Job Opportunities

 

A.D. Players is always looking for talented and dedicated individuals with a passion for promoting the arts in a Christian environment.

 

Seasonal technician overhire

AD Players are looking to add new hardworking and motivated people to our pool of over-hires. We are looking for carpenters, props artists, scenic artists and general laborers.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: 

  • Work with Assistant Technical Directors, Shop Foreman, and other scene shop personnel to create (build and paint), install, maintain, and breakdown scenic elements supporting the director and scenic designer’s vision for each production

  • Read and interprets shop drawings

  • Fabricate and installs high quality scenic elements

  • Work independently on specific projects given drafting, drawings or instructions

  • Assist in the maintenance of the building and equipment as time allows

  • Other related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Professional experience in basic carpentry, soft goods

  • Proficiency working with power tools

  • Ability to read and interpret construction and design drawings

  • Attention to detail and accuracy of work

  • Experience in professional technical theater is preferred

  • Optimism, sense of humor, creativity, problem solving abilities, and the ability to work under time constraints with artistic people and overhire as well as working on projects alone

  • Team player with outstanding problem-solving abilities, time management skills, diplomacy, and communication

  • Ability to work with a large variety of materials (wood, foams, plastics, plaster, metals etc.) Any experience working with these materials is desired

  • Experience in minor electrics, mechanics and/or rigging is helpful

REQUIRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • Two years of construction experience.

  • Two years of practical theater experience.

  • Experience with power tools.

  • Knowledge of proper shop safety procedures.

PREFERRED EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE:

  • At least two years of college education or equivalent theater experience.

  • Knowledge of house fly systems.

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

A.D. Players is a high-energy organization with a demanding mission. Employees will sometimes experience heavy workloads under very tight timelines. In addition, occasional work may be required outside of normal business hours, including some evenings and weekends to support programming, performances, and other A.D. Players initiatives.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Mobility: ability to stand, bend, crawl, reach, carry, climb ladders, stairs.

• Safely lifting loads of 50 pounds by oneself, lifting 100-200 pounds with two or three people.

• Ability to use standard power tools used in construction

• Visual acuity to distinguish color, texture, and patterns

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS:

Have the capability to arrive at work on time. At times employee may need to drive to offsite facilities.

ALL INQUIRIES SHOULD GO TO CHAD@ADPLAYERS.ORG

If you are interested in auditioning, please check the audition page. If you would like to reach out for more information about future opportunities, please contact hr@adplayers.org