CARPENTER

City Theatre Company; Pittsburgh (Allegheny County); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

City Theatre Company, a leading professional theater in Pittsburgh, is seeking a full-time Carpenter. This role involves constructing scenery for productions and requires strong carpentry skills, effective communication, and a commitment to collaboration. The position offers competitive compensation and benefits in a diverse work environment.

Benefits

100% employer-paid health plan

Optional vision and dental plans

Generous paid leave

Qualifications

• Comfort working at heights, including catwalks and ladders.
• Ability to lift 80 pounds with repetitive standing.
• Current with all recommended COVID-19 vaccinations.

Responsibilities

• Construct scenery safely and effectively.
• Participate in packing, load-in, and strike of scenery.
• Assist in cleaning and organizing shop tools.

Skills

Strong carpentry skills

Ability to read build drawings

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Description

City Theatre Company, Pittsburgh’s leading professional theater dedicated to new plays, is seeking a full-time CARPENTER.

From August to May, the scenic team is responsible for realizing five subscription productions and supporting the Young Playwrights Festival and ancillary events. In June and July, the City Theatre scenic team shifts its focus to rentals, constructing scenery for companies such as Front Porch Theatricals and Chautauqua Theatre Company.

The anticipated start date is August 4. Scenic staff work from 9-5:30pm Monday-Friday at City Theatre’s Chosky Production Center at 1315 Bingham Street. Though uncommon for this position, some overtime and weekend work is occasionally required.

Requirements

Principle responsibilities and duties include, but are not limited to:

• The safe and effective construction of scenery
• Participation in the packing, load-in, and strike, of scenery
• Assisting in the cleaning and organization of shop tools, equipment, and space

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong carpentry skills, particularly in wood construction
• Ability to read build drawings
• An enthusiasm for problem-solving and collaboration
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Comfort working on a team as well as independently
• Attention to detail and quality finish
• A commitment to collaboration and the organization’s values, which include a dedicated focus on Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; employees are expected to engage in professional training related to the organization’s anti-racism commitments. Learn more about City Theatre’s commitments to this work at www.CityTheatreCompany.org/EDIA

Requirements of position:

• Comfort working at height, including catwalks, scaffolding, and ladders at heights up to 20’
• Ability to lift 80 pounds and complete work that consistently requires standing and bending
• Current with all CDC-recommended and eligible COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

Reporting & Compensation:

The position reports directly to the Technical Director. It is a full-time, non-exempt position with a rate of $20/hr and is eligible for overtime at time and a half. Benefits include a 100% employer-paid health plan, optional vision and dental plans, and generous paid leave.

To Apply:

Submit a resume and cover letter through the City Theatre hiring portal available under “Auditions & Employment” at CityTheatreCompany.org; or, alternatively, send materials via email to [e-mail]. The cover letter may be addressed to Production Manager, Rachel D’Amboise.

Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role, and how your background and experience respond to the desired skills and qualities.

Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications? Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet, women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role, we encourage you to apply.

We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates, including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So, whether you are returning to work after a gap in employment, simply looking to transition, or taking the next step in your career path, we will be glad to have you on our radar.

About City Theatre:

City Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, People of Color) candidates. In building an equitable work environment, the organization values diverse backgrounds, perspectives, and skill sets. City Theatre does not discriminate based upon race, religion, color, national origin, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, age, status as a protected veteran, status as an individual with a disability, or other applicable legally protected characteristics. City Theatre is committed to building a team that reflects its values and encourages all interested candidates to apply.

Founded in 1975, City Theatre is in its 50th season as Pittsburgh’s home for bold new plays. Located in the historic South Side on its four-building cultural campus, the company produces a season of regional and world premieres; its renowned Young Playwrights Festival, now in its 25th year; a season-long reading series of new works in progress; and the annual Momentum Festival. City Theatre’s mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays that engage and challenge a diverse audience. Its vision is to be the best mid-sized theater in America. Organizational core values: Community; Collaboration; Equity, Diversity, Inclusion & Accessibility; and Creativity. With an annual average operating budget of over $3.3 million, City Theatre is the largest performing arts organization not located in Pittsburgh’s downtown Cultural District and is a constituent and core member of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT), Theatre Communications Group (TCG), and the National New Play Network (NNPN). Clare Drobot serves as Artistic Director alongside Managing Director James McNeel. City Theatre is governed by a board of 21 community volunteers (Barbara Rudiak, Board President). Learn more at www.CityTheatreCompany.org