PAINTS: Scenic Charge

Reports To: Director of Production 

Supports: Scenic Department, Janiec Opera Company 

Summary 

The Scenic Charge facilitates a positive and enjoyable Paint 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 

• Paint the sets for each of our four mainstage productions.
• Maintain a safe, educational, and productive paint shop.
• Train each scenic department member in proper safety procedures in conjunction  with/ as directed by the Technical Director.
• Ensure excellence and quality of work.
• Oversee Scenic Artist, Paints Apprentices, and work-studies in the workspaces in an educational manner as directed.
• Paint necessary furniture/set dressing/hand prop pieces needed for a production  in collaboration with the props department.
• Repair and/or modify stock items needed for a production.
• Maintain excellent stewardship of tools and supplies in your work area.
• Complete assigned organization and improvement of stock.
• Regular communication with Scenic Designers 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 inventory.
• Attend all load- ins and outs.
• Run shows as required.
• Attend regular production meetings.
• Other duties as assigned by your supervisor.
• Supervised by the 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