Overhire Carpenter​/Painter

Denver Center Theatre Company Temporary Positions

The Denver Center Theatre Company, a division of The Denver Center for the Performing Arts, is accepting applications for temporary positions on an ongoing basis. Please note that temporary positions are only available during our season, which runs July through May. Resumes are reviewed as positions become available and are added to our call list for contact as needed. An interview process is typically not required/offered.

Demand for these positions varies from production to production and from season to season. Positions vary in terms of both required experience and length of commitment, and are paid on an hourly basis.

Scene Shop Overhire Carpenter:
Construction, load-in and strike calls

Paint Shop Overhire:
Paint all finishes for theatrical scenery per scenic designer's specifications

Carpentry general skills and responsibilities may include:

• Theatrical carpentry skills
• Ability to read/interpret blueprints
• Mechanical aptitude
• Physical ability to lift and hold 50 pounds

Paint Shop general skills and responsibilities may include:

• General knowledge of theatrical paint techniques and faux finishes
• Match and mix paint colors from renderings and research images
• General knowledge of various brushes, sprayers, and other paint tools
• Physical ability to lift and hold 50 pounds

Working Conditions:

• Ability to work in loud and dusty environments
• Working on hands and knees
• Working at heights and from ladders
• Candidate may be asked to wear a respirator (fit test will be provided)

Compensation

$23.50 hourly

Benefits

Occasional positions include the following benefits:

Sick time accruals

The DCPA does not require applicants to disclose age, date of birth or dates of attendance and/or graduation from an educational institution in their application for employment. Applicants may redact these and other applicable dates from their resume, transcript, and any other material that they submit as part of their application for employment.

In order to provide high quality, culturally competent care to our patrons, students, guests and team members, it is of highest importance that our hiring practices reflect our values by offering an environment that celebrates diversity and embraces inclusion. All of our team members – regardless of race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, language, abilities/disabilities, socioeconomic status, geographic region, or other defining characteristics – should feel welcome and valued.