Assistant Carpenter; Theatrical; Morrison Center

To coordinate event technical production staff and equipment operations for a multipurpose entertainment facility; may operate electronic equipment and tools and perform related work.

The Morrison Center is recognized as a major destination for arts and culture, annually hosting hundreds of live entertainment and arts education offerings that serve to enrich the lives of patrons of all ages. As a Boise State affiliate, the Center’s budget is supported by ticket sales, facility rentals, donations and the generous support of the Morrison Center Endowment Foundation, Inc.

The Center does not receive support from state appropriations. The latest economic impact study for the Morrison Center shows the generation of $27.9M in value to the local and state economy. For more information on our programs and history, please visit us at

Applies skills and job knowledge in area of specialization; may adapt procedures, operations, techniques, tools, materials, and/or equipment to meet needs of area of specialization; may work on non-routine tasks; resolves issues/makes working decisions within area of specialization or responsibility with minimal supervision.

60% of Time the Assistant Carpenter must:

• Plan and organize event technical staffing, equipment and facility requirements; meets with event production staff to determine production needs and establish schedules; trains, schedules, coordinates and supervises crews in all aspects of technical setups to include sound equipment, lighting equipment, staging and flooring; makes recommendations on hiring, evaluation, and personnel actions for student workers; completes forms and prepares written reports; may supervise and train crews in up and down rigging.
• Assembles scenery; operates forklift; maintains and repairs staging and flooring; establishes and maintains preventive maintenance schedule for sound and lighting equipment, flooring staging, and other equipment as needed; recommends equipment replacement; maintains inventory of parts and supplies. May operate lighting and audio equipment.

35% of time:

Responsibilities include managing student and professional employees assigned to the department, assisting with the construction of sets, assisting with loading and unloading of production trucks, repair and maintenance of facility equipment, and other aspects of technical theatre and event services for the Center's annual season.

5% Perform other duties as assigned.

• Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services
• Knowledge of media production, communication, and dissemination techniques and methods.
• Knowledge of administrative and clerical procedures and systems such as word processing, managing files and records and other office procedures and terminology
• Ability to communicate information effectively

Experience:

scheduling and coordinating crews in the set up and tear down of equipment in a concert or entertainment environment; operating and maintaining commercial audio, lighting and rigging systems.

• Minimum 2 years of experience as a stage/event technician.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrate initiative and ownership of assigned tasks.
• Ability to work independently and be comfortable running small events.
• Punctuality, professionalism, and a positive, collaborative attitude when working with clients and co-workers.
• Availability and willingness to work extended hours including nights, weekends, and holidays.
• Experience with additional production disciplines such as audio, video, rigging, and fabrication.
• Working knowledge of basic electrical theory…