Dance Theater - Set Design

Position Type:
Extracurricular/Extracurricular

Date Posted:
6/5/2026

Location:
Hempfield High School
Set Design/Painting Advisor - Dance Theater
Hempfield High School

Job Summary : Design and paint all scenic elements for Dance Theater, working with adult staff, community volunteer builders, and student helpers in a timely and efficient manner.

Position Information & Responsibilities:
Part-time, no benefits
2026-2027 Flat Rate - $2,944
Collaborate with Dance Theater directors and the PAC Technical Director to design preliminary drawings and a scaled model.
Collaborate with the costume designer for any necessary prop or costume elements that need to be designed or created for the production.
Facilitate designs and paint scenic elements with adult/student volunteers and paid staff.
Schedule volunteers to help paint large backdrops and scenic elements.
Facilitate all adjustments to last minute changes, set malfunctions/breaks and unique needs specific to Dance Theater.
Qualifications:

Understanding of how to effectively design and balance three-dimensional spaces.
Color theory as it relates to the stage and lighting.
Experience with scaled drawings and/or model building.
Photoshop, video editing, animation, and/or 3D modeling software skills beneficial
Required Documents:

Current PA Criminal History background check
Current Federal Criminal background check
Curreny Child Abuse background check

Interested candidates should submit an online application. Questions can be directed to hroffice@hempfieldsd.org.
Posting will stay open until position is filled.

EOE