Theatre Technician - Carpenter

Job Details: Job Location: Northbrook Community Center

• Northbrook, IL, Position Type: Part Time, Education Level: 4 Year Degree, Salary Range: $16.00 - $20.50Hourly, Job Category: Performing Arts, The Northbrook Park District is seeking a skilled and enthusiastic Theatre Technician to join our production team. The Theatre Technicians (carpenters) create actual set pieces needed for shows from completed set designs. He or she must be able to read construction drawings, furnished by the scenic designer and/or Theatre Technical Supervisor. Theatre Technician-Carpenters must have the materials and tools knowledge in order to utilize the scene shop properly. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District. Pay & Schedule: Pay Rate: $16.00 - $20.50 per hour Hours vary. This position works weekday performances, evenings and weekends as determined by the seasonal production schedule. Anticipated Start Date: 11/6/2026 Duties & Responsibilities: Builds scenery based on the plans and designs provided by the Scenic Designer and/or the Theatre Technician Supervisor. Rig and hang flown scenic pieces and theatrical draperies. Assists with relocation of scenic pieces from storage to scene shop to the stage for the purpose of theatrical production. Maintains the scene shop in a clean, safe condition. May perform basic painting of scenic elements. May be called upon to weld scenic pieces. Requires a mastery of carpentry skills. Requires knowledge of theatrical rigging and fly systems. Diligently follows and adheres to all safety policies and procedures. Collaborates with internal and external customers in a positive manner. Follows safe work practices. Attends production meetings to coordinate efforts with other members of the production team as needed. Attends trainings and meetings as required. Act as a member of the running crew during performance as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

Benefits

All employees are eligible for the Recreation Benefits usage, which includes discounted and/or complimentary services. To view job description, click here.

Qualifications

Requires an undergraduate degree from an accredited college or university in Technical Theatre or significant (2+) years in a similar position; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the following knowledge, ability and skills. Skills & Abilities Work independently and efficiently Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with all members of the production team Interact with all age levels Strong organizational skills Interact with a community of artists, volunteers and participants - children through adult Become CPR/AED certified Knowledge Build stage scenery using a variety of materials including wood, steel and foam products Read and interpret scenic plans and working drawings Safely and properly use all hand and power tools needed for scenic construction Proper theatrical rigging hardware and techniques Physical Requirements The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.

The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.