Scene Shop Carpenter/Painter Position

University of Wisconsin Stevens Point•Superior, WI

1d•Onsite

About The Position

This position involves building and painting theatrical scenery, furniture, and hanging masking curtains for all UWS Theatre productions. The role also requires maintaining the organization and safety of the scene shop and performance stage. Student employees will work with various professional shop tools such as drills, saws, staplers, nailers, sanders, and painting products. Responsibilities include lifting and moving lumber and stage scenery, and climbing ladders. The average work week is 10 hours, with flexibility for student availability. Holidays and college breaks are unscheduled, and the theatre shops and box office are closed during these times. Some weekend work is scheduled for the season, typically one Saturday and Sunday per production, for construction and dismantling. Performances run Thursday-Sunday for two weekends, with four shows annually (two main stage and two alternative productions per semester). Performance and special work dates are scheduled in advance and posted on the UWS Theatre Student Employee Canvas portal.

Requirements

Enthusiasm and a desire to work in technical theatre.
Must qualify for federal work study.
Must be a current or incoming UWS student.
Must be able to work a minimum of 5 hours a week.
Must be able to lift and carry up to 75 pounds short distances.
Must be able to work on ladders and powered lift at heights up to 10 feet or higher.
Be aware of any allergic reactions to latex gloves and paints and dust sensitivities.
Work well unsupervised.

Nice To Haves

Previous high school, college or community theatre experience.
Experience or interest in operating wood shop powered tools and painting.
Basic knowledge in carpentry and painting.

Responsibilities

Follow supervisor’s instructions when building and painting scenery, maintaining props furniture, and hang masking curtains.
Maintain the organization and safety of the scene shop and performance stage.
Assist the lighting crew in completing in hanging and circuiting lighting and sound equipment when needed.
Assist with the general organization, maintenance and inventory control of all shops, supplies, and equipment: makeup, sewing notions, electronics, hardware, power tools, paint, etc.
Assist with the requests to borrow or rent equipment, props, costumes, etc.
Assist with Box Office duties and ushering during performances.
Assist the Costume Shop.
Attend scheduled UWS Theatre student employee meetings, work Saturdays, and Sundays dismantling the set.