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Middlebury College

Instructor of German

Middlebury, VT · On-site

Description The Middlebury German Summer School (Middlebury campus/ Vermont) is hiring for a Germany/ Austria/ Switzerland-based German Theater Director for their Summer 2021 session (06/24/2021- 08 ...

Sanford Health

Physician - Anesthesiology

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$393K/yr

Medically directing CRNAs. MMC-Rice Lake is a fully integrated medical campus that provides ... Culturally, Rice Lake offers the Red Barn Players Summer Theatre and Art Center as well as the ...

Sanford Health

Physician - Anesthesiology

Rice Lake, WI · On-site

$393K/yr

Medically directing CRNAs. MMC-Rice Lake is a fully integrated medical campus that provides ... Culturally, Rice Lake offers the Red Barn Players Summer Theatre and Art Center as well as the ...

AKA NYC Limited

Account Director, Theater

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Client Services Account Director, Theater AKA NYC is a global, award-winning, full-service ... Generous PTO policy plus ½- day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days * Hybrid work model ...

AKA NYC Limited

Account Director, Theater

Manhattan, NY · On-site

$100K - $125K/yr

Client Services Account Director, Theater AKA NYCis a global, award-winning, full-service ... Generous PTO policy plus ½- day Summer Fridays to make the most of sunny days * Hybrid work model ...

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How much do summer theatre directing jobs pay per hour?

As of Sep 12, 2026, the average hourly pay for summer theatre directing in the United States is $20.68, according to ZipRecruiter salary data. Most workers in this role earn between $15.87 and $22.84 per hour, depending on experience, location, and employer.

What is summer theatre directing?

A Summer Theatre Directing job involves overseeing and guiding theatrical productions during a summer season, often in educational, community, or professional settings. Responsibilities typically include casting, rehearsing, collaborating with designers, and ensuring the artistic vision is realized on stage. Directors work closely with actors and production teams to bring scripts to life within a limited timeframe. These roles are common in summer stock theatres, festivals, and university programs.

What skills and qualifications are needed for summer theatre directing?

To thrive in Summer Theatre Directing, strong skills in stage direction, script analysis, and performance coaching are essential, typically supported by experience in educational or community theatre settings. Familiarity with rehearsal scheduling software, lighting and sound systems, and basic stage management tools is often expected. Outstanding communication, leadership, and adaptability enable directors to inspire casts and manage fast-paced, creative environments. These competencies are vital for ensuring the production runs smoothly and that participants have a rewarding theatrical experience within a condensed timeframe.

What are some of the biggest challenges faced by a summer theatre director?

One common challenge in summer theatre directing is managing tight rehearsal schedules and limited production timelines, which require efficient planning and decisive leadership. Directors must also quickly build rapport with diverse casts, often comprising participants with varying levels of experience. Collaborating closely with stage crew, designers, and performers is crucial to delivering a polished production on time. Flexibility and creativity are key in overcoming unexpected obstacles, such as last-minute casting changes or technical setbacks, making the role both demanding and highly rewarding for those who thrive under pressure.

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Infographic showing various Summer Theatre Directing job openings in the United States as of September 2026, with employment types broken down into 4% Internship, 37% Full Time, 51% Part Time, 1% Temporary, 6% Contract, and 1% Summer. Highlights an 91% Physical, 1% Hybrid, and 8% Remote job distribution, with an average salary of $43,021 per year, or $20.7 per hour.

Scene Shop Foreman

Greenville, NC

East Carolina University
Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools • 5 - 10K employees
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$39K - $66K/yr

Full-time, Part-time

Re-posted 12 days ago

Key responsibilities

  • Supervise and oversee the activities of the scenery shop, ensuring production needs are met in a timely manner.

  • Enforce safety protocols, provide safety training, and supervise students operating scenery shop tools and equipment.

  • Plan and organize construction projects using sketches, blueprints, or verbal instructions, and ensure quality and timely completion.

East Carolina University rating

7.1

Company rating: 7.1 out of 10

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Position Information
Job Title Scene Shop Foreman Position Number 940707 Vacancy Open to All Candidates Time-Limited No Department Homepage https://theatredance.ecu.edu/ Advertising Department THEATRE&DANCE,SCH OF Division Academic Affairs Classification Title 13551 Arts Production Specialist Competency Level 3 - Advanced Working Title Scene Shop Foreman Number of Vacancies 1 Full Time Equivalent (FTE) 1.00 Full Time or Part Time Full Time Recruitment Range $39,000 - $66,234 Anticipated Hiring Range $48,072 - $53,413 Salary Grade Equivalency NC09 Work Schedule Varies Work Hours Hours vary Position Location (City) Greenville Job Category Staff Be a Pirate!
Be a Pirate! 
East Carolina University (ECU) is consistently ranked among the nation's top public universities for its commitment to research, innovation, social mobility, and public service. Classified as a R1 institution by the Carnegie Commission on Higher Education, ECU is among the top 5% of research universities in the United States, an elite designation reflecting the highest levels of research activity, funding, and doctoral output.
Founded in 1907, ECU is a public, four-year university located in Greenville, N.C., which and is widely regarded as the cultural, educational, economic, and medical hub of eastern North Carolina. Through education, research, healthcare, community engagement, athletics, cultural enrichment, and service, ECU enhances the quality of life for its students, the state and communities around the world. It is a great place to work, teach, and learn. 
ECU's commitment to impactful scholarship is further demonstrated through its repeated Carnegie Community Engagement Classification (2010, 2015, 2024), as well as its 2024 designation as a Carnegie Leadership for Public Purpose institution. These distinctions recognize the university's leadership in translating research into meaningful community partnerships and measurable societal benefits.
The university supports its workforce through a wide range of professional development opportunities designed to foster career growth and skill advancement. Eligible employees also benefit from a comprehensive benefits package that promotes a healthy work-life balance.
Primary Purpose of Organizational Unit
The School of Theatre and Dance at East Carolina University provides professionally oriented program of study and training within the liberal arts concept. The SoTD has artistic and producing responsibility for the ECU/Loessin Playhouse, ECU Dance Theatre and the ECU/Loessin Summer Theatre.
Primary Purpose of Position
The Scene Shop Foreman will ensure an accident-free learning and work environment by staying up to date with local, state, and federal building, safety, and fire codes, enforcing all safety protocols, providing training, and supervising students when operating scenery shop tools and equipment. This position will promote preventive maintenance as a strategy for maintaining hand and power tools, as well as gas and electric welders, by performing and directing routine maintenance and cleaning of all tools and equipment in the scenery shop.
This position will assess students' skill levels to determine specific work assignments and training, delivered through direct classroom instruction and in support of other production classes, to hone qualifications for post-graduate work. In addition, the position will oversee student crews at the Hang, Focus, Load-ins, and other times as needed; provide oversight during the strike and load-in of the lighting equipment and mentor student Scenic Carpenters and Master Electricians; assist the Electrics, Sound, and Scenery Dept. in the maintenance of equipment and facilities; and work with the Design and Production faculty by assisting the technical director, scenic designer, and artistic director and serving as a consultant in the development of quality theatre scenery and sets that complement and support theatre presentations. Direct the activities of the scenery shop by planning and organizing construction projects using rough sketches, basic blueprints, or verbal instructions, ensuring production needs are met in a timely manner. Responsible for seeking the most artistically appropriate solution in the completion of the projects by utilizing industry-accepted practices and tolerances when working with materials such as wood, metal, plastics, and canvas, and for other duties as assigned.
Minimum Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
Bachelor's degree, preferably in theatre arts, and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.
License or Certification required by statute or regulation
None
Preferred Education, Knowledge, Skills, and Experience
  • Experience supervising, training, and mentoring student employees in a theatrical production environment.
  • Experience with scenic construction, fabrication, and installation for live performance productions.
  • Experience interpreting technical drawings, construction plans, and scenic designs to execute production goals.
  • Experience with theatrical rigging, stage equipment, and production-related technical operations.
  • Knowledge of industry-standard practices, materials, and safety procedures related to theatrical scene shops.
License or Certification required by the Department
None
Special Instructions to Applicant
  • Please ensure your full range of knowledge, skills, abilities, experience and education are listed on your application. Do not write 'see resume' on your application when completing the job duties section.
  • If you answer the questions at the end of the application, please ensure your application reflects the knowledge, skills, abilities and experiences to support your answers (see job duties section of previous employment).
  • Failure to answer the questions at the end of the application will not preclude your application from being considered but may result in your application not receiving full consideration of your knowledge, skills, and abilities.
  • Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
  • Unless otherwise identified in the applicable job posting and consistent with University policy, the University will principally employ individuals who reside in the State of North Carolina to the greatest extent practicable. As such, most positions at East Carolina University require employees to live and work in North Carolina (or live within a reasonable daily commuting distance from their duty station) after hire. Candidates should be prepared to relocate within a reasonable, agreed-upon time after an offer of employment has been made and accepted to meet this requirement.
Additional Instructions to Applicant Job Open Date 08/27/2026 Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date; If no closing date is indicated, the position will be posted until filled and may close at any time after the recruitment has been completed. 09/17/2026 Open Until Filled No Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/95785 Alternate option
If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.
Nondiscrimination Statement
East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability.
Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act (ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity
If you experience any problems accessing the system or have questions about the application process, please contact the Department for People Operations, Success, and Opportunity at (252) 328-9847 or toll free at 1-866-489-1740 or send an email to employment@ecu.edu. Our office is available to provide assistance Monday-Friday from 8:00-5:00 EST.

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ECU is the state’s leader and national trailblazer in distance education. Whether you want to finish what you started or start something new, East Carolina University offers more than 100 online degree and certificate programs in business, health care, education, technology, and other areas to give you the options you need to meet your objectives.

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Greenville, NC, US

Year founded

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