Theater Props Master 2026

Job Title:

Theater Props Master

Location:

Waverly High School

Start Date:

August 2026

Salary Range/ Level:

$750

Terms of Employment

Fall Production

Date Posted:

August 10 2026

Application Deadline:

August 21 2026

Application Process:

A completed online application is REQUIRED. (See application instructions at

Theater Props Manager Fall 2026

Resume and cover letter may be:

Attached within the online application (preferred)

Faxed:

Mailed: Waverly Community Schools 515 Snow Rd. Lansing MI 48917

Job Description

JOB SUMMARY

These positions are responsible for creating purchasing assembling and organizing the properties for the production for which the individual was hired fall or spring respectively. The job title includes involvement in some production phases including the rehearsal period and production meetings. This position is responsible for following established policies and procedures to make purchases supervise student crew members and assist generally with the production. The schedule for this position is flexible but includes a minimum of four work days with students over the course of a 10 or 12 week rehearsal period.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Essential functions under the Americans with Disabilities Act may include any of the following duties knowledge and skills. This list is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and duties performed by employees in this position. Regular on time and in person attendance is an essential function of this job. Other essential functions may include but are not limited to the following:

Following and enforcing safety procedures and policies.

Reporting defective and hazardous equipment and conditions.

Assisting in the supervising of crew work times.

Clearly communicating a vision to the artistic team.

Keeping clear documentation of properties.

o Maintaining an updated props schedule or sheet.

o Creating a prop plot for students to read and use.

o Organizing prop tables and storage.

Purchasing properties.

o Researching vendors.

o Following procedures to make purchases with various vendors.

o Thrifting as able.

Assembling properties.

o Teaching students to assemble props.

o Painting cutting gluing drawing or otherwise crafting properties as needed.

o Creative thinking and problem solving.

Attending production meetings & check-ins as needed.

Collaborating with the artistic team to solve problems.

Collaborating with the Theatre & Events Manager to schedule work days with students.

Creating a positive environment for students to learn.

Attending rehearsals as needed making good use of the time to support student needs.

Reading and understanding policies and theatre documentation.

Supporting the production as needed in collaboration with the Theatre & Events Manager.

Performing other duties as assigned by the building principal or district administration.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education and Experience:

Experience with art skills such as painting drawing or other crafts.

Experience working with students.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities:

Excellent oral and written communication and human relations skills.

Ability to read and write theater documentation.

Ability to exercise good judgment resourcefulness and maintain effective working relationships with staff students and the community.

Working knowledge of theatre terminology.

Knowledge of computer systems such as Microsoft Office Suite and other relevant software programs and their applications.

Ability to demonstrate the character traits of respect responsibility honesty and caring when interacting with staff students and community members.

ADA REQUIREMENTS

The physical demands work environment factors and mental functions described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to stand walk sit use hands to finger handle or feel reach with hands and arms climb or balance stoop kneel crouch or crawl talk hear (in a quiet or noisy environment). Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision distance vision and ability to adjust/focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The noise level in the work environment is typical for a school theater. There can be moments of quiet or moments of high activity depending on the situation.

MENTAL FUNCTIONS

While performing the duties of this job the employee is required to compare analyze communicate both orally and in writing copy coordinate instruct compute synthesize evaluate use interpersonal skills compile and negotiate.

Notice of Non-discrimination

Non-Discrimination

The Waverly Community Schools will not discriminate against any person based on race sex sexual orientation gender gender identity and expression height weight color religion national origin age marital status pregnancy disability veteran or military status.

Americans with Disabilities Act accommodations: Assistance with the application process may be requested through the Human Resources Department at (517) 319-3031) or .