Temporary Production Carpenter

Overhire Carpenter

Performance Operations - Theater & Opera
College of Performing Arts

At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Carpenter to join its Performance Operations - Scenic Department Staff. The Scenic Department is responsible for the creation, alteration, and sourcing of all scenery for productions in the Mannes School of Music, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and School of Drama. The Overhire Carpenter is delegated as needed to work on builds, load ins and strikes. The Overhire Carpenter is a qualified and organized collaborator who can follow instructions, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic, fast‑paced, and highly team‑oriented environment. The Overhire Carpenter reports to the Production Shops Manager. Serve as a general hand called in to work with the Scenic Department and carry out tasks as assigned including cross‑department work as assigned by the Production Shops Manager or Temporary Lead Carpenter

Assist loading and unloading scenery into and out of performance venues

Work in production shops to construct scenery

Use ladders and genies in performance spaces to hang soft goods

Occasionally use sewing machines as needed for scenic soft good repairs and builds

Familiarity with some or many tools in a wood working setting

Experience as a stagehand or carpenter in other institutions

Some weekends and weeknights may be scheduled as needed and defined by the ongoing production tech schedules.

You’ll be at the nexus of strategy, operations, and innovation in a role that grows with your impact.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law. The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

We look forward to receiving your application!

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