lead carpenter - Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Starting Date: May 11, 2016

Reports to: Production Manager/Technical Director

Time Commitment: Full-time Salaried (40 hrs per week) Occasional nights and weekends required.

Pay: $37,500-40,000 (to commensurate with experience) plus Health and PTO.

The Lead Carpenter constructs the set from the designs provided by the Technical Director. They are a key member of the production team. Their primary focus is to build our 5 Mainstage Shows, remount our Holiday Show, and construct a modular set for our summer camps with a small team of over hire carpenters. They also assist with events and occasional facilities upkeep.

Job Responsibilities

·        Construction of set

·        Work with over-hires, as needed

·        Works with the TD’s timeline and build schedule

·        Keeps inventory of tools, maintains them and reports when replacements need to be ordered

·        Works with TD to replenish inventory as needed

Job Requirements

·        Proficient Carpenter

·        Experience with metal working, welding a plus

·        Self-motivated individual, requiring minimal supervision with good time management skills

·        Ability to lift 50 (+) lbs

·        Ability to climb stairs and ladders

·        Strong organizational, problem solving and follow-through skills with a focus on safety

·        Courteous, professional, good team-player and good sense of humor