Summer Carpenter

Description

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s leading professional theater dedicated to new plays, seeks to hire two SUMMER CARPENTERS. These full-time, temporary positions will supplement a three-person scenic team. The position is full-time from May 12th to July 28th. Start date is somewhat flexible. 

Most work will be completed at City Theatre’s Chosky Production Center, but there will be two mandatory out-of-town load-ins and changeovers for Chautauqua Theatre Company in Chautauqua, New York (2.5 hours from Pittsburgh.) 

• Friday, June 20– Sunday, June 22 
• Thursday, July 25 – Monday, July 28 

Chautauqua Theatre Company will reimburse transportation costs and provide overnight accommodations and per diem. Staff working weekends for load-in and changeovers will be scheduled for time off during the week.  

Paid days off will include Memorial Day, Juneteenth, and Independence Day. 

Requirements

Principle responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to: 

• Carpentry: constructing scenery as directed by the Technical Director; assisting with the packing, load-in, and strike, of scenery; scene shop cleaning and upkeep as needed 

The successful candidate will demonstrate: 

• Strong carpentry skills 
• An enthusiasm for problem-solving and collaboration 
• The ability to self-motivate and work independently when needed 
• A commitment to collaboration and the organization’s values, which include a dedicated focus on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; employees are expected to engage in professional training related to the organization’s anti-racism commitments. Learn more about City Theatre’s commitments to this work at www.CityTheatreCompany.org/EDIA 

Requirements of position:  

• With the exception of workdays onsite in Chautauqua, most work weeks will adhere to a Monday-Friday 40-hour standard.  
• Comfort working in lifts and on ladders at heights up to 16’ 
• Ability to lift at least 40 pounds 
• Be fully vaccinated from Covid-19 and current with all CDC-recommended and eligible boosters. 

Reporting & Compensation: 

The position reports directly to the Technical Director and Production Manager. It is a full-time, non-exempt, temporary position, that pays $18/hour and is eligible for overtime at time and a half. 

To Apply:  

Submit a resume and cover letter through the City Theatre hiring portal available under “Auditions & Employment” at CityTheatreCompany.org; or, alternatively, send materials via email to [email protected]. The cover letter may be addressed to Production Manager, Rachel D’Amboise.  

Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience respond to the desired skills and qualities.   

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.  

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you are returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.  

About City Theatre:  

City Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) candidates. In building an equitable work environment, the organization values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. City Theatre does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. City Theatre is committed to building a team that reflects its values and encourages all interested candidates to apply.  

Founded in 1975, City Theatre is in its 50th season as Pittsburgh’s home for bold new plays. Located in the historic South Side on its four-building cultural campus, the company produces a season of regional and world premieres; its renowned Young Playwrights Festival, now in its 25th year; a season-long reading series of new works in progress; and the annual Momentum Festival. City Theatre’s mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays that engage and challenge a diverse audience. Its vision is to be the best mid-sized theater in America. Organizational core values: Community; Collaboration; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; and Creativity. With an annual average operating budget of over $3.5 million, City Theatre is the largest performing arts organization not located in Pittsburgh’s downtown Cultural District and is a constituent and core member of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT), Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and the National New Play Network (NNPN). Clare Drobot and Monteze Freeland serve as Co-Artistic Directors alongside Managing Director James McNeel. City Theatre is governed by a board of 17 community volunteers (Barbara Rudiak, Interim Board President). Learn more at www.CityTheatreCompany.org