Production Carpenter for a Brenden Jacobs-Jenkins world premiere - Signature Theatre Company

PRODUCTION CARPENTER-A Branden Jacobs-Jenkins World Premiere



Signature Theatre, one of New York's leading off-Broadway theatres, is seeking a PRODUCTION CARPENTER at The Pershing Square Signature Center on West 42nd Street for our upcoming production of a world premiere by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins.



About Signature

Founded in 1991, Signature Theatre celebrates playwrights and gives them an artistic home, producing six to eight productions annually. In 2005 Signature began its groundbreaking Signature Ticket Initiative, providing affordable tickets to all of its productions. In 2012, Signature opened The Pershing Square Signature Center, the Frank Gehry-designed 75,000 square foot Center featuring three theatres, two rehearsal studios, a central, public lobby with a café and bookstore, as well as administrative offices.



EDIA

Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theatre field and aligning with Signature theatre’s institutional goals and priorities focused on playwrights, community and access are strongly encouraged to apply.



Signature is committed to Equity, Diversity, Inclusion, and Accessibility and welcomes candidates who have demonstrable experience advocating for underrepresented communities.



Please read our commitment to creating a theatre focused on EDIA at signaturetheatre.org



Position Summary

The Production Carpenter is a part-time hourly non-exempt position.

Production Dates:

• Load-in starts: Mon, 4/17/23

• Tech starts: Fri, 5/5/23

• 1st Preview: Tue, 5/16/23

• Opening Night: Mon, 6/5/23



Responsibilities

The Production Carpenter is a part-time, hourly, and non-exempt position. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Assist in overseeing safe and correct installation and assembly of all scenic elements in a timely manner.  

• Adhere to load-in schedule and coordinate with other departments to do so.

• Supervise and lead a team of overhire carpenters. 

• Maintain a safe working environment at all times.



Desired Experience

• 2-3 years of professional carpentry experience in a theatrical setting

• Knowledge of theatrical carpentry tools, construction methods, rigging practices, and welding

• Ability to read and interpret shop and build drawings  

• Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills 

• Ability to work independently and proven experience in supervising a team of carpenters

• Possess a positive attitude and is self-motivated



Compensation

The position is non-exempt. Hourly rate of pay is $33/hour. Any hours worked *beyond 40 hours in a work week is compensated at one and a half times the hourly rate. *Beyond 40 hours calculation excludes hours paid at a premium when worked on holiday observances.



To Apply

https://recruiting.paylocity.com/recruiting/jobs/Details/1541752/SIGNATURE-THEATRE-COMPANY-Inc/Production-Carpenter-A-World-Premiere-by-Branden-Jacobs-Jenkins



Next Steps

Candidates with relevant experience will be contacted to schedule an interview with the hiring manager.



Considerations

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, citizenship, religion, gender, sex, sexual orientation, affectional preference, gender identity or expression, sexual and reproductive health decisions, pregnancy, disability, genetic predisposition, age, military or veteran status, marital or familial status, or any other protected characteristic, in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.








Salary: $33.00 per hour