Temporary Scenic Painter

** Temporary Scenic Painter**

**Job Category****:** Production **Requisition Number****:** TEMPO001282 Showing 1 location **Job Details**

**Description**

****Temporary Scenic Painter****

Reports to: **Head of Scenic Art** **THE ORGANIZATION** The Guthrie Theater engages exceptional theater artists in the exploration of both classic and contemporary plays connecting the community we serve to one another and to the world. Through its extraordinary artists, staff and facility, the Guthrie is committed to the people of Minnesota, and from its place, rooted deeply in the Twin Cities, influences the field as a leading 21st century arts organization. Every year more than 500 people, both on stage and off, help ensure our success in creating and supporting the highest level of theater. As an organization, we are committed to our values of Artistic Excellence, Community, Equity, Diversity and Inclusion, and Fiscal Responsibility. **LAND ACKNOWLEDGMENT** The Guthrie Theater would like to acknowledge that we gather on the traditional land of the Dakota People and honor with gratitude the land itself and the people who have stewarded it throughout the generations, including the Ojibwe and other Indigenous nations. **THE POSITION** The Guthrie employs temporary scenic staff on an as-needed basis which varies throughout the year based on the needs of each production. All temporary positions may range in both required experiences and length of commitment. All employees are expected to center, model and champion the Guthries core values of Artistic Excellence; Community; Equity, Diversity and Inclusion; and Fiscal Responsibility. The Temporary Scenic Painter may assist in all aspects of finishing paint treatments. The pay rate for this non-exempt position is $24.60 per hour. The Guthrie is dedicated to building an equitable environment that is mixed across lines of difference and strongly encourages applications from Black, Indigenous, People of Color, women, transgender and non-binary candidates. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. **ESSENTIAL** **KNOWLEDGE AND QUALIFICATIONS**

* Basic knowledge of scenic painting.

* Ability to form teams with artists and co-workers with a variety of working styles.

* Ability to communicate effectively and work flexibly to respond to design changes and shifting priorities

* Demonstrates a consistent and reliable level of skill, ability and personal responsibility.

* Maintains expected levels of executing excellent technical and craft skills.

* Maintains cooperative work within the department and with related departments.

* Demonstrates creative problem solving skills.

* Ability to be scheduled based on the needs of the production. The paint shop is typically open during day time hours, but additional hours may be scheduled based on the needs of the production.

* Physical ability to lift 25 lbs desirable.

* Experience, ability, and commitment to working with individuals and teams that are mixed across lines of difference such as race, gender-identity, sexual orientation, religion, ability, age, class and immigrant status.

**A NOTE FROM HUMAN RESOURCES** For the safety of our guests and staff, the Guthrie Theater requires employees to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. Documentation of vaccination status must be provided if an offer of employment is made. Applicants must submit a **resume** to be considered for the position. **Qualifications**

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