DEPARTMENT: Scenic 

POSITION: Carpenter 

REPORTS TO: Technical Director 

SALARY: $38,000-$43,000 

DOE BENEFITS: 100% Healthcare coverage, PTO, Professional Development Exempt Position 

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

• The construction, maintenance, transportation, and installation of scenery 

• Accurately build scenery from technical drawings. 

• In coordination with the Technical Director, build and maintain build schedules, break schedules, and delegation of work duties to Volunteers 

• Assist Technical Director with load-ins and strikes for all TheaterWorks productions. 

• Report all maintenance, tool repairs, and restock needs to Technical Director • Perform general maintenance of the scene shop and its equipment. 

• Present and execute shop improvement projects 

• Assist the Technical Director in implementing safe processes and safety procedures for the scene shop 

• Assist in the transportation of scenery to and from scene shop. 

• Use proper PPE and safety protocols for all tasks. 

• Attend all Production Meetings, Technical Rehearsals, Load-in, and Strikes in Technical Director’s absence 

• Read all rehearsal and performance reports, daily schedules and all calendars. Follow-up on applicable details/notes and communicate information to supervisor and staff as appropriate. 

• Maintain all scenic and shop related inventories. 

• Other duties as assigned. 

Work Schedule: 

• Varies: Monday - Friday, with additional hours and days as needed 

• Available to work nights and weekends as needed 

Education/Experience Requirements: 

• The equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in technical theater arts, dance, music, communications or related field from an accredited college or university 

• Three or more years' experience in a scenic shop or similar environment engaged in set design, construction, and prop design/fabrication. 

• Proficient with carpentry, rigging, Vortek/Counterweight systems 

• Working knowledge of welding, CNC routing, 3D Printing, Laser Printing, upholstery, sewing, and basic scenic painting 

• Maintain production quality standards for all shows 

• Demonstrate strong time management and work-flow methods 

• Fluency in technical language and working understanding of technical software (CAD) and processes 

• Strong leadership and communication skills 

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with supervisors, peers, and subordinates 

• Ability to foster a safe, humane, collaborative, organized, respectful, and energized work environment with a positive attitude and a sense of humor 

• Comprehensive knowledge of theater terminology 

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines 

• Attentive to detail, accountable and deadline oriented 

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter 

• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google docs/spreadsheets 

• Must have a valid driver's license 

• Must pass a background check 

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of introduction to Executive Director, Chris Hamby at: [email protected]