SEASONAL PROPS TECHNICIAN

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS PROPS TECHNICIAN

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 Technician.

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: Seasonal, Hourly Position
Contract Dates: Seasonal position from September 3, 2024 to May 18, 2025

The Props Technician will work with the Props Supervisor and Props Artisan to pull, purchase, construct, and paint props. They will complete daily notes and tasks assigned by the Props Supervisor. Additionally, the Props Technician will assist in the load-in and strike of each show and work as run crew on assigned shows. The Props Technician will also assist other departments when needed.

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, with strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and ability to work as a 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 hours. 

Skills:

  • Proficiency in some of the areas below:
    • Proficiency in properties construction
    • Proficiency in properties carpentry
    • Proficiency in sewing and soft goods
    • Proficiency in painting and craft work
    • Proficiency in upholstery
    • Proficiency in graphic design/paper props 
  • Proficiency in both hand and power tools
  • 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:

  • Assist the Properties Supervisor and Properties artisan in the pulling, purchasing, construction, and painting of properties and furniture.
  • Construct properties as assigned.
  • Maintain excellent communication with the Properties Supervisor about the status of daily tasks
  • Follow through with completion of daily notes as assigned by Properties Supervisor or Artisan
  • Assist Scenery department in the load-in, strike of each production
  • Serve as show crew for assigned productions
  • Assist in other departments, including but not limited to scenery, lighting, sound, paints, and costumes
  • Read all reports and act on any notes given
  • Adhere to all safety protocols at all times
  • Provide support for special events
  • Any other duties as assigned 

Qualifications:

  • One to two years experience in the field (including at the college level)
  • Classwork or experience in properties – carpentry, soft goods, painting, craftwork
  • 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
  • Experience in lighting, paints, or props a plus but not required
  • Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools

Our Charter:  https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/

Contract Dates: September 3, 2024 to May 18, 2025

Compensation: $19/hr  Overtime after 40hrs

Benefits: 

  • 10 days of PTO for vacation or sick leave.
  •  Affordable housing with furnished private bedroom and shared living space for $850 (shared bath)-$950 (private bath) per month deducted from salary. Utilities, internet and cable included with washer and dryer in the apartment. Apartment complex has a pool and fitness center on site.

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. 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org.



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