Liberty University

Carpenter for Theatre Arts

Lynchburg, VA · Director · Full-time

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 24 days ago

CommunicationProblem Solving

About the role

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion. Completing all construction for sets, scenic props, etc. for any production coming out of the scene shop. Keeping the workspace organized, maintaining tools and equipment, and meeting safety requirements. This position is supervised by the Technical Director.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Perform standard construction tasks as assigned.
Perform in the safe use of standard, power, and stationary tools.
Participate in the build, load-in, and strike phases of each theatre production.

1-3 years of experience in theatrical or general carpentry.
Strong experience in carpentry, understanding different construction methods.
Expertise of standard, power, and stationary tools, and safe operation of those tools.
Working knowledge of all areas of a production/fabrication shop.
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing to convey clear, well-articulated information.
Ability to understand, speak, and write English to convey messages and correspond in an articulate and professional manner.
May be required to sit to perform deskwork or type on a keyboard.
Regularly required to hear and speak to effectively communicate orally.
Able to read and understand construction drafting.
Possess public communication skills that allow professional representation of Liberty University.
Strong organizational skills.
Computer skills.
Intuitively able to reason, analyze information and events, and apply judgment to solve problems of both a routine and complex nature.
May be required to travel to local and on-campus locations.

Working independently and exercising good judgment and discretion.
Completing all construction for sets, scenic props, etc. for any production coming out of the scene shop.
Keeping the workspace organized, maintaining tools and equipment, and meeting safety requirements.
This position is supervised by the Technical Director.
As a scene shop it can become loud with the use of tools.

All personnel related activities such as compensation, benefits, transfers, job classification, assignments, working conditions, educational assistance, terminations, layoffs, and return from layoffs, and all other terms, conditions and pri

The University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
The University's hiring practices and EEO discrimination practices are in full compliance with both federal and state law.

This listing is sourced directly from Liberty University's careers page and normalized into a canonical job model.