Head Carpenter

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The Head Carpenter works closely with the Technical Director and scenic students & staff to build and install student scenic designs.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Partner closely with Technical Director to ensure supervision of construction, painting, rigging, and installation of scenery and properties for Emerson Stage productions

• Supervise and instruct students engaged in co-curricular production work, various class labs, or working as student employees

• Monitor shop stock material inventories and advise T.D. when stocks are low. Maintain running accounts of materials used per project when appropriate

• Ensure the regular maintenance of shop tools and equipment

• Ensure the daily clean-up of the shop, including an inventory of tools

• Other duties as assigned

• Ensure the safe use of hand tools, power tools, machinery, and handling of scenic construction materials

• Manage Material Safety Data Sheets

• Attend weekly Production Meetings (Fridays 9a-1p), attend Technical Rehearsals (evenings/weekends) as required, be on-call/available during performances (evenings/weekends), attend monthly Design/Tech Area meetings with faculty and production area staff (costumes, props, paint, sound, scenic)

QUALIFICATIONS – Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform job. 

• Candidates should hold a BA/BFA in Theatre Production or equivalent experience, ideally 2-4 years’ experience, preferably at an institution of higher learning.

• Experience in carpentry techniques including layout and construction, including preparation of cutting lists, lofting, sawing, sub-assembly & assembly

• Experience in working with CNC routers and software

• Experience in metalworking techniques, including rolling, forming, bending, shearing, cutting, SMAW & GMAW welding

• Experience in basic scenic painting techniques, including flame-retardant treating, sizing, basing, cartooning, and pouncing

• Experience in CAD/AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Excel & Google Suite

• Valid Driver’s License Required

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES – May be representative, but not all-inclusive, of those knowledge, skills, and abilities commonly associated with the job.  

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and education-focused approach

PHYSICAL ABILITIES – Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods

• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

WORK ENVIRONMENT – Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.

• Typical office environment /shop environment

Salary for this ten (10) month position is $49,039 - $60,122, commensurate with experience.

IN-OFFICE EXPECTATIONS
This position requires an in-person presence on the Boston Campus during the work week.

Grade of Position: S-23-07E

Employment Category: Regular

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Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

10 month position paid over 10 months

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week. 

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.