Cleveland Public Theatre’s (CPT) mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking performances and life-changing educational programs. CPT seeks a Master Electrician and Carpenter interested in joining its hard-working team with the ambitious goals of growing the organization and changing the community. CPT’s season typically includes 2 or more community events, 8-10 full productions and three performance series. CPT programs in two theatres, and embraces the opportunity to produce theatre in nontraditional spaces. For more information, visit www.cptonline.org.

Description of Position

This position is a year-round, salaried, staff position. Salary range is 28,000-32,000 and is based on experience and capacity.  The Master Electrician and Carpenter is responsible for working with the Technical Director to implement all technical aspects of productions except costumes.

The Master Electrician and Carpenter reports to the Technical Director and the Associate Artistic Director and has the following responsibilities:

• Manage scene shop and maintain its organization
• Maintain tools and equipment
• Maintain technical aspects of performance spaces
• Work with designers to assure that they design within budget and capacity
• Oversee budgets and assure compliance
• Build sets, hang lights and set up sound for performances
• Work with Business Manager for billing and documentation
• Purchase equipment and supplies as needed
• Work with Associate Artistic Director and Technical Director to strategically develop the technical theatre department
• Design opportunities may be available
• Teach and mentor teens in the Technical Theatre Apprenticeship Program

The ideal candidate will have a proven track record of success in shop organization, communication, set building and master electrician work, and have direct experience working in a small scale theatre.

CPT cares passionately about reflecting our community and pursuing diversity at all levels of the organization. CPT has a demanding working environment with long, intense hours, but we have fun and love what we do. We value hard work, kindness, generosity, passion and grace-under-pressure. For applicants considering relocation to Cleveland: our city is an excellent community to live in, with top-notch arts and culture, a vibrant theatre scene, beautiful public parks, a great lake and VERY affordable housing.

Reviews start immediately and continue until position is filled (goal is to fill the position by June 9.)

TO APPLY: Interested candidates should email a cover letter, résumé and professional references to careers@cptonline.org. Subject header should read: [LAST NAME], Master Electrician and Carpenter.

ABOUT CLEVELAND PUBLIC THEATRE: CPT’s mission is to raise consciousness and nurture compassion through groundbreaking theatre and life-changing education programs. CPT implements this mission through its annual theatrical season, featuring between 8-10 adventurous professional productions, a robust series of play development programs that support writers and devisers at multiple points in the creative process and a bold educational program that engages disadvantaged youth and adults in creating their own plays and sharing them with the community. CPT’s annual budget is approximately $2,000,000. CPT’s accumulated surplus, building reserve, strong cash position and significant working capital provide for a relatively stable business environment. CPT has 21 full-time staff members.

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