Scenic Artist Theatre Arts

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion. Completing all artwork for sets, props, etc. for any production coming out of the scene shop. Keeping the paint area of the Scene shop organized and meeting safety requirements. This position is supervised by the Scenic Charge.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Paint and finish all scenic elements as assigned.
• Ability to organize and maintain inventory of painting supplies and tools.
• Maintaining the safety, order, and cleanliness of all paint areas.
• Maintaining all paint equipment.
• Be comfortable working at heights on ladders and personnel lifts.
• Remains abreast of existing and emerging technologies, processes, products, services and leading industry performance benchmarks.
• Strictly adheres to Liberty University policies, representing the University in an exemplary manner.
• Works effectively as a team member, embracing and fostering LU’s Christian model and Mission – Training Champions for Christ.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES  

Assists in oversight for student workers, production students, and CSER students.

QUALIFICATIONS AND CREDENTIALS

Education and Experience

1-3 years of experience, undergraduate degree, or comparable training.

A degree in technical theatre or scenic art is preferred.

• Strong experience in scenic art, understanding different paint styles.
• Knowledge of theatrical production processes, from design phase to strike.
• Knowledge of all areas of a paint shop and its tools/equipment.
• Must be able to follow a design through to completion.
• Experience handling multiple productions at one time.
• Strong organizational skills.

ABILITIES AND COMPETENCIES ESSENTIAL TO THE FUNCTION OF THE JOB

Communication and Comprehension

• Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
• Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
• Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
• Strong organizational skills.
• Computer skills.

Problem Solving

• Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.

Physical and Sensory Abilities

• May be required to travel to on-campus and local facilities.
• May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
• Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
• Regularly required to stand, walk, and climb stairs to move about the campus.
• Handle materials, reach overhead, kneel or stoop to conduct business.
• Regularly lift 40 or fewer pounds.
• Ability to work nights and weekends.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Work Environment

The working environment in which one will typically perform the essential functions of this position is a climate-controlled setting.  It is well lighted, and the noise level is moderate. The shop can be loud when tools are in use. Working environment may include facilitation of events outdoors occasionally.

Driving Requirements

If the employee is required to travel in performing the duties and responsibilities of the position, the use of one’s personal vehicle (or LU vehicles) may be required for travel.  Proof of a valid driver’s license, an acceptable DMV record, LU Driving Approval, and liability insurance is required when driving in the performance of the employee’s position.

Time Type

Full time

Location

Onsite

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe it is our moral and legal obligation to meet the responsibility of ensuring that all management practices regarding employees are conducted in a nondiscriminatory manner. In compliance with Title VII of the 1964 Civil Rights Act, and other applicable federal and state statutes, all recruiting, hiring, training, and promoting for all job classifications will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including state of employment protected classes. It is, therefore, our policy and intention to evaluate all employees and prospective employees strictly according to the requirements of the job. All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and privileges of employment will be administered without regard to race, color, ancestry, age, sex, national origin, pregnancy or childbirth, disability, military veteran status or other applicable status protected by law, including all applicable state of employment protected classes. The University is a Christian religious-affiliated organization; and as such, is not subject to religious discrimination requirements. The University’s hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law. Federal law creates an exception to the “religion” component of the employment discrimination laws for religious organizations (including educational institutions), and permits them to give employment practice preference to members of their own religious beliefs.