VPA - Master Carpenter

Description

Job Title:               Master Carpenter

Job Status:           Part-time, Seasonal

Exempt Status:   Non-Exempt, Piece Rate

Department:       Visual & Performing Arts

Reports to:           VPA Specialist

Job Summary 

TKA is a Christ-centered school grounded in a Biblical worldview, and we are looking for a Master Carpenter who is a follower of Jesus Christ and is dedicated to the school’s Christ-centered mission. The primary responsibility of this position is to oversee the construction and assembly of set pieces for theatrical performances.

Requirements

Essential Job Functions

Regular Activities

• Collaborate with the production team to ensure all elements align with the creative vision
• Ensure all work meets safety standards and is executed within the designated timeline and budget
• Supervise and train volunteers, fostering a collaborative and safety conscious environment
• Maintain an organized workspace and oversee the storage and maintenance of tools and materials
• Assist in the load-in and strike process for productions
• Troubleshoot and resolve any technical or structural issues that arise during the production

Qualifications

Education and Experience

• Proven experience as a master carpenter or in a similar role within theatrical production
• Strong knowledge of woodworking, construction techniques, and stagecraft
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and plans

Skills and Abilities 

• Strong leadership qualities and mentoring skills
• Excellent skills in communicating both orally and in written form 
• Able to work both independently and in a team setting
• Demonstrated ability to lead by example  

Core Characteristics 

• Commitment to loving and serving Jesus Christ and supporting the school’s mission
• Ability to work under pressure and in a fast-paced environment
• Positive, flexible, resourceful and solution-oriented
• Able to understand, love, and relate to students
• Must be active (or pursuing) community in a local Christian body of believers
• Must have compatible theology in line with TKA's Statement of Faith and Lifestyle Agreement

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements

• Work will be performed at the set shop off campus and in the theater on campus
• May occasionally have to lift up to 30 pounds
• Work is generally performed, August - April
• Days/hours vary based on production (includes nights and weekends).
• The months listed are approximate, and the annual start and end date will be dictated by the school calendar and the department’s needs. 

Salary & Benefits

• Pay Grid:  Master Carpenter
• Pay Grid Range: $1,100 - $2,600 per production
• The amount listed above represents the pay for the entire production based on the routine hours that are expected to be worked. The actual pay will be determined by (1) applicable years of experience, (2) type of production being produced and (3) level of the production being produced. The starting pay listed reflects this position's minimum pay . 
• This job may be eligible as an Independent Contractor if the applicant qualifies per the ABC Independent Contractor test and has a valid business license. If you believe this pertains to you, please email [email protected].

Please Note: 

Nothing in this job description restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time; therefore, this job description is subject to change.