Set Build Lead - 205799

Sylvania; Anoka (MN); On-site; Part time

Job summary

Sylvania is seeking a Set Build Lead for a temporary fall theater production in Minnesota. You will head the physical set construction, collaborating with the Resident Set Designer, and mentor middle school crew members and parent volunteers in safe, hands-on scenic build techniques.

You will supervise and execute the build and strike, ensuring safety and adherence to the schedule from October 19 through November 22, with opening night on November 13.

Qualifications

• Experience in carpentry, scenic construction, general building and painting.
• Ability to instruct and supervise youth safely in a shop environment.

Responsibilities

• Execute set build according to provided technical designs.
• Supervise student crew and parent volunteers, ensuring safety and proper tool usage.
• Maintain build schedule from initial construction (Oct 19) through tech rehearsals (Nov 2) and final touch-ups leading to opening night (Nov 13).
• Supervise and execute strike (dismantling the set and restoring auditorium) on November 22 immediately following final performance.

Skills

Carpentry

Scenic construction

General building

Painting

Job description

Set Build Lead

This is a temporary position.

Overview

Lead the physical set construction for our fall theater production in collaboration with our Resident Set Designer. Direct parent volunteers and mentor middle school student crew members in safe, hands-on scenic build techniques.

Key Responsibilities:

• Execute set build according to provided technical designs.
• Supervise student crew and parent volunteers, ensuring safety and proper tool usage.
• Maintain build schedule from initial construction (Oct 19) through tech rehearsals (Nov 2) and final touch-ups leading to opening night (Nov 13).
• Supervise and execute strike (dismantling the set and restoring auditorium) on November 22 immediately following final performance.

Qualifications:

• Experience in carpentry, scenic construction, general building and painting (DIY experience is okay).
• Ability to instruct and supervise youth safely in a shop environment.

Hours:

Flexible afternoon/evening shifts (approx. 3:00-5:00 PM and/or 5:00-7:00 PM)

Salary:

Stipend - $1,500.00