Lead Carpenter Needed - Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma

Department: Production/Pay Classification: Salaried/Reports To: Technical Director/FLSA Status: Exempt



Job Summary: • Construct scenery • Basic MIG welding skills/Welding safety knowledge. • Strike, store, and maintain scenery following all productions. • Maintain and organize all Lyric facilities and equipment. • Perform production duties as assigned by supervisor. • Load and unload trucks. • Must be able to lift and carry equipment or supplies weighing up to 75 lbs. • Other duties as assigned - May be asked to assist in other departments. • Works in an un-airconditioned warehouse.



Carpenters will work collaboratively with the rest of the Production team to build, load-in, maintain, and load-out scenery and automation. Works with the master carpenter, technical director and other Production personnel to support the director and set designers vision for each show. Reads and interprets shop drawings. Fabricates and installs high quality scenic elements.



Compensation: Salary range: $37,500 - $42,000, commensurate with experience. Benefits package includes 100% paid medical and dental insurance, paid vacation, sick leave, long-term disability insurance, complimentary tickets to Lyric productions, paid personal time and most major holidays off.



About Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma Founded in 1963, Lyric Theatre of Oklahoma is the state’s leading professional theatre company. Lyric produces classic and contemporary musicals, new works, and plays featuring artists from Oklahoma and around the nation. Lyric Theatre is centrally located in Oklahoma City with close access to affordable housing and urban amenities. For more information, visit www.LyricTheatreOKC.org.



Lyric Theatre is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran, or disability status. All with the required experience are encouraged to apply.
Salary: $37,500 - $42,000