BRAVO - Master Carpenter

Oak Park Elementary School
US - Illinois - Oak Park
January 5, 2025

Position Type:
Athletics/Activities

Date Posted:
10/7/2024

Location:
Gwendolyn Brooks Middle School

Date Available:
10/28/2024

BRAVO - Master CarpenterRevised Oct 2024Perm/contract: TemporaryDepartment:Extra CurricularPrimary Reporting Location:Brooks Level:N/ASalary:TBDDate Available: 10/28/2024Job Category: Extra CurricularReports to:Sponsor/AdministrationPortrait of a District 97 Leader:

Champions the vision of the school district
Models a forward-thinking and innovative mindset
Stewards public funds with a high sense of responsibility
Leads with an unrelenting commitment to universal student success
Demonstrates the ability to organize teams to achieve common goals
Leads with an awareness of the cross-functional nature of district work
Generates a culture of care for, learning with and service to the community
Aspires to the highest standards of integrity, professionalism and confidentiality
Demonstrates a passion for working with a culturally, racially linguistically diverse district team of administrators, educators and staff in all roles
Actively seeks feedback, including critical feedback intended for professional growth
Understands the intersection of public school leadership, student learning and equity
Courageously addresses adult behavior that does not meet professional expectations

About the RoleDates TBD based on Production Schedule for - times are flexible (Monday-Friday, 9am-9pm - based on stage availability and Saturdays, times vary)

The Master Carpenter interacts with and responds to students, staff, parents/guardians, and community members in ways that demonstrates their alignment and agreement with the district's equity commitments as expressed in Board Policy 7:12: Ensuring Racial and Educational Equity.

Essential Skills and Responsibilities:

Capacity to solve problems and engage in creative thinking about challenges in a group setting
Excellent organizational skills
Maturity and understanding of the artistic process and excellent interpersonal, teamwork, and diplomacy skills
Proven ability to work independently and collaboratively in a fast paced, rapidly changing environment
Effective communication skills - verbal and written
Inventory and organize wood and supplies as necessary - utilize existing pieces, inventory before making new purchases. Make smart purchases and do not overbuy.
Create an itemized supply order for the show and present to the Artistic Director
After supply order is approved, place the order and oversee the delivery, load in and storage throughout the production
Meet with the Director for set design and vision - meet set design and build deadlines as agreed upon
Communicate any and all additional expenditures with Artistic Director for purchasing approval
This job requires flexible hours
Plan, organize and execute the show strike
Clearly communicate with the Bravo office weekly hours
Weekend hours and holidays must be approved for custodial coverage - please communicate in advance
Organize a daily schedule and list of things to be accomplished. Review these goals before and after each day
Responsible for managing and maintaining the set budget for the show
Manage all set aspects of the shows - design, organization, managing/delegating to other builders and parent volunteers (building, painting, dressing) projection designers, lighting designer
Organize/direct the crew students after school hours to help with construction and painting of the set
3 weeks prior to show - work with crew students to understand set moves and crew responsibilities
Communicate with stage managers and directors to best achieve the process of integrating the set functions with the production
Chart backstage functions for running crew to be organized, productive and successful
Maintain a clean shop, tool shed, stage and work environment. Stage and scene shop should be thoroughly swept after all build is done each day. Stage swept and ready for 3:30pm rehearsals
Leave time at the end of the day for stage crew to clean up and prepare for the next day
Check stage and house to be sure all tools and building supplies are put away after rehearsal and performances
If a tool is lost, the crew staff is financially responsible. Inventory all supplies daily.

Candidate Qualifications:

Minimum 3 years experience working in a professional scene shop or similar related experience with additional experience leading crews
Broad skill base and knowledge in carpentry, rigging, metalworking, and automation installation and operation
Knowledge of a wide variety of construction materials and methods used in the theater to construct theatrical scenery
Training and education in safe operation of stationary and portable power tools, hand tools, stage rigging and equipment
Familiarity with Microsoft Office and Vector Works
Familiarity with the Creative Connors System a plus
Valid driver's license. Must be comfortable driving a scissor lift

Physical Requirements:

This position requires the performance of light work-which may require exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently to move objects. The position includes close visual acuity, frequent talking, hearing, walking and standing, occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some stooping, kneeling, crouching and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. The job is performed in non-hazardous environments and a clean atmosphere.

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