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Job Posting Details

• Position Number: 40076057
• Payroll Title: Theater Production Specialist 2
• Job Code: 006144
• Job Open Date: 5/23/25
• Application Review Begins: 6/10/25; open until filled
• Department: DRAM (DRAMATIC ART/DANCE DEPARTMENT)
• Percentage of Time: 100%
• Union Code: 99 (Non-Represented)
• Employee Class: Staff (Career)
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Salary Grade: Grade 19
• Pay Rate/Range: $28.07 to $33.00/hour, with a full range up to $48.28/hour
• Work Location: Humanities and Social Sciences Building - 1107
• Working Days and Hours: Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm; some nights and weekends required
• Benefits Eligibility: Full Benefits
• Type of Remote or Hybrid Work Arrangement: Not Applicable
• Special Instructions: Please include a resume and cover letter for full consideration

Department Marketing Statement

The Department of Theater and Dance fosters an inclusive, vibrant environment encouraging creative self-expression and critical thinking. It offers intensive undergraduate programs and a highly ranked graduate program with interdisciplinary approaches to performance research.

Benefits Of Belonging

Working at UC means being part of a vibrant institution that values contributions with excellent retirement and health benefits. Learn more about the benefits of working at UC.

Brief Summary Of Job Duties

Under the direction of the Technical Director, the Scene Shop Manager oversees scenic, painting, and properties areas, including design execution, purchasing, maintenance, safety, inventory, supervision, teaching, and possibly serving as technical director or production supervisor.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in related area or equivalent experience/training
• 1-3 years of practical experience with carpentry, rigging, welding, and technical skills
• Ability to interpret technical drawings

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collaborating in educational environments
• Mastery of properties, scenery, scenic treatments
• Leadership, communication, organizational, mentoring skills

Special Conditions Of Employment

• May require evenings and weekends
• Satisfactory background check
• UCSB is a Tobacco-Free environment

Misconduct Disclosure Requirement

Final candidates must disclose recent misconduct allegations or proceedings, including violations of policies on harassment, discrimination, or unethical conduct, as per UC policies.

Job Functions and Percentages of Time

• 40% Scenic Production: scenic construction, painting, properties, possibly as technical director
• 30% Supervision/Student Labs: training, supervising, evaluating students and staff
• 15% Maintenance/Facilities: maintaining shop, inventory, coordinating rentals
• 10% Safety: training, documentation, safety compliance
• 5% Budget and Scheduling: planning, estimating, budgeting scenic elements

UC Vaccination Program Policy

Employment requires compliance with UC vaccination policies, including proof of vaccination or approved exemptions.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UC is an Equal Opportunity Employer, considering all qualified applicants without discrimination.

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