What are the responsibilities and job description for the HEAD CARPENTER position at CALIFORNIA INSTITUTE OF THE ARTS?
Job Details
Job Location
Santa Clarita, CA
Salary Range
36.65 - $36.65 Hourly
Description
SUMMARY
The Production and Studio Associate - Head Carpenter will provide general production support for all CalArts School of Theater and Center for New Performance productions as assigned. This is a 11-month position that follows the California Institute of the Arts' calendar.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS :
- Fabricate and load-in scenic elements for school of theater productions
- Work alongside student technical directors and student workers advising on construction techniques and materials.
- Assist in managing the scene shop including maintaining stock, fixing and acquiring tools and equipment, as well as maintaining an inventory of all items, stock and tools in the scenery department.
- Assist in the load-in and strike of all school of theater productions including scheduling student labor.
- Collaborate with student designers and technicians to realize scenic elements of production as assigned or directed
- Maintain familiarity with industry standards in scenic construction and related technologies.
- Arrange rentals and purchases for each show, as necessary
- Assist in maintenance of School of Theater spaces and assets as assigned or directed
- Work with other production staff to ensure all student and over-hire staff working on School of Theater productions use all tools and materials safely, and have and wear appropriate PPE in accordance with theater school shop policy.
- Provide training in proper tool use and safety procedures.
- Provide support to other production staff as needed including participation in light, video and audio hangs, rigging and load ins.
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Qualifications
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FURTHER INFORMATION :
The terms and working conditions of this position are subject to the collective bargaining agreement between CalArts and CWA, Local 9003. In the event of a conflict between this posting and the collective bargaining agreement, the collective bargaining agreement shall prevail.
Salary : $37
