Properties Supervisor

Properties Supervisor

Job Description: Barrington Stage Company, an award-winning professional theatre company located in the heart of the Berkshires, is seeking a Props Supervisor to join our team in Pittsfield, MA. The Props Supervisor is responsible for overseeing the acquisition, maintenance, and management of all props used in theatre productions. This role involves coordinating with directors and designers to ensure that all props are available and in good condition for performances. This position requires a detail-oriented individual with strong organizational skills and knowledge of theatrical props management.

Barrington Stage has a three-fold mission: to produce top-notch, compelling work; to develop new plays and musicals; and to engage our community with vibrant, inclusive educational outreach programs. BSC is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, or age. We strongly encourage candidates of color, and/or from diverse backgrounds/underrepresented groups to apply.

Responsibilities:

• Oversee the acquisition, maintenance, and management of all props used in theatre productions.


• Coordinate with directors and designers to ensure all props are available and in good condition for performances.


• Manage a team of props artisans, maintain inventory, and ensure all props are safely stored and handled.


• Coordinate with the Assistant Technical Directors during load-ins and load-outs to ensure props are properly managed.


• Train run crew on the proper storage, usage, and required maintenance of props


• Coordinate and manage the load in and out of properties including supervising the properties staff


• Accurately track expenses and provide expenditure reports to Production Management in a timely manner


• Attend rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and production meetings as needed, and promptly respond to notes given throughout the rehearsal process


• Provide stand-in rehearsal props to each production throughout the rehearsal process


• Enforce safety protocols to protect props and team members.


• Be willing to work with volunteers and students.

Skills:

• Strong organizational, communication, and time management skills.


• Extensive knowledge of theatrical props and their maintenance.


• Proficiency in inventory management and tracking systems.


• Ability to coordinate with multiple departments and stakeholders.


• Experience with props construction and modification.


• Knowledge of safety protocols and best practices


• Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and Adobe Photoshop


• Must be able to lift items weighing up to 50 pounds


• Driver’s License required


• Must have reliable transportation

Contract Dates: April 20, 2026 - October 4, 2026 

Weekly Pay Rate: $900.00 - $1,000.00 (Exempt with housing available) 

Position Type: Full-time, Seasonal