Use your carpentry and general creative skills in the event industry creating environments for corporations, gala, causes and more.

If you want a creativity stable full time year round employment with benefits, the event world is waiting for you. Ampa Events, an event production company and scene shop, seeks candidates for a Lead Installer, Carpentry Technician. If you are seeking stable employment, wish to plant roots in one place and are willing to contribute in a variety of areas in addition to carpentry responsibilities to advance Ampa Events, a company that has been in business for 25 years, this may be the job for you.

Responsibilities include:

1. Assume leadership role in the execution of a customer order to include coordinating the logistics for the event, loading and unloading trucks, travel to the site, installation and strike, instructing clients on proper use of equipment and monitoring the event as needed.
2. Understand the production completely and with an ability to assign tasks for efficient execution of events.
3. Be the face of Ampa as needed while onsite, promoting the company at all times.
4. Facilitate and manage vehicle loads and unloads in advance per event schedule.
5. Ensure the correct equipment is loaded with all parts and support equipment
6. Enforce current safety policies and standard procedures.
7. Facilitate the receipt and unload of vehicles after events managing the correct restocking of equipment.
8. Maintain equipment including necessary cleaning and repairs before and after events.
9. Complete and submit all required event paperwork in a timely manner.
10. Assist with cataloging of inventory, including data input to the Filemaker Database System
11. Maximize the efficient use of space with the physical organization of inventory.
12. Train support staff in warehouse and event procedures.
14. Other duties as assigned.

Carpentry responsibilities:

1. Execute orders per designs and seek guidance as needed from Art Director and sales team.
2. Build shipping boxes and other projects as needed.
3. Design projects independently or as part of a team using computer and shop skills.

Required skills and qualifications:
- University degree in theater or creative arts
- Self starter, able to work independently or as part of a team
- Good driving record, able to drive small box trucks and pull utility trailers.
- Good written/verbal communications: computer, web, and electronic skills. MAC experience preferred.
- Good interpersonal skills - ability to interact positively with clients and internal team to facilitate positive outcomes.
- Comfortable juggling multiple projects and working in a fast-paced environment that involves quick turn times and rapidly changing priorities.
- Ability to lift and move heavy objects up to 75 lbs. without assistance.
- The ability to work irregular hours, including nights and weekends, to meet client needs.
- Travel and overnight stays are required as needed to meet client needs.

Wages and Benefits
$42,000 - $45,000
Healthcare
IRA with 3% company match
Paid vacation and sick leave
Liberal PTO

TO APPLY
Send complete resume with cover letter, explaining why you are ideal for this position and how your skill set will advance Ampa Events.

www.ampaevents.com