Studio Scenic Carpenter – Sets & Props (Part-Time)

University of Wisconsin; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

PBS Wisconsin, a service of Wisconsin Public Media, is hiring a Scenic Production Assistant to build studio sets and props. This hands-on carpentry role involves framing, cutting, assembling, and finishing scenic elements, then installing and striking them for productions at UW–Madison facilities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the lead scenic designer, maintaining inventories, and keeping shop areas orderly.

Qualifications

• Hands-on carpentry experience required.
• Ability to read construction plans.
• Ability to build scenic or theatrical elements as part of productions.

Responsibilities

• Assist in building, installing, and taking down scenic sets and props for studio and remote productions and events.
• Keep the scene shop and storage areas clean, organized, and free of clutter.
• Maintain accurate inventories and records of scenic equipment and properties.
• Other scenic and production-related responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Hands on carpentry experience

Read plans

Build scenic elements

Education

HS Diploma Preferred

Job description

PBS Wisconsin, a service of Wisconsin Public Media, is hiring a Scenic Production Assistant to build studio sets and props. This hands-on carpentry role involves framing, cutting, assembling, and finishing scenic elements, then installing and striking them for productions at UW–Madison facilities.

Responsibilities include collaborating with the lead scenic designer, maintaining inventories, and keeping shop areas orderly.