The Great River Shakespeare Festival is Minnesota+rsquo;s largest professional equity theater outside of the Twin Cities since 2004. Employing over 70 people at the peak of the season, GRSF presents its five/six-week season of rotating repertory from late June through July in our new home at The ARC: Home of the Historic Masonic Theatre in downtown Winona, Minnesota.
GRSF is a professional acting company of 8 to 16 actors and 40+ designers, directors, technicians, apprentices, students, and administrative staff who come from around the country to present mainstage productions in repertory; education programs; and a variety of festival events in Winona every summer.
GRSF is committed to inclusive hiring. We encourage everyone to apply regardless of age, race, ethnicity, gender-identity, sexual orientation, or disability.
Also included:
Housing in Winona, MN from 1 day before start date to 1 day after end date
Great River Shakespeare Festival offers employee housing at East Lake Apartments on the WSU campus. Each apartment includes a full kitchen and an in-unit washer and dryer for added convenience.
Housing cannot accommodate animals unless they are certified service animals. We are unable to provide compensation should individuals choose to find other housing arrangements. If choosing to live somewhere else, the additional cost would unfortunately fall to the individual.
Travel:
Round trip compensation to and from Winona, MN. Either airfare or money for gas at 20 cents a mile, whichever is more cost effective.
Job Duties:
Participate in the load-in and strike of all GRSF equipment in the ARC
Assist in all aspects of creating, building, purchasing, modifying, and maintaining scenery for the mainstage shows
Safely operate scenic tools and equipment
Follow all safety procedures as laid out by supervisors
Execute the Scenic Designer+rsquo;s vision within given constraints as directed by the Technical Director
Drive company vehicles to pick up, drop off, and purchase scenery and materials as available
Assist in the maintenance and modification of scenery for any co-productions or external residencies
Work with the Technical Director to aid in modifications and maintenance of the ARC as time allows
Be present during every performance to run the show
Serve as crew swing for all mainstage shows, including learning all crew tracks on all mainstage shows and covering those tracks as needed. (Be ready to step in/sub for all crew positions including but not limited to: Assistant Stage Managers, Spot Operators, Wardrobe Supervisor, and all other back stage positions).
Maintain all scenery during run of shows
Lead and participate in all changeovers between performances
Organize all scenic, props, lighting, and sound changeovers and strikes with the Production Manager and relevant shop heads
Supervise and participate in changesovers between performances
Ensure the scenic, props, lighting, and sound crews are effectively maintaining all equipment and elements in their respective areas
Ensure areas used by GRSF are returned at the end of the season in the same condition they were received
Other duties as assigned
Skills:
Proactive + Self-Motivated: Takes initiative, anticipates needs, drives work forward independently.
Analytical Problem Solver: Inquisitive, curious, analytical, and effective at identifying and resolving challenges.
Adaptable + Growth-Oriented: Flexible in changing environments and committed to continuous improvement.
Accountable + Reliable: Takes ownership, delivers consistently, and maintains quality standards.
Collaborative Communicator: Works effectively with teams, fosters clear communication, and builds strong relationships.
Leadership + Team Development: Delegates effectively, mentors and trains others, and supports team success.
Results-Driven Organizer: Excels at project planning, scheduling, prioritization, time management, and meeting production deadlines.
Qualifications:
3+ years experience in carpentry or equivalent experience
Knowledge, experience, and ability to use basic power tools safely and efficiently
Knowledge, experience, and ability to oversee scenic apprentices using power tool safely and efficiently
Experience supervising or mentoring students/apprentices
Experience working and creating scenic items for rep
Run crew experience
Organizational and time management skills
Driver+rsquo;s license preferred
