Technical Production General Crew - Caramoor Center for Music & the Arts

Department: Production

Supervisor: Crew Chief

Type: Part-Time, Non-Exempt, Seasonal



JOB DESCRIPTION



Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

The Technical Crew is responsible for executing the theatrical operations of all of Caramoor’s performance spaces. Under the supervision of the Crew Chief, key duties include the load in, running, and strike of all technical materials for each production. Crew may be assigned to work-specific departments, such as lighting, sound, rigging, or carpentry, but may also be assigned other duties as delegated by the Crew Chief. Other duties may include, but are not limited to, keeping backstage and storage areas clean and organized, transporting materials throughout the campus, loading and unloading trucks, assisting in hospitality setup and strike, and supporting the Artists as needed. Crew members must be immediately available as needed during the entirety of rehearsals and performances. The crew must observe all safety procedures.



Qualifications:

• A working knowledge of all aspects of the theater – production and technical, as well as performance.

• Communication Skills: Must have professional and approachable skills to effectively work closely with artists, make them feel welcome, and attend to their needs. Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills are required for interaction with other stakeholders including staff, vendors, guests, the Board of Trustees.

• Collaboration: Ability to work as part of the Caramoor family, in particular with the Artistic Programming team, in a positive and professional manner, is essential.

• Ability to follow instructions from supervisors and work effectively on a team.

• Strong time management skills and ability to work on many projects and changing priorities simultaneously.

• Ability to work well under pressure, and be flexible to changing plans, and while demonstrating dedication, professionalism and diplomacy.

• Must possess organizational abilities and attention to detail.

• Must have reliable transportation and live locally (within 50 miles).



Work Conditions/Physical Demands:

• Ability to work in a busy festival environment, maneuver outdoors (in all weather conditions) on 80 acres of woodland trails, gravel pathways and spectacular gardens.

• Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting, bending, standing, climbing, and/or walking for long periods of time.

• Must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds.

• Must be able to work long hours, during weekends and evenings, as needed, for events.

• A personal vehicle, and valid driver’s license, are required.



ABOUT CARAMOOR  

Our mission is to enrich the lives of audiences through innovative and diverse musical performances of the highest quality; mentor young professional musicians; and engage children through interactive, educational experiences that deepen their relationship to and their understanding of music. These three prongs — music performance, musician mentoring, and music education — inform everything we do.

  

Located on an 80-acre campus in Katonah, NY, Caramoor Center for Music and the Arts, Inc. is a 501c3 non-profit arts center that has been in continuous operation since 1946. It presents approximately 55 live music performances throughout the year in a wide range of genres, culminating in a major summer season starting in June through early August. Caramoor also trains the next generation of classical musicians and provides music-based arts education to local schoolchildren. Through its public programs and community events, Caramoor annually serves approximately 40,000 people.

  

Caramoor was the home of arts patrons Lucie and Walter Rosen who opened their doors in 1946 to welcome artists and audiences to be inspired by music in the context of their beautiful gardens, historic buildings, and a collection of art. Classical music — from chamber and orchestral to opera — forms the core of Caramoor’s programming, but over the years, the programming has grown to include jazz, American Roots, world music, American songbook, family programs, and more. Caramoor also rents its facilities and grounds for private events.   

 

Caramoor joins with those who seek to promote equality, eradicate injustice, and support inclusion. As in a choir, our world benefits from a multitude of voices coming together in harmony. 

 

Caramoor is an Equal Opportunity Employer (EEO); this means that all aspects of employment, including but not limited to, recruiting, advertising, hiring, training, promotions, compensation, benefits, transfers, layoffs, return from layoffs, disciplinary action and discharge shall be conducted on the basis of qualification and ability without regard to actual or perceived race, religion, political affiliation, disability, sex (including sexual violence and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy or any reproductive health decisions, genetic disposition, neurodiversity, color, age, weight, national origin, citizenship, familial status, marital status, domestic victim status, military and veteran status or any other basis protected by law.

 

We pledge to uphold equality in our hiring and employment practices, and to create an environment where everyone, from any background, can do their best work. 


Salary: $20-$25 per hour