OVERHIRE CARPENTER – Gulfshore Playhouse

GULFSHORE PLAYHOUSE SEEKS OVERHIRE CARPENTER 

Gulfshore Playhouse, a mission-driven, professional theatre company located in Naples, Florida, is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as Overhire Carpenter. 

Gulfshore Playhouse offers a diverse season of straight plays and musicals ranging from venerated classics and Broadway hits to contemporary works and world premieres. Gulfshore Playhouse is passionately committed to producing high-quality, professional theatre which exceeds the expectations of the cultured residents and visitors of Naples, FL, many of whom are regular theatre patrons in New York, Chicago, Boston, Philadelphia, and Washington, D.C. 

Gulfshore Playhouse will be opening the Baker Theatre and Education Center, a state-of-the-art facility, featuring a 350-seat mainstage with a Broadway-sized stage, a 125-seat flexible space, rehearsal studios, classrooms, and rental space in October of 2024. In 2022, Gulfshore Playhouse became nationally recognized as the 77th member of the League of Resident Theatres (LORT). This is an extraordinarily exciting time for the Gulfshore Playhouse, which is experiencing unprecedented growth in a collaborative and creative community. 

Status: Hourly Position Overtime after 40 hrs 

Contract Dates: July – September 2026 

Reporting to the Construction Charge, the Carpenter will assist in creating scenic elements, loading in and striking the set . Additionally, the Carpenter will help to maintain a safe, healthy, and clean shop environment. 

The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations, strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills, and the ability to work as part of the team. Gulfshore Playhouse values hard work, kindness, generosity, passion, and grace-under-pressure. Employee will be expected to work extended hours on occasion when necessary to meet goals. Some weekend and evening hours may be required. 

Skills:

● Knowledge and expertise in scenic construction techniques and materials. ● Understanding working drawings/elevations, cut lists, construction methods; pneumatics, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, foams, etc. 

● Proficiency in wood construction 

● Knowledge of metal construction and welding techniques 

● Ability to prioritize and self-start tasks. 

● Ability to work with a team and skillfully delegate work. 

● Experience in lighting, paints, or props a plus but not required 

● Creative problem-solving 

● Ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing 

● Ability to manage time and productivity effectively 

● Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines 

Duties: 

● Assist Scene Shop Supervisor in the build and load-in of shows 

● Construct scenery as assigned by Scene Shop Supervisor 

● Construct scenery; including understanding working drawings/elevations, cut lists, construction methods; pneumatics, hand tools, power tools, adhesives, foams, etc. ● Maintain excellent communication with the Scene Shop Supervisor about the status of daily tasks 

● Maintain a safe, healthy, and clean work/shop environment. 

● Follow through with completion of daily notes as assigned by Technical Director or Scene Shop Supervisor 

● Assist with load-ins, strikes, and load-outs of assigned productions. 

● Adhere to all safety protocols at all times 

● Any other duties as assigned 

Qualifications: 

● 3 years experience in the field (including at the college level) 

● Ability to lift and carry up to 50 pounds of equipment 

● Ability to climb, ladders, mobile lifts, catwalks and work at heights 

● Ability to work overhead with heavy equipment 

● Ability to work in tight, enclosed spaces including ones in the air 

● Ability to work in dark spaces 

● Ability to stand for long periods of time depending on assignment 

● Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment 

● Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools 

Our Charter: https://www.gulfshoreplayhouse.org/charter/

Salary range: $19 – $22/ hr DOE Overtime after 40 hours 

Benefits: Housing (private room in hotel or apartment) and Travel provided 

Gulfshore Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a diverse staff; we strongly encourage people from underrepresented groups and diverse backgrounds to apply. 

Please send a cover letter, resume, and references attached as one pdf to 

jobs@gulfshoreplayhouse.org