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Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities
Overhire Stagehand / Scenic Carpenter
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A Carpenter builds and repairs wood frameworks or structures for houses and buildings, or builds and installs wood cabinets, furniture or other fixtures. May specialize in residential, commercial or industrial carpentry.
$56,953 / year median in Colorado
+3% projected growth
Job Description
Overhire Stagehand / Scenic Carpenter Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities Arvada, CO Job Details Temporary | Part-time $20 an hour 1 hour ago Benefits Employee discount Paid sick time Qualifications Assembly Theater experience Manual handling Scissor lift
Woodworking Full Job Description Length of Engagement:
September, 2026 through mid-November, 2026 Organizational Summary The Arvada Center for the Arts & Humanities celebrates and elevates the human condition with engaging arts, humanities, education, and entertainment that expand the cultural landscape for everyone. The Arvada Center strives to create and maintain a welcoming environment for all - artists, staff, volunteers, and patrons - that advances the principles of inclusion, diversity, equity, and access (IDEA) that are central to how we work and serve our community. Position Summary 50% Stagehand / 50% Scenic carpenter Reporting to the Technical Director, this part-time position is responsible for the construction, load-in, maintenance, and strike of scenic elements required for theatrical productions. This position will also be asked to be a part of the run crew for theatrical productions, including pre-show duties, scenery shifts during performances, and resetting at the end of the night. Responsibilities - Stagehand- Preparation of stage, props, and scenery for performances
- Assist with scenery shifts and props during performances
- End-of-night resetting for the next day's performance Responsibilities - Scenic Carpenter
- Woodworking
- Metalworking
- Fabrication and assembly of scenic elements
- Installation, repair and strike of scenery
- Other reasonable duties as assigned Skills and Competencies
- 1-3 years experience with theatrical carpentry and construction
- Ability to read hand-drafted and
CAD/ VWX
illustrated technical drawings- Willingness to adhere to deadlines
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Ability to follow scene shop safety protocols per industry safety standards
- Comfortable working at heights, including loading weight from a fly loft
- Must be comfortable working in bucket and scissor lifts
- Ability to climb and work from ladders
- Ability to lift 20+ pounds regularly and 50+ pounds occasionally Compensation This is a part-time, nonexempt position earning $20.