Carpenter

START DATE

May 27, 2025

Job Type

Compensation

$17.10 per hour, with local housing available

POSITION: CARPENTER
POSTED: January 23, 2025
TERM: Seasonal / Summer / May 27 through September 7, 2025 – shorter period of availability considered
SUPERVISOR: Production Manager, Erika Johnson
SCHEDULE: Tuesday through Saturday typical, full-time
SALARY: $17.10 per hour, with local housing available.

 
About the Organization

Shakespeare & Company is a professional live theater company in the heart of the Berkshires, presenting a vibrant summer performance season featuring the works of Shakespeare in repertory with classic and contemporary plays. The Company offers one of the most extensive actor training programs by a regional theater in the country and is home to an award-winning and nationally recognized theater-in-education program. Shakespeare & Company is committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors that enrich and promote a more just society, and we seek to engage those who will embrace our vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility, as well as anti-racism initiatives. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theater and theater administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+, women, people who are neurodiverse, and people with disabilities.

 
Position Summary

The Carpenter works closely with the Technical Director, Production Manager, and other carpenters to create, install, and remove all scenic elements for productions at Shakespeare & Company.

 
Roles and Responsibilities
  • Read, interpret, and execute technical construction drawings;
  • Use standard theatrical construction techniques and methods in the build of scenic elements;
  • Assist other scene shop staff in the build of scenic designs;
  • Assist in the preparation of each theater space for the summer season and off-season activities;
  • Assist the PM & TD in other production-related work (such as theater maintenance);
  • Rig scenic elements and participate in scenic changeovers as needed;
  • Maintain shop supply inventory including supply runs as needed in company-owned vehicles;
  • Maintain scene shop equipment and perform preventative maintenance and cleaning;
  • Fulfill other reasonable duties.
Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Characteristics Sought
  • Knowledge of wood construction, welding, and rigging;
  • Knowledge of shop tool maintenance and repair;
  • Able to climb a 250 lbs. rated ladder and work from heights on ladders, in mechanical lifts, and on top of lighting catwalks;
  • Ability to lift heavy scenic items & materials;
  • Experience in professional theatrical work or the college equivalent, with summer stock experience preferred;
  • Excellent personal, organizational, time management, and communication skills;
  • Regular, punctual attendance with a positive attitude and energy;
  • A commitment to values of anti-racism and anti-oppression and personal and/or professional experiences advancing equity, diversity, inclusion, and accessibility;
  • A willingness to work indoors AND outside;
  • Experience in working and communicating effectively with groups of individuals from diverse backgrounds, identities, abilities, and experiences;
  • Completion of a COVID-19 vaccine regimen and booster, if eligible, before employment term, and willingness to test weekly or more as per Company safety guidelines (at Company expense).
Roles & Responsibilities
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, and Characteristics
The successful candidate will have:
Compensation
This hourly, non-exempt, at-will employee will receive $17.10/hour, local housing is available. Overtime will be provided when weeks exceed 40 hours.
Applications accepted until:February 23, 2025
How to Apply

Candidates who possess the above qualifications, or transferrable skills, are encouraged to apply. Please send cover letter, resume, and references.

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