Carpenter/Stagehand

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Job Summary

The University of Colorado Boulder's College of Music encourages applications for a 1% on-call Carpenter/Stagehand!

The Carpenter/Stagehand assists in building scenery for College of Music productions and assists with maintenance of the scenic shops and Music Theatre, to create a clean, safe environment for these activities. The Carpenter/Stagehand will also be asked to assume a crew assignment for the shows.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of the top comprehensive music schools in the country. The College of Music offers seven degree programs in over 28 fields of study, at the bachelor's level through the doctorate. Our dedicated and encouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 70 full-time faculty, 30 part-time faculty, and 30 professional, technical and administrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerous guest lectures, master-classes, and outreach events each year!

The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Build scenery.
• Crew productions.
• Maintenance and cleaning.

What You Should Know

1% On-call for the College of Music in the scene shop and as crew for College of Music productions. Can exceed full time some weeks. 0 hours others. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary because working some weekends and evenings will be required.

What We Can Offer

The hourly pay range is $19.00 - $20.00.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

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Be creative. Be talented. Be Boulder.

What We Require

• A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.
• Must be a current Colorado resident.

What You Will Need

• Proficient at construction of scenery and stage properties with standard shop tools such as saws, drills, drivers, staplers, etc. using established scenic carpentry norms.
• Can read theatrical line drawings.
• Able to work independently on varied projects in the shop.
• Helps maintain a clean and safe working environment.
• Able to operate as a deck hand or other crew assignment during technical rehearsals and performances of musicals and operas.
• Ability to work well as a team member for fast paced production environments.

What We Would Like You to Have

• At least 2 years of experience in scenic construction. Can be in professional or academic settings, with some festival or intensive summer experience preferred.
• Welding experience is preferred.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

• A current resume that includes date ranges for each position held and whether the position was full-time or part-time.
• Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.
• DD-214 for veteran applicants.
• Qualified veterans are eligible for veteran's preference points within the State classified system. If you are a veteran and would like to have your DD214 evaluated to determine your eligibility for preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to this posting. If you do not wish to upload a DD214, please email a copy to ... and reference the job to which you are applying.
• Optional: If using the educational substitution for experience: proof of degree or transcripts.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by June 27, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

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