Lead Carpenter

Overview

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

Responsibilities

Completely responsible for the successful completion of the jobs given to them, which includes following specifications of the technical drawings, completing on time, on budget, and maintaining a high level of quality, safety, and professional communication. Responsible for the efficient and profitable use of the company’s time, manpower and materials on each project assigned, and for tracking the progress and materials of the projects under his or her supervision. Take lead as requested and participate in the drop, load-in and setup of each show, and all changeovers, ensuring the safety of the crew and the accuracy of the construction. In coordination with Principal Carpenter and Technical Director, assign tasks and train crews upon request. Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Background in scenic design/technical production or equivalent professional experience

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in reading and interpreting technical drawings

Demonstrated knowledge and experience of building materials

Demonstrated knowledge and experience in a variety of construction techniques, including woodworking, welding, and other theatre construction materials

Working knowledge and proficiency of CAD and Vectorworks

Preferred Qualifications:

Problem-solving skills

Ability to delegate workload

Supervisory and coordination skills

KSA (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):

Attention to detail

Knowledge of rigging techniques and procedures

Ability to delegate tasks effectively

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 R1 university under the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Theatre (NAST).

 

Employment in this position is contingent upon a satisfactory background check. Utah State University is an AA/EO Employer and encourages gender and ethnic diversity. In recruiting for our team, we welcome the unique and diverse contributions that you can bring in terms of education, opinions, culture, ethnicity, race, sex, gender identity and expression, nation of origin, age, veteran’s status, color, religion, disability, sexual orientation and beliefs.

 

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, de