Scenic Carpenter/Shop Assistant - Proctors Group : Job Details

JOB SUMMARYProctors Collaborative is the Capital District's leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady and Saratoga, and education, civic engagement and economic development initiatives throughout the region. We're changing expectations about how the arts serve a community. The Collaborative Scene Shop (located in the Rotterdam Industrial Park) builds the sets for Capital Repertory Theatre, and other performances produced by Proctors Collaborative. It also builds scenery for outside clients to serve audiences by lowering the inputs to producing live performances.The Collaborative Scene Shop seeks a Scenic Carpenter to join it team. This position would be per diem and part time. The position consists primarily of wood construction, with opportunity to rig, weld, or expand your skill set in other ways.ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adept in the usage of power tools
• Ability to meet deadlines on a tight time schedule
• Capacity for working in a team environment
• Proficient in reading plans and drafting.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

• Knowledge of carpentry and basic tools
• Flexibility to sometimes work outside of normal business hours and in a variety of locations. Assistance with transportation is possible.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Ability to lift up to 75 pounds
• Capacity to stand for extended periods of time
• Capable to bend, twist and kneel.

Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect. Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans' status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.