Assistant Technical Director or Head Carpenter- Full Season

Job Dates:
May 2024 through May 2025
Year-Round position, contracts are renewed annually in May

Pay:
ATD=$800/wk., Head Carp=$725/wk. Plus additional 20% compensation for opening weeks
Free housing
Travel reimbursement at beginning and end of contract
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Days
401k eligibility after 1 year on contract

The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is seeking an ASSISTANT TECHNICAL DIRECTOR or HEAD CARPENTER for its 2024/25 Season. The Gateway is a professional non-profit theater located roughly 55 miles east of New York City on Long Island in Bellport, NY. A typical Gateway work week is 5 days. There are a few exceptions that are 6 days a week, Mainstage opening weeks, Haunt opening week, with additional compensation. Salary is negotiable, and on-site housing is provided. Gateway will also assist with transportation to and from its location in New York.
Please submit a resume to TechJobs@TheGateway.org

Our Season includes:
Summer 2024:
ROCK OF AGES
ESCAPE TO MARGARITAVILLE
BEAUTIFUL - THE CAROL KING MUSICAL
Several Concerts
2 Large Scale Childrens Theater Productions:
DISNEYS THE LITTLE MERMAID Jr
ROALD DAHLS WILLY WONKA Jr

Fall/Winter 2024:
Haunted House in October
WHITE CHRISTMAS

Spring 2025:
Musical - Title: TBA
ADDAMS FAMILY
2025/26 Season SHOW #1 -To Be Announced

Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist TD in overseeing all activities and safety of the Scenic Department
- Assist in maintaining a safe, secure, clean + organized office, shop, work, and storage spaces
- Running crews or Carpenters, Apprentices, and overhire technicians
- Loading in and changing over technical elements for each production
- Constructing scenery on an as needed basis
- Constructing/refurbishing sets that have been rented for a production
- Subbing in on run crew on occasion
- Loading, unloading, and cross loading of scenic trailers

Qualifications:
- Ability to run a crew, working on multiple projects at one time
- Must have good communication skills
- Knowledge of Theatrical building techniques
- Ability to read scenic drawing and build plans
- Capacity to solve problems
- Maturity and understanding of the artistic process
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
- Rigging/Flying a plus
- Metal Working and Welding skills a plus
- Ability to safely lift 60+ pounds
- Driver's license a plus

Carpentry Department will occasionally help in other areas of production on an as needed basis, due to the fact that it is the largest technical department at The Gateway. Staff positions in all departments will be expected to work alongside Apprentices and to promote a healthy and safe work/learning environment.

The Gateway is committed to a Covid19 safe workplace. In addition, strict protocols have been set forth by Actors Equity Association. In keeping with these requirements, The Gateway is a fully vaccinated workplace. All Staff will be required to be up to date on vaccinations before arrival. Masks policy is subject to change, and based on the current guidance.

The Gateway is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Gateway is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Send resume to Human Resources Department via e-mail: TechJobs@TheGateway.org
please include your prospective position in the subject line of your emails