Scenic Charge on scheduling, techniques used, purchasing of supplies and equipment.
- Scenic Artist:
- Responsible for painting and finishing of all scenic elements for assigned productions.
Minimum Qualifications
- All positions:
- Intermediate and advanced experience with scenic painting and finishing or related fields.
- Must be comfortable using ladders, scaffolding, and personnel lifts. Basic knowledge of typical scenery and paint specific tools.
- Charge artists:
- Excellent collaborator with previous supervisory experience.
- Demonstrated artistic excellence in the realization of theatrical scenery.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously.
- Assistant Charge Scenic Artist:
- Experience leading crews of scenic artists.
- Confident in developing paint and finishing techniques for theatrical scenery.
- Scenic Artists:
- Experience with paint and finishing techniques for theatrical scenery.
Documents Needed To Apply
- 3 professional references.
- Portfolio or other representation of your work.
**Due to recent changes inH1Bvisa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require anH1Bvisa and are currently living outside of the United States.**
**Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pr gnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services. For more information or contact information, please visit https://www.suu.edu/nondiscrimination/.**
**In accordance with Utah State Code 53A-3-410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.**
**To apply, please visit https://apptrkr.com/6734681**
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Salary : $17 - $21