Overhire Stagehand / Scenic Carpenter

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 $20.00 per hour for 20-30 hours per week for the duration of the engagement, and is eligible for paid sick time per Colorado Law.
The Arvada Center for the Arts and Humanities is dedicated to the principles of equal employment opportunity in any term, condition, or privilege of employment. We do not discriminate against applicants or employees based on age, race, sex, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, genetic information, disability or any other status protected by state or local law. Candidates from traditionally marginalized communities are especially encouraged to apply.

Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job.
Application Instructions
Send an email with resume and cover letter as PDF to jobs@arvadacenter.org with the job title in the subject line.
Applications will be accepted until 9/14/26.