What are the responsibilities and job description for the PAINTS: Scenic Apprentice position at Brevard Music Center, Inc?
Reports To: Scenic Charge, Director of Production
Supports: Scenic Department, Janiec Opera Company
Summary
The Scenic Apprentice helps facilitate a positive and enjoyable Paints Shop environment. The Paints Department is responsible for completing all painting, sculpting and scenic crafting projects using a variety of materials and methods. Holistic effective communication and dissemination of information is essential to the successful execution of this position.
Duties and Responsibilities
- As directed by the Scenic Charge, paint the sets for each of four mainstage productions and any additional seasonal/ fundraising scenic pieces.
- Help maintain a safe, educational, and productive paints and props shop.
- Ensure excellence and quality of work.
- Practice excellent stewardship of tools and supplies in your work area.
- Assigned organization and improvement of stock.
- Regular communication with Scenic Charge and Props Master to accurately realize the creative vision of the design.
- Create and update scenic task lists as assigned.
- Be prepared to assist other crews/departments at the end of season strike until dismissed by Production Management.
- Update and maintain paints and props inventories.
- Attend all load- ins and outs.
- Run shows as required.
- Attend regular production meetings.
- Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
- Supervised by the Scenic Charge and Director of Production.
Qualifications
- Strong communication skills.
- Highly motivated.
- Good attitude and work ethic.
- Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff members or outside circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks and on your position as a whole.
- Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve your job performance.
- Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and open communication.
- Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple sources that you quickly prioritize and relay to Technical Director or Director of Production/act upon if deemed appropriate.
- Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work well in a team dynamic.
Requirements
- Complete satisfactory background check
- Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record
Compensation
- Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing