Western Carolina University
Scene Shop Carpenter (T00774)
Western Carolina University, Cullowhee, North Carolina, United States, 28723
Overview
Scene Shop Carpenter (T00774)
Posting Details
Posting Number: temp hourly773P
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/18088
Working Title: Scene Shop Carpenter (T00774)
Department: School of Stage & Screen
Salary Range: $20-25/hour
Additional Notes: This position is on site at our Cullowhee (or Biltmore) campus.
Responsibilities Assist the Technical Director & Faculty with scenic responsibilities of Mainstage production and supervising students in the creation of production components and tool training.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Carpentry
Theatre Rigging
Interpret technical drawings for scenic construction
Qualifications
Minimum:
BA in Theatre Arts and/or equivalent professional experience
Preferred:
Vectorworks or CAD knowledge
Posting Dates
Open Date: 01/06/2026
Close Date: 02/02/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview. Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of references
Optional Documents
Portfolio
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
Yes
No
Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
Yes
No
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Scene Shop Carpenter (T00774)
Posting Details
Posting Number: temp hourly773P
Quick Link for Internal Postings: https://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/18088
Working Title: Scene Shop Carpenter (T00774)
Department: School of Stage & Screen
Salary Range: $20-25/hour
Additional Notes: This position is on site at our Cullowhee (or Biltmore) campus.
Responsibilities Assist the Technical Director & Faculty with scenic responsibilities of Mainstage production and supervising students in the creation of production components and tool training.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Carpentry
Theatre Rigging
Interpret technical drawings for scenic construction
Qualifications
Minimum:
BA in Theatre Arts and/or equivalent professional experience
Preferred:
Vectorworks or CAD knowledge
Posting Dates
Open Date: 01/06/2026
Close Date: 02/02/2026
Open Until Filled: No
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must apply online. PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS. Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview. Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
University Safety The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 227 HFR Administration Building, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7147) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.
Applicant Documents Required Documents
Resume
Cover Letter/Letter of Application
List of references
Optional Documents
Portfolio
Supplemental Questions Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Are you currently enrolled as a student at WCU?
Yes
No
Are you currently enrolled in 6 or more credit hours?
Yes
No
#J-18808-Ljbffr