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ANTICIPATED MASTER CARPENTER POSITION

Department of Theater and Dance

Indiana University of PA

Theater-by-the-Grove, the producing theater of the Department of Theater and Dance, anticipates having a full time position with benefits open this fall for a "master carpenter" that serves as a scene studio supervisor. The pay is adequate, with benefits which are competitive.

Although the position doesn't require a college degree, a degree in theater and a year of experience running a scenery studio is preferred. This is a typical university scenery building job, leading the scenery construction studio, and with an obligation to assist practicum students (who are also learning in the Stagecraft and other technology classes). Theater-by-the-Grove produces 3 plays, one musical, one dance concert and a touring production each year.

The work is 37.5 hrs/wk typically Monday thru Friday. Begins August 15 to September 15 as a one month contract paid by Theater-by-the-Grove, but without benefits. Then applications will be taken by IUP’s Department of Human Resources for the 9 month position with benefits. Adjustments can be made in the schedule to get whoever is in the position out into whatever summer work they do for the summer of 2008.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume and references to Brian Jones (brjones@iup.edu), TBTG director of production, in reply to this message, or to Department Chair Barb Blackledge (bblackle@iup.edu).

Carpenter
Department of Theatre and Dance

Perform specialized carpentry work in the construction, repair, and maintenance of scenic staging, platforms, stairways, flattage, doors, windows, scaffolding, decorative units, furniture and props.

Employ a broad range of scenic construction materials, including but not limited to plastics, steel, aluminum, adhesives and scenic paints.

Clean, sharpen, maintain, and repair hand, bench, and floor-standing shop equipment.

Work, operate, and store equipment in accord with the safety standards of the carpentry trade; use safety equipment as necessary; clean up work area routinely; maintain a safe work area; ensure that safe operating practices are employed at all times by student assistants.

Develop scenery construction schedules defined by specific budgets for at least six major productions per year.

Estimate time and material required for assigned tasks.

Work effectively with faculty, guest and/or student designers and technical directors as a collaborative member of the production team.

Assist the department in tracking and maintaining equipment and supply inventories.

Initiate departmental purchase requests for equipment and supplies related to the scenery studio. Maintain a record of expenditures.

Supervise work-study students by scheduling, assigning work, providing assistance, conducting on-the-job training, and reviewing their work for adherence to specifications, standards, and safety.

Assist the faculty technical director or faculty scene designer by scheduling those students working in the shop for academic credit, assigning work, providing assistance, and reviewing their work for adherence to specifications, standards, and safety.

Perform related duties as assigned by the department’s Director of Production or the Department Chair.