Theater Facility Coordinator

About the role

The Department of Art, Theatre and Dance at West Texas A&M University seeks a Theater Facility Coordinator to oversee set construction, shop safety, and theatre space maintenance. The role involves managing rental property, supporting the technical director, and supervising student employees in the scene shop.

Key responsibilities

• Maintain and instruct safety protocols in the shop, ensuring compliance with all required training.
• Oversee all aspects of set construction, including power‑tool use and welding.
• Manage rental property both on‑ and off‑campus.
• Assist with purchasing and acquisition of materials in cooperation with the technical director.
• Attend department and program production meetings.
• Supervise student employees working in the scene shop.

Required profile

• High school diploma with three years of theatre or production shop management experience.
• Demonstrated background in theatrical construction and safety protocol enforcement.
• Ability to communicate effectively with student workers.
• Preferred: Bachelor’s degree in theatre and five years of related experience.

Required skills

• Welding and power‑tool operation.
• Knowledge of lighting and audio systems.
• Experience with modern production tools such as CNC machines, 3D printers, and laser cutters.
• Budgeting and purchasing experience.