Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Theatre and Dance

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for a Prop Shop Manager and Props Artisans for the 2024 summer season.

PROP SHOP MANAGER
- Management skills and knowledge of all methods of prop fabrication (wood, metals, paper goods, upholstery, paint finishes, shopping and appropriate research) are required. The ideal candidate will possess supervisory experience, excellent communication skills, and be self-motivated, preferably in a professional environment. The prop shop manager will lead/teach young prop artisans and interns.
- The position is available for the build period of the Festival, May 21 - July 13.

PROP ARTISAN/CREW
- Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience is desired, preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated prop skills, work well in a fast-paced environment, and be self-motivated.
- This position is available for the full season, May 21 - August 7. Props artisans will be transitioned to a deck crew and/or changeover crew when tech begins.


Housing is available at a reduced cost beginning on May 20.

Applicants are encouraged to apply early, as applications will be reviewed and positions filled as applications are received.

In addition to the required resume and cover letter, interested applicants are encouraged to submit images of their work, uploaded as a Word or PDF document. Alternatively, a link to an online portfolio can be uploaded in a Word or PDF document.

IF YOU ARE AN ISU STUDENT (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credit hours during the Spring 2023 semester): Please do not apply to this posting. You will need to apply to the student employment posting, located here: .

The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington, Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors, Designers, Actors, and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10,000 tickets per year, is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.

Positions range from $14.00 per hour to $17.00 per hour

1. Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
2. Self-motivated
3. Strong communication skills
4. Additional requirements included in the General Summary

Regular shop hours are typically Tuesday through Saturday 9:00 AM to 4:30 PM. Individual schedules will vary based on daily needs. Additional hours may be added during tech weeks. For the position who will stay through the festival work hours will shift to evening only hours for performances.

May 2024

Resume
Cover Letter

Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Images of work or links to online portfolio
Certification of Retirement Annuity

Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on "Apply"

Extra Help employees may only work up to 28 hours per week for all University employment. Employees are only paid for hours worked and do not qualify for most benefits including health insurance and retirement, with Illinois State University. However, Extra Help employees are eligible to participate in the University's supplemental retirement savings plans (403b). Applicable retirement information is provided at the time of hire. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment. In addition, extra help employees may only work up to 900 hours total during their employment.

Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.

Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.

Lucy Yahr

Production Manager, Illinois Shakespeare Festival

This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.

Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

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