Head Carpenter

Head Carpenter

Join our community and experience Emerson College! The Head Carpenter works closely with the Technical Director and scenic students & staff to build and install student scenic designs.

• Partner closely with Technical Director to ensure supervision of construction, painting, rigging, and installation of scenery and properties for Emerson Stage productions
• Supervise and instruct students engaged in co-curricular production work, various class labs, or working as student employees
• Monitor shop stock material inventories and advise T.D. when stocks are low. Maintain running accounts of materials used per project when appropriate
• Ensure the regular maintenance of shop tools and equipment
• Ensure the daily clean-up of the shop, including an inventory of tools
• Other duties as assigned
• Ensure the safe use of hand tools, power tools, machinery, and handling of scenic construction materials
• Manage Material Safety Data Sheets
• Attend weekly Production Meetings (Fridays 9a-1p), attend Technical Rehearsals (evenings/weekends) as required, be on-call/available during performances (evenings/weekends), attend monthly Design/Tech Area meetings with faculty and production area staff (costumes, props, paint, sound, scenic)

• Candidates should hold a BA/BFA in Theatre Production or equivalent experience, ideally 2-4 years' experience, preferably at an institution of higher learning.
• Experience in carpentry techniques including layout and construction, including preparation of cutting lists, lofting, sawing, sub-assembly & assembly
• Experience in working with CNC routers and software
• Experience in metalworking techniques, including rolling, forming, bending, shearing, cutting, SMAW & GMAW welding
• Experience in basic scenic painting techniques, including flame-retardant treating, sizing, basing, cartooning, and pouncing
• Experience in CAD/AutoCAD, Vectorworks, Excel & Google Suite
• Valid Driver's License Required

• Strong organizational, interpersonal and education-focused approach

• Ability to sit or stand for long periods
• Ability to concentrate for long periods of time

• Typical office environment /shop environment

Salary for this ten (10) month position is $49,039 - $60,122, commensurate with experience. In-office expectations This position requires an in-person presence on the Boston Campus during the work week.

Grade of Position: S-23-07E Employment Category:
Regular Scheduled Weekly

Hours:

36.25

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

In addition to a competitive salary, Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week.

Emerson Employment Categories influence work schedules, benefits eligibility, and time off policies. Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses, dental plans, generous time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits, such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings, are available.

Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.