Job Details

Carpenter/Stagehand

Position Number: 6384197
Location: Boulder, CO
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Carpenter/Stagehand

Requisition Number: 65981
Location: Boulder Colorado
Employment Type: University Staff
Schedule:
Posting Close Date: 18-Jul-2025
Date Posted:

Job Summary

The College of Music at CU Boulder encourages applications for a 1% on-call Carpenter/Stagehand! This role assists in building scenery for College of Music productions and assists with maintenance of the scenic shops and Music Theatre, to create a clean, safe environment for these activities. The Carpenter/Stagehand will also be asked to assume a crew assignment for the shows.
CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

The College of Music, founded in 1920, is recognized as one of the top comprehensive music schools in the country. The College of Music offers seven degree programs in over 28 fields of study, at the bachelor's level through the doctorate. Our dedicated and encouraging community of 550 degree-seeking students, 70 full-time faculty, 30 part-time faculty, and 30 professional, technical and administrative staff produces over 350 performances and numerous guest lectures, master-classes, and outreach events each year!

The warm and collegial climate of the College of Music as a whole reflects the genuine respect among faculty and staff and the unified goal of providing a nurturing and encouraging environment for the students.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

Build scenery.
Crew productions.
Maintenance and cleaning.

What You Should Know

1% On-call for the College of Music in the scene shop and as crew for College of Music productions. Can exceed full time some weeks. 0 hours others. Flexibility in scheduling is necessary because working some weekends and evenings will be required.

What We Can Offer

Hourly salary range: $19-$21.50/hr.

Benefits

The University of Colorado offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO Pass. The University of Colorado Boulder is one of the largest employers in Boulder County and offers an inspiring higher education environment. Learn more about the University of Colorado Boulder.

Be Statements

Be creative. Be talented. Be Boulder.

What We Require

A combination of related education and/or relevant experience in an occupation related to the work assigned equal to two (2) years.

What You Will Need

Competent at construction of scenery and stage properties with standard shop tools such as saws, drills, drivers, staplers, etc. using established scenic carpentry norms.
Can read theatrical line drawings.
Able to work independently on varied projects in the shop.
Helps maintain a clean and safe working environment.
Able to operate as a deck hand or other crew assignment during technical rehearsals and performances of musicals and operas.
Ability to work well as a team member for fast paced production environments.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

A current resume.
Optional: A cover letter that specifically tells us how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

We may request references at a later time.

Please apply by July 18, 2025 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, please apply through CU Boulder Jobs.

In compliance with the Colorado Job Application Fairness Act, in any materials you submit, you may redact or remove age-identifying information such as age, date of birth, or dates of school attendance or graduation. You will not be penalized for redacting or removing this information.

To apply, visit https://jobs.colorado.edu/jobs/JobDetail/Carpenter-Stagehand/65981