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Lead Props Assistant
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Job ID 5667
Job Type On-Campus Jobs (FWS) Tier 2
Employer Theatre (Clarence Brown Theatre)
Date Posted Aug 04, 2025
Category Production/Design
Job Description

Purpose or Role of the Position Within the Organization:
Collaborate with the professional prop shop to produce properties for the Clarence Brown Theatre. The skills learned, and used, will benefit the shop in creating quality products for future productions.


Responsibilities Associated with the Position:

• Communication with shop supervisor and assistant
• Collaborate with other members of staff
• Construction, to include but not limited to, sewing, painting, wood construction, computer work, upholstery, and crafting of realized props.
• Transportation of props and furniture from multiple venues

  • Take lead in more advanced projects (Prop Designing a Show) 
  • Help train and supervise incoming students under guidence of staff
  • Work more independently

 

 




Schedule:
15-20 hours for the entire academic year (August through May) during open shop hours (8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Monday- Friday) with the option to work nights and weekends when needed.

Job Requirements

Qualifications Specific to the Position:
• Ability to work independently or in a group
• Attention to detail
• Be able to follow multiple directions
• Be flexible
• Lifting and moving 25 pounds or more
• General beginner crafting and construction skills

  •  Be able to Problem Solve and Reaearch
  • Able to lead others on projects
  • Knowlege of Prop Shop, Tools, and Systems

 

Evaluation Procedure

Student and direct supervisors will have open and ongoing communication regarding performance and development.

Supervisor will work with the student to achieve new skills and goals in the shop.

Available Openings 1
Hours 10.0 to 29.5 hours per week
Hourly Rate $11.50/hour
Time Frame All Year
Contact Name Christy Fogarty
Contact Email cfogarty@utk.edu
Work Location Clarence Brown Theatre Prop Shop Knoxville TN 37996
Phone 865-974-8973
Fax N/A
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