TheaterWorks
Peoria, AZ
US

CONTACT NAME

Chris Hamby

DESCRIPTION

DEPARTMENT: Scenic

POSITION: Carpenter

REPORTS TO: Technical Director

SALARY: $38,000-$43,000 DOE

BENEFITS: Benefits eligible, PTO, Professional Development

Exempt Position

PRINCIPLE DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• The construction, maintenance, transportation, and installation of scenery

• Accurately build scenery from technical drawings.

• In coordination with the Technical Director, build and maintain build schedules, break schedules, and delegation of work duties to Volunteers

• Assist Technical Director with load-ins and strikes for all TheaterWorks productions.

• Report all maintenance, tool repairs, and restock needs to Technical Director

• Perform general maintenance of the scene shop and its equipment.

• Present and execute shop improvement projects

• Assist the Technical Director in implementing safe processes and safety procedures for the scene shop

• Assist in the transportation of scenery to and from scene shop.

• Use proper PPE and safety protocols for all tasks.

• Attend all Production Meetings, Technical Rehearsals, Load-in, and Strikes in Technical Director’s absence

• Read all rehearsal and performance reports, daily schedules and all calendars. Follow-up on applicable details/notes and communicate information to supervisor and staff as appropriate.

• Maintain all scenic and shop related inventories.

• Other duties as assigned.

Work Schedule:

• Varies: Monday - Friday, with additional hours and days as needed

• Available to work nights and weekends as needed

Education/Experience Requirements:

• The equivalent of a Bachelor's Degree in technical theater arts, dance, music, communications or related field from an accredited college or university

• Three or more years' experience in a scenic shop or similar environment engaged in set design, construction, and prop design/fabrication.

• Proficient with carpentry, rigging, Vortek/Counterweight systems

• Working knowledge of welding, CNC routing, 3D Printing, Laser Printing, upholstery, sewing, and basic scenic painting

• Maintain production quality standards for all shows

• Demonstrate strong time management and work-flow methods

• Fluency in technical language and working understanding of technical software (CAD) and processes

• Strong leadership and communication skills

• Excellent written and oral communication skills with supervisors, peers, and subordinates

• Ability to foster a safe, humane, collaborative, organized, respectful, and energized work environment with a positive attitude and a sense of humor

• Comprehensive knowledge of theater terminology

• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment with multiple priorities and deadlines

• Attentive to detail, accountable and deadline oriented

• Must be highly motivated and a self-starter

• Proficient in Microsoft Office or Google docs/spreadsheets

• Must have a valid driver's license

• Must pass a background check

Interested candidates should send a resume and letter of introduction to

Executive Director, Chris Hamby at: [email protected]

DURATION

May 1, 2026 -

SALARY

$38,000.00 – $43,000.00 per year

APPLY BY EMAIL

chamby…
^*NOTE: Do not copy/paste the above email address as it is encoded with SPAM protection. Just click it to initiate an email from your preferred email client.