Head Carpenter

Overview

The Lyric Repertory Company, a professional theatre company at Utah State University in Logan, Utah, seeks a professional Head Carpenter skilled in theatre scenic and project construction. The position is seasonal and full-time with onsite residency required. 

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Technical Director to manage the physical realization of approved scenic designs. Efficiently supervise daily operations at the scene shop to meet production deadlines. Direct the construction, mounting, and rigging of scenery, overseeing carpenter crews and interpreting shop drawings. Ensure accuracy and adherence to budget and schedule throughout all builds, actively participating to meet deadlines.

 

In the absence of the TD, ensure all construction crew members understand and utilize proper safety equipment and protocols, prioritizing crew safety. Support TD and scene shop manager in crew training, safety protocols, and task delegation. Collaborate with the lead carpenter and TD to plan and execute changeovers, verifying the accuracy, safety, and functionality of scenic elements post-changeover.

 

Assist TD in coordinating load-ins, changeovers, and strikes according to production manager schedules. Provide venue support as necessary to enhance overall season and venue operations

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• Background in scenic design/technical production or equivalent professional experience.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings.
• High attention to detail and a very high level of manual dexterity.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience of building materials.
• Working knowledge of CAD and Vectorworks.

 

Preferred Qualifications:

• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a variety of construction techniques, including woodworking, welding, and other theatre construction materials.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in rigging techniques and procedures.
• Excellent problem-solving skills.
• Ability to delegate workload.
• Ability to supervise and coordinate the activities of groups of people toward a common purpose.

 

Required Documents

Along with the online application, please attach:

Resume/CV to be uploaded at the beginning of your application in the Candidate Profile under “Resume/CV”.

**Document size may not exceed 10 MB.**

Advertised Salary

Commensurate with experience

ADA

This position requires considerable physical activity.  Employees must have sufficient strength to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position including heavy lifting (up to 75 lbs.) and/or pushing and pulling of heavy objects. Employees must be prepared to assume uncomfortable positions, such as crawling, kneeling, and squatting.  Employees work outside and will not be protected from weather conditions, including extreme cold and extreme heat for extended periods. 

College/Department Highlights

The Department of Theatre Arts

 

The Department of Theatre Arts offers a BFA in Performance, Design/Tech, and Theatre Education; a BA in Theatre (general studies); and an MFA with concentrations in Costume, Set, and Lighting Design. With approximately 100 students in the combined programs and a faculty that is continually active in the profession. The Department offers a robust slate of productions during the Utah State Theatre academic season. The professional arm of the Department is the Lyric Repertory Company, which provides USU students the opportunity to transition their craft from the academy to the profession, with productions during the summer as well as the academic year. More information is available at: https://cca.usu.edu/theatre/ and https://www.usu.edu/lyricrep/.

 

Utah State University is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

 

Caine College of the Arts

 

The Caine College of the Arts (CCA) seeks to make the arts more visible, more innovative, and more fully integrated into the intellectual life of Utah State University and the communities it serves. The CCA is a collaborative community, representing the collective strengths and voices of the arts and it acts as a conduit for connecting people and programs. The CCA offers a visiting artist program that brings important artists, designers, and scholars to campus, is home to award-winning faculty, features a world-class performance hall, offers internships with prominent artists and designers, and operates several international study opportunities. The College houses the Departments of Art + Design, Music, and Theatre Arts, and is closely affiliated with the Nora