Emerging Arts Professional - Stage Properties

Project or Event Planning and Implementation:Assist in the planning and implementation of assigned TPA events or projects under the leadership of the area staff and in coordination with other stakeholders. Collaborate with students, faculty, and guest artists to manage the planning, costing, purchasing, fabricating, modifying and repair of props and set dressing for productions. Serve as Prop Manager for productions as assigned. Attend production meetings and technical rehearsals as needed. Demonstrate effective communication. Coordinate with stage managers, directors, crew, and performers in the safe use of all props. Supervise students and professionals during fabrication, painting, installation, and striking of production elements. Operate and maintain equipment and machinery including paint sprayers, paint power equipment, sewing machine, CNC router, laser cutter, 3D printer and related digital fabrication tools. Fabricate, alter, repair, and assist with temporary and long-term storage of fabricated production elements including propsPurchase, borrow, or rent props and/or scenic elements. Prepare staff for meetings, including meeting agendas, briefing reports and information packets. Handle meeting follow-up needs.General Administrative Support: Engender a work culture defined by proficiency, safety, excellence, and creative problem solving. Coordinate and prepare cost estimates for prop elements. Facilitate student training and monitor student progress in close collaboration with staff and faculty. Train students, volunteers, and employees through hands-on demonstration and participation during all phases of planning, production, and management.Advise students in props. Coordinate internal and external meetings and events. Coordinate across areas for appropriate project documentation. Complete evaluations and reports.Professional Development: Participate in Emerging Arts Professional educational programming including monthly meetings, developmental projects and networking events. Attend TPA performances and activities. Complete a capstone project or experienceOther duties as assigned.

Created: 2026-04-06