Theater Scenery Carpenter — Off-Season, $25/hr, Housing

Third Avenue PlayWorks; Sturgeon Bay (WI); On-site; USD 28,000 - 40,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Local housing (apartment or donor home

Job summary

Third Avenue PlayWorks in Wisconsin seeks an Off Season Carpenter for a February 22–March 15, 2027 assignment. You will collaborate with the technical director to define production needs and build assigned scenery to completion, maintaining a clean, organized shop.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a scenery shop, the ability to work at heights, and proficient use of common power tools. Local housing is provided.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years experience in a scenery shop or similar.
• Comfortable working at heights, on ladders, and scaffolding.
• Read and interpret technical drawings.
• Creative problem solving and attention to detail.
• Clear communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate with technical director for the needs for each production
• Build any assigned scenery projects to completion.
• Keep track of material and hardware inventory and communicate needs with technical director.
• Assist in transporting scenery and materials to and from the shop.
• Maintain scenery shop and theater space (cleaning, organization, equipment maintenance, etc.)
• Proactively anticipate and communicate any potential problems with technical director.

Skills

Read and interpret technical drawings

Clear communication skills

Power tools familiarity

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Independent work

Creative problem solving

Attention to detail

Tools

Power tools

Job description

Third Avenue PlayWorks in Wisconsin seeks an Off Season Carpenter for a February 22–March 15, 2027 assignment. You will collaborate with the technical director to define production needs and build assigned scenery to completion, maintaining a clean, organized shop.

The role requires a minimum of 3 years in a scenery shop, the ability to work at heights, and proficient use of common power tools. Local housing is provided.