Des Moines Metro Opera is looking for a leader to join our stage carpentry team. The stage carpentery team are split into two teams: a morning shift and evening shift. The evening team (run team) will start most of their day by running the show, take a meal break and then begin the repertory change out of that production and into the next. The morning team (AM team) will start their day by installing the next production and after a meal break perform notes and prepare the space for the performance.

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
The below responsibilities are in no means a complete list of tasks/responsibilities.
+bull; Work with-in and lead the stage carpentry team on stage for the set-up, take-down, repertory changeovers, running of the scenery on the stage.
+bull; Participate in and inspire safe working practices in others. Accept no corners cut.
+bull; Provide all necessary information to the run crew leads / Head Stage Carpenter for the safe and successful running of all shows.
+bull; Be a problem-solver and be solutions oriented +ndash; working with the team to make our goals.
+bull; Assistant in warehouse / scenic shop organization of the scenery.
+bull; Load weights and assist in operation of the fly system, if willing.
+bull; Comply and enforce safe working techniques, safety policies and procedures and all rules.
+bull; Strive for a workplace that is; team-focused, creative, positive, professional and solution based +ndash; encouraging all members of the team.

Skills and Knowledge:
Any combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
+bull; Experience working onstage, with ideally at least 2+ year working onstage after completing a technical theatre training.
+bull; Experience leading teams.
+bull; Excellent verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to tailor to the needs of the listener/reader.
+bull; Proven ability working with-in a diverse, multi-generation workforce.
+bull; Ideally some basic experience working with/in a scenic shop is an asset.
+bull; Experience working in a repertory production format is helpful.
+bull; Experience working in a fly house is an asset.
+bull; Experience loading/unloading trucks.
+bull; Experience assembling/disassembling scenery onstage.
+bull; Experience with basic hand tools and power tools is important.
+bull; Experience running shows is important.
+bull; Willingness to try new things and learn.
+bull; Driver+rsquo;s License and ability to drive a 26+rsquo; box truck.
+bull; OSHA 10 or greater qualifications.


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
+bull; Ability to sit, stand, traverse a working stage/shop environment which includes ladders, uneven floors and workspaces associated with assembling scenery.
+bull; Work includes extended periods of standing, working in low light, climbing stairs/ladders, and may include working in a personnel lift.
+bull; Ability to lift 50lbs / ability to lift heavy objects/scenery properly/safely
+bull; Ability to wear a Type 2 hardhat, eye protection, hearing protection, respirator and any other safety equipment that may be needed.