New job: Master Carpenter

Full time, year round position available immediately for an experienced theatrical carpenter with leadership and self-motivation abilities. This is not an entry level position. Must play well with others. Pay: $30,700 - $36,000 annually.

General:
Under the direction of the TD and/or ATD, the Master Carpenter (MC) assists in the preparation of construction drawings, builds and loads in scenery, helps to maintain the shop and theatre facilities and equipments, and directly supervises students, volunteers and over hire labor in the shop.

Ability to budget time, assume responsibility, and work as a team member while still seeing the big picture is critical.

Teaching:
The Master Carpenter has the opportunity to teach college-level stagecraft classes and labs for additional pay. Bachelor's Degree in technical theatre or design plus 3 years min. experience in scenic carpentry, or Associate's Degree plus 6 years experience required for teaching.

Skills:
The ideal candidate will have the following combination of skills and experience:
• Standard scenic carpentry
• Welding
• Drafting (CAD or VectorWorks experience a plus)
• Rigging (experience in counterweight systems esp.)
• Stage Mechanics (turntables, winches, etc.)
• Teaching experience (stagecraft, technical theatre)

Qualifications:
• Valid driver's license
• Ability to lift 50 lbs.

Benefits:
• Employer pays 100% health (Kaiser), dental and vision for employee
• Paid vacation and sick leave & holidays

Solano College Theatre: SCT is a division of Solano Community College, located in Fairfield, CA. SCT produces an 8 show season in 2 venues, the Campus Theatre (375 seats) in Fairfield and the Harbor Theatre (175 seats) in Suisun. SCT is an equal opportunity employer—we encourage all qualified persons to apply.

To Apply: Send letter & resume to Chris Guptill, Solano College Theatre, 4000 Suisun Valley Rd., Fairfield, CA 94534 or by email to chris.guptill@solano.edu

Dates: Dec 31, 1969-Dec 31, 1969
Pay: $30,700 - $36,000