Carpenter

City Theatre Company Pittsburghs leading professional theater dedicated to new plays is seeking a full-time CARPENTER.

From August to May the scenic team is responsible for realizing five subscription productions and supporting the Young Playwrights Festival and ancillary events. In June and July the City Theatre scenic team shifts its focus to rentals constructing scenery for companies such as Front Porch Theatricals and Chautauqua Theatre Company.

The anticipated start date is August 4. Scenic staff work from 9-5:30pm Monday-Friday at City Theatres Chosky Production Center at 1315 Bingham Street. Though uncommon for this position some overtime and weekend work is occasionally required.

Principle responsibilities and duties include but are not limited to:

• The safe and effective construction of scenery
• Participation in the packing load-in and strike of scenery
• Assisting in the cleaning and organization of shop tools equipment and space

The successful candidate will demonstrate:

• Strong carpentry skills particularly in wood construction
• Ability to read build drawings
• An enthusiasm for problem-solving and collaboration
• Clear and effective communication skills
• Comfort working on a team as well as independently
• Attention to detail and quality finish
• A commitment to collaboration and the organizations values which include a dedicated focus on Equity Diversity Inclusion & Accessibility; employees are expected to engage in professional training related to the organizations anti-racism commitments. Learn more about City Theatres commitments to this work at of position:
  • Comfort working at height including catwalks scaffolding and ladders at heights up to 20
  • Ability to lift 80 pounds and complete work that consistently requires standing and bending
  • Current with all CDC-recommended and eligible COVID-19 vaccines and boosters.

  Reporting & Compensation:

  The position reports directly to the Technical Director. It is a full-time non-exempt position with a rate of $20/hr and is eligible for overtime at time and a half. Benefits include a 100% employer-paid health plan optional vision and dental plans and generous paid leave.

  
  

  To Apply:

  Submit a resume and cover letter through the City Theatre hiring portal available under Auditions & Employment at ; or alternatively send materials via email to . The cover letter may be addressed to Production Manager Rachel DAmboise.

  
  

  Please use your cover letter to tell us about what you hope to bring to this role and how your background and experience respond to the desired skills and qualities.

  
  

  Not sure you meet 100% of our qualifications Research shows that men apply for jobs when they fulfill an average of 60% of the criteria. Yet women and other people who are systematically marginalized tend only to apply if they meet every requirement. If you believe that you could excel in this role we encourage you to apply.

  
  

  We are dedicated to considering a broad array of candidates including those with diverse workplace experiences and backgrounds. So whether you are returning to work after a gap in employment simply looking to transition or taking the next step in your career path we will be glad to have you on our radar.

  About City Theatre:

  City Theatre is an Equal Opportunity Employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse and equitable environment and we strongly encourage applications from BIPOC (Black Indigenous People of Color) candidates. In building an equitable work environment the organization values diverse backgrounds perspectives and skill sets. City Theatre does not discriminate based upon race religion color national origin gender (including pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions) sexual orientation gender identity gender expression age status as a protected veteran status as an individual with a disability or other applicable legally protected characteristics. City Theatre is committed to building a team that reflects its values and encourages all interested candidates to apply.

  
  

  Founded in 1975 City Theatre is in its 50th season as Pittsburghs home for bold new plays. Located in the historic South Side on its four-building cultural campus the company produces a season of regional and world premieres; its renowned Young Playwrights Festival now in its 25th year; a season-long reading series of new works in progress; and the annual Momentum Festival. City Theatres mission is to provide an artistic home for the development and production of contemporary plays that engage and challenge a diverse audience. Its vision is to be the best mid-sized theater in America. Organizational core values: Community; Collaboration; Equity Diversity Inclusion & Accessibility; and Creativity. With an annual average operating budget of over $3.3 million City Theatre is the largest performing arts organization not located in Pittsburghs downtown Cultural District and is a constituent and core member of the League of Resident Theaters (LORT) Theatre Communications Group (TCG) and the National New Play Network (NNPN). Clare Drobot serves as Artistic Director alongside Managing Director James McNeel. City Theatre is governed by a board of 21 community volunteers (Barbara Rudiak Board President). Learn more at