Props Technician
* Position(s): 1
* Dates: Arrive: Thurs May 21, Start: Fri May 22, Last Day: Sun Aug 23, Depart: Mon Aug 24
* Pay: $16.00 an hour, non-exempt position, eligible for overtime
* 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: Props Manager
* Work prop builds, set dress, load-ins, and strikes of all productions
* Construct, paint, acquire, and finish all properties as needed including hand props, paper goods, furniture, furnishings, and set decorations for all productions
* Repair, upholster, and refinish properties borrowed, purchased, or constructed for productions
* Pull properties from stock as needed for productions, rental, or rehearsal, which includes transporting furniture to and from an offsite warehouse
* Assist maintaining equipment, supplies, stock items, and participate in the day-to-day maintenance of the prop shop facilities
* Attend/assist with 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:
* Experience in the safe operation of stationary and portable power tools and hand tools
* Ability to read and interpret working drawings and renderings
* Skilled with woodworking, framing, and finished carpentry; metal working and welding; furniture finishing; sculpture, casting, and molding; upholstery, soft goods and sewing; crafting and painting
* Aptitude for creative technical and artistic problem solving
* Knowledge of Microsoft Office and Photoshop
* 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**