The Springer is currently looking for a few more people to complete the staff for the 2019-2020 Season
Costume Shop Manager/ Resident Designer–
148 year-old State Theatre of Georgia seeking energetic, talented, innovative Resident Costume Designer for busy production schedule. Excellent “people skills” essential. Successful candidate will have BFA, MFA or comparable training and three years professional design experience, shop management experience and an intense desire to produce high-quality work. Job requires a broad array of technical skills: design, rendering, pattern drafting, stitching, draping, millinery, tailoring. Employee supervises a full-time First Hand, overhire, interns and volunteers. Experience with budget-tracking and reporting a must. Starting: summer 2019. Salary: High 20’s plus health insurance and paid vacation. Send letter, resume and professional theatre references to: Katie Underwood, Springer Opera House, 103 10 th Street, Columbus, GA 31901 or kunderwood@springeroperahouse.org Equal Opportunity Employer.
Seasonal Master Carpenter-
The Master Carpenter is a seasonal contract employee serving under the direction of the Technical Director during the production schedule for the 2019-2020 Season. Duties will include but not be limited to scenic carpentry, rigging, painting, load-in, strike, shop organization and maintenance and other duties as required. Work schedule will be determined by the Technical Director and may adjust as needed but the schedule will typically be daytime weekday hours. The Master Carpenter will support and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Springer Opera House and be an advocate for the Springer in the community. Successful applicant will have a BA in Technical Theatre or equivalent 3-5 years experience working in a theatrical scenic environment as well as a working knowledge of all aspects of theatrical rigging.
Special Requirements/Knowledge:
- Experience with all theatrical elements, including lighting and sound
- Ability to read ground plans, sections, and other theatrical plans
- Ability to lift and carry 60 lbs daily
- Valid Driver’s license
This is a 9 month position, paid weekly. Salary commensurate with experience. Send letter, resume and professional theatre references to: Katie Underwood, Springer Opera House, 103 10 th Street, Columbus, GA 31901 or kunderwood@springeroperahouse.org Equal Opportunity Employer.
