Scene Shop Technician
Position(s): 3
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 hourly 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: Technical Director
* Build, install, and perform maintenance on all sets for all productions
* Work load-ins, load-outs, and all strikes for all productions
* Assist with maintaining and repairing all equipment, supplies, and stock items
* Assist with the daily cleaning and upkeep of the scene shop and its equipment
* 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:
* Construction experience using woodworking, framing, and finish carpentry; metal work and welding; soft goods and sewing skills; small motors, mechanisms, and electronics; pneumatics and hydraulics
* Training in the safe operation of stationary and portable power tools and hand tools
* Ability to read and interpret working drawings
* Aptitude for creative technical and artistic problem solving
* Proficient in Microsoft Office and any applicable software
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and communication skills
* Able to work 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**
