Opera Carpenter

About the role

This position works with the opera scenic TD and opera scenic designer to build, install and strike opera scenery for our upcoming UNT College of Music opera season. All construction will take place in the UNT dance and theater arts scenic shop here on UNT campus under the supervision of the TD.

Responsibilities

• Interpreting technical drawings and cutting lumber as indicated.
• Assembling/constructing set pieces using safe and secure methods.
• Loading and unloading set pieces into a truck for transport across campus.

Requirements

• 3 years experience building theatrical scenery for a collegiate or professional level program.
• Associates degree or higher in a related field.
• Knowledge, Skills And Abilities: Must know how to read and interpret technical drawings for theatrical set construction. Must be able to lead a team of carpenters. Must have extensive knowledge of safety both in using all shop tools and in construction methods.

Qualifications

• Required License/Registration/Certifications: None specified.

Skills

Not specified.

Benefits

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Pay

$16.00 an hour

Schedule

Work will take place several weeks in the summer before the fall semester begins, over UNT winter and spring break. Strike week will occur in April 2027.

Special Instructions

• Applicants must submit a minimum of two professional references as part of their application. If needed, additional references can be added after the application has been submitted.