Theatre Shop Carpenter

 THEATRE SHOP CARPENTER

 

I.    POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide excellent direction in the areas of Scenic Construction and Painting for ECCT productions, rentals and special events. To assist with day to day facilities operations and maintenance for ECCT and The Oxford. To be an active member of the Production Staff, assisting in the areas of painting and/or properties as capable.

 

II.    POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:

Recruited by:           Executive Director

 

Salary/Benefits:   $28,000-$32,000 annually based on experience

Health insurance and cell phone stipend

Paid vacation and sick leave, holiday vacations

Schedule:      Start as early as August 1, 2023 but no later than September 5, 2023

                  Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and

                  weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule

 

III.   POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:

Reports to:       Production Manager

 

Supervises:      Community volunteers

 

Coordinates with: Production Assistant, Volunteer crew heads

 

IV.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

·   BA/BS in Technical Theatre, Construction Management, Scenic Construction or Design, Tech Ed or related field desired or comparable experience in the field

·   Demonstrated scenic construction ability, design ability and painting ability

·   Knowledge of theatrical lighting and sound reproduction

·   Knowledge of theatrical style, conventions and terminology

·   Strong oral communication skills

·   Background in or appreciation of theatre

·   Ability to work with volunteers

·   Ability to manage several projects simultaneously

·   Strong organizational skills and highly motivated with strong work ethic

·   Ability to work with minimal supervision

 

·   Provide scenic construction expertise and painting assistance for all ECCT productions. Shows coming up include THE LARAMIE PROJECT, CANNIBAL: THE MUSICAL, ANNIE, PETER AND THE STARCATCHER, THE LIGHTNING THIEF, R & H CINDERELLA, SWEENEY TODD, 1776 and JOSEPH.

·   Assist with outside rentals and special events like Dancing with the Eau Claire Stars

·   Assist with lighting and sound for productions and special events as capable

·   Supervise volunteers on work nights

·   Assist props coordinator with construction projects

 

Submit cover letter and current resume to ECCT by email at info@ecct.org, by mail or in person at 1814 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703. Application deadline is July 31, 2023. Phone interviews with qualified candidates will start before the deadline. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Executive Director Wayne Marek at (715) 839-8877.