What are the responsibilities and job description for the Scenic Carpenter position at TheaterWorks-Peoria, AZ?
DESCRIPTION
DEPARTMENT: Scenic
POSITION: Carpenter
REPORTS TO: Technical Director
SALARY: $40,000-$45,000 DOE
BENEFITS:
Healthcare benefits, PTO, Professional Development
This is a full time exempt position. Weekend and evening attendance is required occasionally for this role.
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:
• Three or more years' experience in a scenic shop or similar environment engaged in set design, construction, and/or 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]
DURATION
May 1, 2026 -
SALARY
$40,000.00 – $45,000.00 per year
- NON-UNION