Head Carpenter

Dates of Employment: May 19 – August 8, 2025

Reports To: Technical Director, Assistant Technical Director, Director of Production 

Supports: Carpentry Department, Opera Productions, Orchestra Productions,  Special Events 

Summary 

The Head Carpenter, under the supervision of the Technical Director, is responsible for  the construction, mounting, and rigging of scenery for Janiec Opera Company productions. The Head Carpenter supervises a crew of carpenters/carpentry  apprentices in the construction of scenery and scenic elements. They are also responsible for the maintenance of the scene shop equipment and supplies. A solid  knowledge of scenic construction is required with strong knowledge of technical design for stage. Holistic effective communication and dissemination of information is essential  to the successful execution of this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Maintain a safe, productive scene shop.
  • Train or supervise the training and education of each staff member in proper  safety procedures in conjunction with the Technical Director and Assistant  Technical Director.
  • Ensure excellence and quality of work in all scenery produced.
  • Ensure shop standards including: timeliness, cleaning up at end of day, and accurate materials tracking.
  • Regular communication with the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director about the progress of the shop.
  • Regular communication with the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director in the assignment of daily and weekly tasks of the staff.
  • Regular communication with paint charge to ensure scenery has been properly  prepared for paint.
  • Work under the Technical Director  and Assistant Technical Director to oversee the daily run of the shop.
  • Oversee Carpenters, Apprentices, and work-studies in the shop.
  • Oversee and assist in construction and rigging for main stage productions.
  • Oversee all load-ins and outs of productions as directed by the Technical Director and the Assistant Technical Director.
  • Run or assist in the run of overnight crews as needed.
  • Run shows as required.
  • Assist Technical Director in pre-season preparation of the scene shop.
  • Creation of construction drawings (especially in the pre-season) as directed by  the Technical Director.
  • Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
  • Supervised by the Technical Director and Director of Production. 

Qualifications 

  • Strong communication skills.
  • Highly motivated.
  • Good attitude and work ethic.
  • Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff members or outside  circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks and on your position as a whole.
  • Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve your job  performance.
  • Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and open  communication.
  • Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple sources that you  quickly prioritize and relay to Technical Director or Director of Production/ act upon if deemed  appropriate.
  • Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work well in a team dynamic. 

Requirements 

  • Complete satisfactory background check 
  • Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record 

Compensation 

  • Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing 

To apply, create an account and start an application using MyBMC. Please upload a cover letter and  resume (with references listed) to be considered for this position. 

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Any questions can be directed to: 

Andrea Boccanfuso 

Director of Production 

Brevard Music Center 

aboccanfuso@brevardmusic.org

 

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