Stage Carpenter

JACOBS PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC•Becket, MA

4d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Stage Carpenters are a member of either the TST, DDT, or HJL production teams and report to that theater’s Production Manager. During the pre-season the Stage Carpenters assist the Stage Operations Supervisor with the preparation and installation of stage operations equipment including but not limited to rigging, flooring, staging, seating, and soft goods. During the Festival they work closely and collaboratively with the Production Managers and the staff of visiting companies as a member of the run crew for load-in, rehearsals, and performances. They also assist the Production Managers and the Stage Operations Supervisor with the organization and maintenance of their venue’s stage operations infrastructure, storage areas, and equipment. While the Stage Carpenter’s primary focus will be supporting the stage operations elements of productions in their assigned theater they will assist other production departments and other venues as needed and assigned by the Production Manager.

Requirements

2+ years of stage carpentry, carpentry, and/or stagehand experience.
Knowledge of and experience with theatrical stage operations systems, equipment and standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of production-related health and safety best practices.
Knowledge and experience with Google App suite.
Willingness to learn.
Ability to work proactively, creatively, flexibly, kindly, safely, and collaboratively.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge and experience in dance production.
Knowledge of industry-standard scenery construction and installation standard operating procedures.
Knowledge of theatrical rigging best practices, systems, and safety.
Experience working outdoors or in non-traditional venues.
Knowledge of the Vectorworks suite of software.
Experience driving cargo vans and box trucks.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Participate in the creation of an accessible and collaborative work environment that enables artists and technicians to create together positively and safely.
Join advancing and show specific production meetings as needed.
Assist in the installation of stage operations equipment into all performance spaces, studios, exhibition spaces and temporary tents.
Actively participate in load-ins, load-outs, work calls, focuses, notes sessions, staging and technical rehearsals, performances, and changeovers.
Alongside the Assistant Production Managers in planning and facilitating scene changes, fly moves, prop hand-offs, and floor swaps.
Assist the Assistant Production Managers in the creation and maintenance of backstage paperwork and signage.
Ensure that the stage floor is prepared and safe by taking the lead in performing daily and show-specific cleaning and maintenance.
Remain in communication with production management and the Stage Operations Supervisor and alert them to any unexpected show-specific requirements or equipment or system safety concerns.
Maintain clean and orderly stage, backstage, and storage areas.
Assist the Stage Operations Supervisor in maintaining and improving the Pillow’s facilities, equipment, and systems.
Assist in the creation and installation of decor or scenery for events or other activities.
Provide support to the Video Documentation Team in recording programming.
Support the installation of work and equipment into exhibition spaces.
Support the activation of weather plans for HJL and other outdoor programming.
Attend all organizational, departmental and production meetings including a weekly All-Staff Meeting.
Under the general direction of the DoTP, assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather.
Complete Adult/Child CPR, First Aid, and Cultural Competence Training (provided to all seasonal staff during the pre-season)
Assist and support other departments, including non-production departments, as needed and assigned.