Properties Assistant

Properties Assistant (Seasonal)

TheatreSquared – Fayetteville, Arkansas

ORGANIZATION OVERVIEW
TheatreSquared is Northwest Arkansas’s professional, non-profit theatre, recognized nationally for its bold new plays, intimate setting, and transformative community impact. Welcoming more than 80,000 patrons annually to over 350 performances and events, TheatreSquared is the largest theatre in the state and a proud champion of storytelling that uplifts, challenges, and connects. With a commitment to arts education, the company reaches thousands of students and educators across Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Missouri. Honored with the 2022 Obie Award and praised by The New York Times, The Wall Street Journal, and NPR, TheatreSquared continues to grow as a home for both innovative new works and world-class productions, rooted in the belief that theatre, done well and with passion, can truly transform lives and communities.

POSITION SUMMARY
TheatreSquared seeks a detail-oriented and collaborative Props Assistant to join its Production Department for the 2025–2026 Season. This seasonal, full-time role supports the Props Manager in the realization, maintenance, and management of all props and set dressing for productions. The ideal candidate has a passion for craft, an eagerness to collaborate across departments, and a strong commitment to creative problem-solving.

This position will begin in fall 2025 and conclude at the end of TheatreSquared’s 2025–2026 season in June 2026. While seasonal in nature, there is hope that the selected candidate may return for future seasons or be considered for longer-term opportunities as the organization continues to grow.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist in the creation, crafting, painting, and fabrication of props and set dressing.
  


• Support the Props Manager in research, sourcing, budgeting, and purchasing.
  


• Help supervise and train overhire crew, volunteers, or other production staff assisting with props.
  


• Attend technical and dress rehearsals, previews, and select performances as assigned.
  


• Help educate stage management and actors on the handling, placement, and care of props during rehearsals and performances.
  


• Maintain prop integrity throughout the run of each production, including restocking consumables.
  


• Assist in the strike and return of props following each show’s closing.
  


• Support the cleanliness and organization of prop workspaces and storage areas.
  


• Maintain accurate prop inventory records and update the prop database.
  


• Occasionally serve as Props Manager on designated productions or events.
  


• Collaborate across production departments as needed.
  
  

QUALIFICATIONS

• Previous experience as a props artisan or in a professional theatrical props environment.
  


• Hands-on skills in crafting, painting, and construction.
  


• Basic knowledge of art history and design styles.
  


• Ability to lift and move up to 50 lbs., work on ladders, and occasionally operate lifts.
  


• Flexible and dependable, with a positive attitude and a willingness to learn.
  


• Valid driver’s license and ability to drive locally and regionally.
  


• Comfortable working a flexible schedule, including occasional nights and weekends.
  


• Familiarity with safety standards and the use of standard shop tools and materials.
  
  

DESIRABLE SKILLS

• Experience as a lead Props Manager or Assistant on productions.
  


• Post-secondary training in technical theatre (college, internship, or apprenticeship).
  


• Strength in one or more of the following:
  
  
  
  
  • Sculpting and finishing techniques
    
  
  
  • Scenic painting
    
  
  
  • Sewing, upholstery, or costume crafts
    
  
  
  • Furniture repair and restoration
    
  
  
  • Historical research and period accuracy
    
  
  
  • Graphic design or software skills (Photoshop, Illustrator, etc.)
    
  
  
  • Microsoft Office and basic spreadsheet documentation
    
    
  
  
  
  

COMPENSATION & BENEFITS
This is a seasonal, full-time hourly position, with an expected pay range of $18 - $20 an hour, commensurate with experience and based on an average of 30 -40 hours per week. This position is eligible for full benefits during the seasonal period, including health and dental insurance, paid time off, professional development allowance, employer-sponsored long-term and short-term disability, term life insurance.

TheatreSquared is committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and celebrates diversity in all its forms. We strongly encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds, perspectives, and lived experiences.