Hi all, Rock The House is hiring a part-time carpenter. If you're interested, we would love to have you!

The Theatrical Carpenter / Scenic Designer is responsible for construction and maintenance of custom/specialty work on a project basis. The work is including but not limited to custom scenic pieces, interactive set pieces/activations, and props to be used in theatrical, social, corporate, and/or non-profit events.

 

Responsibilities may include creating a budget of construction and fabrication for custom pieces; meeting with a project manager to assist in design work; creating timelines to meet deadlines for completion. This position may also involve the setup and striking of the custom pieces, the pick-up of building materials, and working with the Warehouse Manager to plan and allocate storage of custom pieces and materials when applicable.

 

The live/special events industry is ever changing. Your ability to adjust priorities, make design tweaks, and adapt to what each event needs is important. Candidates should have:

• 3+ years of scenic carpentry experience.

• Ability and understanding of paint

• Basic electrical skills
• The ability to work from and interpret scale drawings of plans. CAD experience is preferred.
• Working knowledge of hand and power tools is required.
• Ability to lead crews (when applicable) to assist with construction, installation and/or strike of custom pieces.
• Basic knowledge of the live event environment including Audio, Video, Lighting, and other aspects of the Event, Theater, or Trade-Show Industries is preferred.

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