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Central Michigan University
MOUNT PLEASANT, MI
EDUCATION | Professional Job

Expires: 04/01/26

Pay

$17-$22 per hour biweekly

This position will act as the head carpenter and scene shop supervisor for a 5-show season within the Theatre and Dance department, ensuring all safety policies and procedures for the scene shop and venue are followed. The theatre technician also supervises and mentors paid and volunteer student workers in the scene shop and during load-in of scenic elements, and during light hangs and focuses and sound system installation.

Required: Bachelor's degree or a combination of education and experience that equates to four years in Theatre or theatrical carpentry. Experience with scenic carpentry and rigging. Ability to read construction drawings. Basic knowledge of theatrical lighting, sound equipment, and systems. Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodations.

Duties: Mentors and supervises students in scenic carpentry, rigging, lighting hang and focus, and sound installation. Works with the technical director to make recommendations on equipment and materials to be purchased. Maintains and repairs the scene shop and all scene shop equipment.

Contact

Monica Travis

Executive Secretary

stanl1kl(at)cmich(dot)edu

https://www.cmich.edu/academics/colleges/college-arts-media/departments-schools/theatre-dance

(989) 774-7712

Fax: (989) 774-7715

Business Address

1500 Campus Dr

MOUNT PLEASANT, MI 48859

Posted: 02/12/2026 16:44:45 EST

Last Updated: 02/12/2026 20:00 EST

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