Job Title: General Technician/ Prop Designer +ndash; Thrive in '25 Season
Location: Greenbrier Valley Theatre, Lewisburg, West Virginia
Reports To: Technical Director
About Greenbrier Valley Theatre (GVT):
Greenbrier Valley Theatre is proud to be West Virginia+rsquo;s State Professional Theatre, dedicated to producing high-quality live performances that enrich our community. For our 2025 season, titled Thrive in '25, we are excited to offer a dynamic array of productions and are seeking a creative and versatile General Technician/ Prop Designer to support both the technical and design aspects of our shows over a 10-month contract.
Position Overview:
Greenbrier Valley Theatre is seeking a resourceful, detail-oriented, and collaborative General Technician/ Prop Designer for our Thrive in '25 season. In this dual-role position, you will provide technical support while also contributing your creative skills to the design, fabrication, and maintenance of props and scenic elements for our productions. The successful candidate will work closely with the Technical Director, directors, and design team to ensure that every production reflects our commitment to excellence and safety. This is an excellent position for recent college graduates seeking a career in theatre or live event production.
Key Responsibilities:
Provide technical support during set construction, rehearsals, performances, and strikes, ensuring all equipment and stage elements are safely installed and maintained.
Assist in designing, fabricating, and installing props and scenic elements according to production requirements and design specifications.
Collaborate with the Technical Director, directors, and design team to interpret design drawings and technical plans.
Maintain a clean, safe, and organized workshop and storage area for props and materials.
Monitor prop inventory and coordinate repairs or replacements as needed to support production demands.
Support load-ins, load-outs, and strikes during production runs, adapting to variable schedules that may include evenings, weekends, and peak production periods.
Required Experience + Skills:
Demonstrated experience in prop design, scenic construction, or general theatre production.
Proficiency in carpentry, fabrication, and painting techniques with the ability to work with various materials.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings, blueprints, and design plans.
Physical capability to lift, move, and construct sets and use of ladders + vertical mast lifts, including the ability to safely lift up to 50 lbs.
Strong problem-solving skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.
Flexibility to work variable hours, including evenings and weekends as production schedules demand.
Preferred Experience + Skills:
A degree in Theatre, Design, or a related field is preferred.
Experience working in a professional theatre environment.
Knowledge of modern prop fabrication techniques and materials.
Familiarity with safety protocols and best practices in a technical theatre setting.
Employment Details:
Salary for this position is $19,800 for the 10-month contract plus provided housing.
The contract begins between late March and early April 2025 and concludes on December 18, 2025.
This is a full-time position requiring a variable schedule to meet production demands, including day, weekend, and evening hours, with eligibility for overtime with managerial approval.
Housing is provided for out-of-town candidates within walking distance of the theatre.
US work authorization is required.
How to Apply:
Interested candidates should email their resume, cover letter, and three professional references to email listed. Please note that phone calls regarding this position will not be accepted.
