Carpenter - Arena Stage

ABOUT ARENA STAGE Arena Stage was founded August 16, 1950 in Washington, D.C. by Zelda Fichandler, Tom Fichandler and Edward Mangum. Over 65 years later, Arena Stage at the Mead Center for American Theater, under the leadership of Artistic Director Molly Smith and Executive Director Edgar Dobie, is a national center dedicated to American voices and artists. Arena Stage produces plays of all that is passionate, profound, deep and dangerous in the American spirit, and presents diverse and ground-breaking work from some of the best artists around the country. Arena Stage is committed to commissioning and developing new plays and impacts the lives of over 10,000 students annually through its work in community engagement. Now in its seventh decade, Arena Stage serves a diverse annual audience of more than 300,000. JOB DESCRIPTION The carpenter operates under the supervision of the Technical Direction team to build, load-in, & strike all productions. DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES • Construct scenery to specifications as laid out by the Technical Direction team. • Assist in the general tool maintenance, as well as Paint and Scene Shop cleanliness & organization. • Assist in the transportation/shifting of scenery as required by the production staff. • Help maintain and improve stage space, Scene Shop, and storage facilities. • Assist in the changeover of productions or events. • Demonstrate use of proper safety equipment and methods for job assignments. SKILLS & QUALIFICATIONS • 2-3 years’ experience in professional scene shop preferred • Practiced in hands-on theatrical construction techniques and standards. • Experience with hand and power tool usage and maintenance. • Contribute to a culture of workplace safety. • Welding and theatrical rigging experience preferred, but not required. • Ability to understand scaled construction drawings and design drawings. • Strong interpersonal skills and motivation while working in a team or independently. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS • Lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 50 pounds. • Willing to climb and work from lifts/ ladders and comfortable working at heights. • Ability to stand and work on your feet for much of the day. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION This is a seasonal, full-time role reporting to the Technical Director

Compensation: $19.25/hour

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