Assistant Scenic Paints Charge
* Position(s): 1
* Dates: Arrive: Thurs May 21, Start: Fri May 22, Last Day: Sun Aug 9, Depart: Mon Aug 10
* Pay: $900.00 a week, exempt salaried position
* Housing: Shared housing, fully furnished, collegiate style with a shared bedroom. Weekly Housing fee of $100.00
* Travel: Not provided
* Location: Brunswick, ME

Primary Responsibilities
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):
* Direct Supervisor: Scenic Paints Charge
* Assist the Scenic Paints Charge with the day-to-day operations
* Have good knowledge of all the shows in the season
* Work with Designers and the Artistic team for each production to realize their vision
* Interpret design renderings
* Mix colors based on designer renderings and color-matching based on existing pieces
* Base, primary, and finish painting of all hard pieces of scenery
* Sculpting and carving of foam shapes
* Laying out and painting of backdrops
* Work with the props department and scene shop on specialty paint and construction
* Touch-up and maintain all completed projects
* Organize, maintain, and clean workspaces and tools
* Attend all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as scheduled
* Participate in MSMT events as needed and/or required
* Adhere to the MSMT Safety protocols and all other applicable MSMT policies + procedures
* Drive MSMT vehicles
* Promote a collaborative, inclusive, positive and respectful working environment
* Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Qualifications
The following skills and experience are required:
* Advanced knowledge and experience with painting techniques, color mixing, sizing, and painting theatrical drops; theatrical carving and sculpting
* Intermediate knowledge of scenery construction
* Ability to read and interpret working drawings and renderings
* Preferred knowledge with safe handling and disposal of hazardous materials
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop
* Able to manage teams and foster both team and individual growth among employees
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and communication skills
* Experience working in a fast-paced, energized, and quickly changing environment
* Able to work independently and as a team player
* Detail oriented and able to prioritize efficiently
* Drivers license and clean driving record required
* Car preferred but not required

TO APPLY
Please submit to Kyle Coyer, Director of Production at jobs@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, 3 contact references which should include the persons Name, position, company they work for, and email address. Post your LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line please.
** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**