Seasonal Scenic Carpenter – Production

Playwright Co; New York (NY); Hybrid; USD 59,000 - 61,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Complimentary admission to Juilliard&

403(b) plan

Tuition remission for Juilliard Ext.

Generous paid time off

Winter break and Summer Fridays

Job summary

The Juilliard School is seeking a Staff Carpenter to construct and install scenic elements for Juilliard productions and perform required maintenance across the scene shop and performance spaces.

The role pays $35.75 per hour, with a 40-hour week for 42 weeks, and is part of the IATSE union. You will build from drawings, rig safely, and support weekend/evening work if needed, while maintaining equipment and meeting shop deadlines.

Qualifications

• Three years of scenery construction experience.
• Be able to maintain professional demeanor in fast-paced environment.
• Commitment to equity, diversity, inclusiveness, and belonging.
• Welding experience and safe theatrical rigging preferred.
• Experience in educational environments is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Construct scenery using industry techniques and materials.
• Build and install scenic elements from construction drawings or designer drawings as directed.
• Build and install scenic elements using safe and efficient techniques.
• Participate in strike of scenic elements.
• Implement basic safe rigging techniques for theater venues.
• Maintain equipment and facilities in the scene shop and Juilliard venues.
• Accurately track project usage of inventory items.
• Work at elevated heights on ladders, personnel lifts, in the grid, and on temporary structures.
• Follow safety guidelines for all Juilliard facilities and equipment.
• Work weekends and evenings as needed.
• Work run crews for Juilliard productions as needed
• Be on time and prepared for work when scheduled.
• Ability to work independently.
• Meet deadlines specified by Shop Managers

Skills

Teamwork

Professional demeanor

Safety awareness

Education

BA in technical theater

Job description

The Juilliard School is seeking a Staff Carpenter to construct and install scenic elements for Juilliard productions and perform required maintenance across the scene shop and performance spaces.

The role pays $35.75 per hour, with a 40-hour week for 42 weeks, and is part of the IATSE union. You will build from drawings, rig safely, and support weekend/evening work if needed, while maintaining equipment and meeting shop deadlines.