Department/Team:
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Production
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Position reports to:
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Technical Director
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FLSA classification status:
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Full time/Seasonal; overtime eligible, IATSE Local 15
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Pay range:
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$29.14/hr
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Application deadline:
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Tuesday, December 14th, 2021
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SEATTLE REP is seeking a resourceful and highly talented Scenic Carpenter to join the scene shop. The Scenic Carpenter is a vital member of the scene shop team and provides essential support for realizing our artistic visions in every production.
ABOUT US
Seattle Rep is committed to producing the highest quality programming, and we believe that our ability to contribute to excellence in the arts depends on building a community whose members come from diverse cultures, backgrounds, and life experiences.
We are part of a growing movement in theater to ensure inclusion of those who have been excluded historically; focusing particularly on racial and ethnic groups, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities and women, ensuring they are at the decision-making table, reflected in our community.
Mission
Seattle Rep collaborates with extraordinary artists to create productions and programs that reflect and elevate the diverse cultures, perspectives, and life experiences of our region.
Vision
Theater at the heart of public life
Values
Artistic Vitality, Sustainability, Generous and Inclusive Practices
ABOUT THE POSITION
In collaboration with other members of the scene shop and production staff, the Scenic Carpenter is responsible for building, adapting, and maintaining all the scenery that goes from our shop to our stages.
Typical duties include:
Build and load-in scenic elements for our on stage productions
- Fabricate scenic elements out of various materials using stationary and hand tools
- Read and interpret construction drawings
- Load-in scenery to our theatrical venues
Maintain a clean and safe scene shop and work environment
- Properly handle, use, and dispose of all scenic construction materials
- Clean and maintain equipment and tools
- Observe and follow all rules and safety guidelines
Assist in the maintenance of scenery during load-in and run of Seattle Rep productions
- Build, install, and maintain the scenery on stage during load-in, tech rehearsals, and the run
Serve as an essential contributor to Seattle Rep’s culture and success
- Add constructively to the collaborative and collegial health of the organization
- Add actively and constructively to the equity, diversity, and inclusion work of the organization, including attending all-staff training sessions
- Engage with and strive to embody Seattle Rep’s mission, vision, and values in all aspects of work
Minimum qualifications
- 2 years of experience working with the tools and materials typically found in a professional scene shop
- Advanced knowledge of scenic construction techniques
- Advanced knowledge of metalworking and woodworking tools
- A demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and as a member of a team
- Ability to work extended periods on surfaces overhead, on saw horses, on floor level, vertically and horizontally oriented
- Ability to work with materials weighing up to 50lbs unassisted
- Commitment to or knowledge of racial equity and social justice
Desired qualifications
- Experience with machining tools and CNC
- Advanced knowledge of scenic automation and rigging systems and equipment
TO BE CONSIDERED
- Submit a resume detailing related experience and education.
- Attach a cover letter that outlines how your related experience and education qualifies you for the position.
- Applicants are reviewed the day after the position closes.
- First round of interviews tentatively scheduled for Monday, December 27th, 2021
- Position scheduled to start in January, 2022
Seattle Rep has a mandatory vaccination policy for all employees, with accommodations for medical and religious exemptions only.
Contact hr@seattlerep.org with any questions regarding the application process.