Props Manager (f/m/d) for the “Städtische Bühnen Frankfurt”

We are looking for, to start as soon as possible 

a prop master (m/f/d) 
on a fixed-term contract to cover a sick leave absence until no later than March 31, 2027

Your responsibilities: 

• Researching and procuring props and consumables

• Supporting rehearsals and performances

• Crafting props

• Maintaining the prop inventory 

The position is primarily based in the Opera Props Department.

We offer:

• Pay in accordance with the collective bargaining agreement for the public sector: Pay Grade 6 of the TVöD (€3,240.30 to €3,580.46 gross per month upon fulfillment of personal and collective bargaining requirements, and depending on professional experience) plus a substantial theater operations allowance (€810.08 gross per month)

• A unique work atmosphere in a cultural setting

• Performance tickets at employee rates

• Free RMV job ticket

• Central location in downtown Frankfurt with excellent public transportation access

• Company pension plan

• Company health management program

• Cafeteria 

If you are interested in the position described above, please send your detailed application with the usual supporting documents by October 7, 2026

We welcome all applications—regardless of gender, nationality, ethnic or social background, religion, disability, age, or sexual orientation. Applications from people with severe disabilities will be given preferential consideration if equally qualified.

What you bring to the table:

• Certification as a “Certified Prop Master” or completion of a trade apprenticeship

• Qualification as a pyrotechnician 

• Manual dexterity, attention to detail, and reliability; imagination and creativity; organizational skills, 
   Ability to work in a team, a sense of responsibility when handling pyrotechnic items

• Flexibility regarding work hours (shift work, including Sundays and holidays 
   in accordance with the requirements of the venue’s operations)

• Driver’s license to operate a passenger car up to 3.5 metric tons