Head of Props

**About the Position**:The Head of Props will play a key role in the production team at the Chemainus
Theatre Festival. The Head of Props will work to ensure the artistic vision of the director and design
team is realized on stage while maintaining safe work practices and following practices in
accordance with WorkSafe BC, CAEA and Theatrical Industry standards. We encourage applicants of
develop their craft over time.

**Remuneration**: This position is regular part-time with occasional full-time hours based on the needs
of individual productions. $23.50 per hour plus 4% vacation pay.

**Responsibilities**:

- Work with the production staff and the design team to coordinate the execution of all props
- and support the execution of other scenic elements.- Acquire (buy/rent/build) and adapt all props as prescribed by a production’s rehearsal

period & script, following practices in accordance with WorkSafe BC and theatrical industry
standards.
- Compile pre-production props lists.
- Oversee show specific props budgets.
- Manage time and resources to identify and fulfill props deadlines and builds.
- Advise the Technical Director when a prop may need to be outsourced.
- Communicate with stage management & directors about prop statuses.
- Maintain props throughout the run of the show or delegate as required.
- Manage/ inventory/ organize props stock.
- Have a broad knowledge of theatrical procedures, tools and products.
- Have a comprehensive knowledge of theatrical building practices in soft goods,
- paper, wood, metal and other materials.- Interpret technical drawings.
- Support the set and props strike, install and/or maintenance of mainstage, studio or Playbill
- productions.- Have a working knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office.
- Communicate effectively both in person and in writing.
- Ability to work alone and as part of a team.
- Maintain a valid Driver’s License.
- Support and mentor young workers, students, and job shadow placements.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a deadline-oriented environment.
- Attend production meetings, design meetings and staff check ins as applicable.
- Will take part in the transporting or arranging for the transportation of sets and props.
- Advise the TD or PM of any problems that threaten productivity, morale, safety, or budgets.
- Make recommendations to the TD or PM of equipment or systems that could improve
- safety, productivity, or production values.- Coordinate any borrowed or rented scenery or props pieces.
- Support with general annual theatre maintenance as required.

Search, Chemainus Theatre Festival, 9574 Bare Point Road, Bag 1000, Chemainus, BC, V0R 1K0.
interview will be contacted.