House Assistant

Reports to Production Manager
Posting date: January 8, 2025

Duties and Responsibilities

• Work alongside the Head and Assistant Carpenter to install, operate, and maintain all scenery and rigging for PTC’s mainstage season.
• Perform required scenery and rigging work for PTC rental clients and other events, including conferences, speeches, seminars, comedy, dance, and theatre.
• Serve as a member of the run crew as needed for performances and events; as a carpenter or rail operator or in other departments (such as lighting, properties, or video).
• Assist the Head and Assistant Carpenter in the supervision of overhire carpentry crew, the maintenance of rigging, shop, scenic elements and equipment, inventory records, and any paperwork as required.
• Work nights and weekends.
• Retain confidentiality on all aspects related to the company, performers, and staff.
• In conjunction with the production staff, maintain a safe, efficient, organized, and clean working environment of all shop and production operations.

Desired Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to work comfortably in a theatrical setting.
• Ability to work independently and supervise others during the installation and strike of theatrical scenery and rigging.
• Knowledge of the operation of counterweight rigging systems.
• Familiarity with rigging techniques and methods.
• Experience with carpentry tools.
• Knowledge of stage carpentry techniques including flat and platform construction and installation, soft-good hang and care, and event setup and teardown.
• Knowledgeable of current theatrical technology.
• Strong communication skills.
• Candidate must be resourceful, flexible, organized, collaborative, and positive. 

Compensation and Benefits

This opening is for an hourly position and is represented by the collective bargaining agreement between IATSE Local #8 and PTC. Compensation is $23.94 per hour.

About Philadelphia Theatre Company

Philadelphia Theatre Company is a vital civic institution dedicated to the creation of extraordinary theatrical experiences that reflect the essential issues and ideas of our time, and which foster connection, understanding, and transformation. We engage and strengthen our community through exceptional productions of new and contemporary plays and musicals, inspiring education programs, and mutually beneficial civic partnerships. We develop exciting new work that resonates both locally and nationally, and uphold a deep commitment to be a fully inclusive, welcoming home for the artists, audiences, and people of Philadelphia.

PTC is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and inclusive environment regardless of age, race, ability, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, citizenship, or socioeconomic background. We embrace diversity, ensure fairness, and promote a sense of belonging for artists, audiences, and employees, while striving to remove barriers that may prevent the people of Philadelphia from attending, engaging with, or participating in our programs.

Philadelphia Theatre Company is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. We provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, PTC complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. We strongly encourage applications from people of color and members of underrepresented groups.

Please submit a resume addressed to Jacob Gilbert by email to [email protected] with the subject line House Assistant Carpenter.