Job Title: Carpenter
Department: Production
Reports To: Technical Director
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt, Seasonal Full-time
Pay Tier: 3
Compensation: $780-845/week (45-50 weeks), competitive benefits package including health insurance, dental insurance, voluntary supplemental benefits, 401(k), vacation, sick time, and paid holidays.
Start Date: July 14, 2025
About the Hiring Process: Application will be open until position filled. Applications will be screened starting June 2, 2025.
Interview Process Includes: Application submission review, recruiter phone screen (only if qualified after application review), hiring manager interview and/or panel interview, and reference checks (approximately 4-6 week process).
Summary:
Under close supervision of the Technical Director and Scene Shop Supervisor, the Carpenter is responsible for constructing, installing, and striking scenic elements for all productions in Trinity Rep+rsquo;s season. For select productions, the Carpenter also serves as the Stage Carpenter during performances, collaborating with the Stage Management team to facilitate the needs of each show. This includes maintaining all scenic and technical elements, as well as operating scenic and automation effects during performances.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the following:
Use power tools including table and crosscut saws
Work with wood, metal, plastics and other materials
Understand and interpret working drawings and models
Assist in researching and developing mechanical, electronic and pneumatic systems
Develop both standard and non-standard set pieces
Collect off-site materials
Facilitate problem solving with actors, crews, stage manager, and other theater staff
Repair the set during the run of the play as needed
Tear down the set for disposal, storage of reusable pieces, or some combination of both
Understanding rigging, scenic automation, and general scenic construction
Monitoring the condition of the scenery and technical elements and either performing the required maintenance and repairs or communicating larger repairs or issues to the TD
Ensuring a safe work and performance space for actors and crew
Touching up scenic paint as needed through the run of a show and informing the Charge Painter of more involved paint repair needs
Serving on the performance run crew
Occasional operation of automation effects and equipment
Qualifications:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Experience / Education:
Three or more years of professional carpentry employment or internship; interest and/or involvement in an arts-related enterprise; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Theater experience is a plus.
Technical Skills/Knowledge:
Excellent communication, collaboration, and organizational skills
General knowledge of tools, rigging and building
Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as fractions, ratios, and proportions
Ability to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry
Welding experience a plus
Knowledge of backstage equipment and activities during the run of a theatrical performance
Creativity is a positive in this role
Physical Demands:
The physical demands described here 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 the essential functions.
Ability to repeatedly move, transport, or position objects weighing up to 50-70 lbs. either alone or with assistance
Ability to work safely at heights of up to 20+rsquo; on ladders or scaffolding
Safety equipment may be necessary at times depending on the task
Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a prolonged period
Must be able to ascend and descend steps, stairs, ladders, and scaffolding regularly
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Typical schedule is weekdays, additionally a couple months a season will include regular evening and weekend schedules as assigned for run crew/Stage Carpenter duties
The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high
The light level in the work environment ranges from light to dark
All work for this position is required to be completed in person
Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams
Trinity Rep is on an active and ongoing journey to be an anti-racist organization, advancing anti-racist policies and practices, and fostering and sustaining a culture that values community, social justice, and equity
This position will have multiple weeks off unpaid each summer based on our season schedule, which will be known in advance
Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep+rsquo;s commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/antiracism.
