Lead German Theater Designer & Set Builder Plus Lodging

Middlebury College; Bread Loaf (VT); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Lodging provided

Meal plan included

Campus facilities access

Job summary

The German Summer Language School at Middlebury College in Vermont is hiring a full-time stage designer/set builder to support two summer productions (July 1–Aug 15, 2020). The role requires close collaboration with directors and technical staff, and on-site construction for one production.

In addition to salary, lodging and a complete meal plan are provided. Access to campus facilities and daily life in the German School are included, with full participation and adherence to the German Language

Qualifications

• native or near-native German speaker.
• working proficiency in English.
• at least two productions as lead designer/ builder (please provide portfolio).
• ability to work under high pressure and respond to short-notice changes.
• ideally: experience with theater in an educational context.

Responsibilities

• Design and build stage elements for two productions, collaborating with directors and technical staff.
• Create on-site, movable designs suitable for summer performances.
• Support the German Summer Language School's co-curricular opera and plays and coordinate with production teams.

Skills

German language

English proficiency

Portfolio

Ability to work under pressure

Educational context theater

Job description

The German Summer Language School at Middlebury College in Vermont is hiring a full-time stage designer/set builder to support two summer productions (July 1–Aug 15, 2020). The role requires close collaboration with directors and technical staff, and on-site construction for one production.

In addition to salary, lodging and a complete meal plan are provided. Access to campus facilities and daily life in the German School are included, with full participation and adherence to the German Language