Scenic Carpenter - Temporary - Military veterans preferred

2025-04-17
Princeton University
Other

/yr

  employee   contract


Princeton
New Jersey
08544
United States


Scenic Carpenter - Temporary

US-NJ-Princeton

Job ID: 2023-17655
Type: Temporary
# of Openings: 1
Category: Building Trades and Technicians

Overview

The Lewis Center for the Arts at Princeton University seeks Over-hire Scenic Carpenters for seasonal work in Lewis Center Scene Shop. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. This is a temporary position. Rate is $26/hr.



Responsibilities

  • Candidates will assist in the fabrication, transport, installation, and strike of scenic elements for department productions and events.
  • Must be comfortable working a fast-paced production schedule and maintaining a flexible attitude towards evolving academic production needs.


Qualifications

  • Familiarity with a variety of skills and theatrical construction methods is required, including wood-working, welding, rigging and the ability to read construction drawings.
  • Must be able to lift or carry up to 70lbs occasionally and lift or carry up to 25 pounds frequently.
  • 3-5 years of professional theater experience; academic experience is a plus.
  • Preferred candidates may also possess skills in props work.

Be advised that you will be contacted only if there is further interest in your application. Your candidate dashboard may not display status updates for this requisition.

 

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Equal employment opportunity, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

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