Scenery Fabricator (Carpenter/Welder) - The College of Liberal Arts & Sciences (CLAS) and Office of Performing Arts and Engagement
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- Jan 09, 2024 Post Date
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- 24001287 Requisition #
Education Required:
- BA/BFA degree in theatrical production for theatre, dance and/or opera or equivalent educational and professional experience.
Required Qualifications:
- 1-2 years of experience in scenery fabrication.
- Demonstrated ability to work independently from blueprints and technical drawings with only verbal instructions from the shop supervisor, as demonstrated at a working proficiency level.
- Demonstrated ability to work quickly and accurately, and in a safe manner.
- Working experience and demonstrable skill in scenery construction, wood structural layout and construction techniques, metal structure layout and construction techniques. Knowledge of jigs and layout procedures.
- Valid driver’s license and ability to meet UI Fleet Safety Standards.
Desired Qualifications:
- Experience with foam carving and shaping.
- Experience with finish carpentry including trim work, milling and shaping.
- Experience in training and mentoring students in theatrical construction techniques.
- Experience as a stage carpenter, flyman, and rigger in a proscenium theatre.
Position and Application details:
For additional job details and to apply please visit https://jobs.uiowa.edu/ and access requisition #24001287.
In order to be considered for an interview, applicants must upload the following documents and mark them as a "Relevant File" to the submission.
- Resume
- Cover Letter
Job openings are posted for a minimum of 14 calendar days and may be removed from posting and filled any time after the original posting period has ended. Successful candidates will be required to self-disclose any conviction history and will be subject to a criminal background check and credential/education verification. Up to 5 professional references will be requested at a later step in the recruitment process. Please note that this position is not eligible for visa sponsorship in the United States.
For additional questions, please contact: kellie-kucera@uiowa.edu
Equal opportunity/affirmative action employer
The University of Iowa is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply and will receive consideration for employment free from discrimination on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy (including childbirth and related conditions), disability, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, service in the U.S. military, sexual orientation, gender identity, or associational preferences.
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