Job Openings

Part Time Scene Shop Crew, Set Construction, Maintenance – Maintain & Supervise use of the scene shop. Primary Set Construction for Reif Dance and Theater Ed Programs (possibility of cross over with the High School Drama Program and Grand Rapids Players). Minor building maintenance and other duties as assigned. Construction or Maintenance experience preferred.

Reports to: Technical Director

Hourly Position: $16.00 per hour, variable hours of 10-40 a week

Examples of Duties:

• Constructs scenery, understands drawings and elevations, cut lists, construction methods (e.g. hand tools, power tools, adhesives, foam, plastic, etc.)
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and clean workshop environment
• Takes an active role in load-in, tech, and strike of all productions
• Maintains tools, equipment, and materials inventory
• Performs other related work as required and requested

Qualifications:

• Working knowledge, or ability to learn, all aspects of the theater process – production and technical as well as performance
• Excellent communication skills – written, oral, visual
• Ability to work productively under deadlines
• Use power and hand tools accurately and effectively
• Possession of a valid driver’s license by time of employment

Work Conditions:

• Ability to work long hours and work with a flexible schedule
• May have to work at heights, around moving machinery, and with exposure to noise, vibration, and dust
• Must be willing to travel and work at various sites, as needed
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions while using the appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to work safely in an environment containing potentially hazardous electrical equipment, fumes, and/or materials

Physical Demands:

This position will require the ability to move/carry theatrical scenery (up to 50lbs) onto and off trucks and throughout the facility, as needed.

Part Time Show Crew – Load in/Load out and Show Crew for various productions at the Reif Center, IRA Hockey Pavilion and Grand Jam and Riverfest Festivals in downtown Grand Rapids. No experience necessary, just the ability to listen and follow directions. Variable hours of 5-12 hours per show. Perhaps 6-8 shows per season. Ideal for those that work for themselves or have variable working hours in their primary job.

Reports to: Technical Director

Hourly Position: $16.00 per hour, variable hours of 10-40 a week

Examples of Duties:

• Takes an active role in load-in, tech, and strike of all productions.
• Maintains tools, equipment and materials inventory
• To perform other related work as requested

Work Conditions:

• May have to work at heights, around moving machinery, and with exposure to noise, vibration, and dust
• Must be willing to travel and work at various sites
• Must be willing to work outdoors in all weather conditions while using the appropriate safety procedures
• Ability to work safely in an environment containing potentially hazardous electrical equipment, fumes, and/or materials

Physical Demands:

This position will require the ability to move/carry theatrical scenery (up to 50lbs) onto and off trucks and throughout the facility, as needed.