What are the responsibilities and job description for the Master Carpenter (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August) position at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS?
Job Details
Description
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Work Schedule: |
To be discussed with Hiring Manager |
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Position Location: |
100% On-site |
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Pay Rate: |
Pay rate starts at $24-$28/hr. (based on experience) and is overtime eligible. Position is paid bi-weekly as W2. Housing is available for select candidates. |
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Benefits: |
403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop |
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DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is seasonal; 35 hours per week; from May through the end of August. Early hiring to assist with scene shop opening and setup is available for candidates who can start before May 1st. Start and end dates can be flexible dependent on show requirements. Eligible candidates may start working as early as February / March 2025 to help with pre-season preparation.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Master Carpenter is responsible for executing scenery, helping to lead the build crew, mentoring our Technical Theater Apprentices, supervising the safe and clean management of the scene shop and stage, leading load in and strike, and helping to restore the Barns at the end of the season.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong knowledge of theatrical construction.
- Demonstrated production experience.
- Demonstrated leadership abilities.
- Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
- Minimum 2 years of scene shop experience.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
- Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, bend and reach with arms up to 50 percent of the time.
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
Salary : $24 - $28
