Employment
We seek staff members who have a passion for the arts and who enjoy working in a creative and demanding environment. As an Equal Opportunity Employer, Portland Center Stage is committed to supporting a diverse workforce and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
Scenic Artist Assistant
The Scenic Artist Assistant assists the Scenic Artist in the painting, texturing, and finishing of scenery. The position is seasonal, full-time, non-exempt.
Essential Responsibilities
- Assists in the painting and texturing of scenery and props.
- Assists in maintaining, stocking, and mixing of paints needed for scenery.
- Maintains paint shop in an orderly and safe manner.
- Helps with the repainting of scenery onstage.
- Perform other duties as required.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or equivalent experience required.
- Prior training, skill and knowledge in props and scenic painting.
Skills and Knowledge
- A basic knowledge of scenic painting techniques, layout and paint application skills, and color mixing.
- The ability to translate designer’s renderings, notes and color elevations into full scale painted scenery.
- The ability to plan and organize personal tasks and surrounding work spaces.
- Traditional fine arts skills of sketching, rendering, and painting.
- An understanding of art history, period styles, motifs and architecture.
- Ability to use drawing, plastering, painting and sculpting tools, air and pump sprayers, ladders, scaffolding and lift systems.
- Able to face challenges and problem solve with a positive and imaginative mind-set.
- Basic computer usage skills.
- Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to climb ladders, scaffolding, and to operate genie lifts.
- Ability to continue working under less than ideal spatial conditions, lifting, reaching, climbing.
- Ability to maneuver awkward scenic objects and various painting equipment and tools.
- Ability to lift and carry at least 50lbs and to handle five-gallon paint buckets.
- Able to work well independently and as part of a team, and to deadlines.
- Must be comfortable working in an environment in which directions and priorities can change rapidly.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary depending on experience.
- Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision available 1st day of month following hire.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal days.
- 403 (b) retirement plan available.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to hr@pcs.org. Please use the subject line: Scenic Artist Assistant. No phone calls, please.
Properties Artisan
Constructs props, furniture and scenic soft goods. The position is seasonal, full-time, non-exempt.
Essential Responsibilities
- Constructs props, furniture, soft goods, and paper goods.
- Loads completed props into theatre for technical and dress rehearsals.
- Consults blueprints, prop research images, prop lists and scripts.
- Some prop shopping and purchasing of supplies.
- Assists in running prop crew during tech rehearsal note calls.
- Assists Properties Master in scheduling, budget tracking and rentals as needed.
- Maintains tools and keeps shop clean and orderly.
- Performs other duties as assigned by the Properties Master.
Qualifications
- Bachelor’s or equivalent experience required.
- Extensive background in the construction of props, furniture and soft goods.
Skills and Knowledge
- Knowledge of hand and power tools, carpentry, welding, casting, sewing, upholstery, sculpture, faux finish and furniture building.
- Understanding of how projects must meet the aesthetic, functional, and scheduling needs of the show.
- Experience with electronics, pneumatics and stage weapons a plus.
- Creative problem-solver who can work independently or with a group.
- Computer skills in Photoshop, Excel, and Word.
- Exhibits a positive attitude with good communication and interpersonal skills.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Must be comfortable working in an environment in which directions and priorities can change rapidly.
- Must have valid driver’s license and ability to drive a cargo van
- Able to lift a 3/4” sheet of plywood weighing 75 pounds and cut it on a table saw.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary depending on experience.
- Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision available 1st day of month following hire.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal days.
- 403 (b) retirement plan available.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to hr@pcs.org. Please use the subject line: Properties Artisan. No phone calls, please.
Deck Manager
The Deck Manager is responsible for all rigging and flying in the Main Stage theater during installations, performances, load-outs, and rental events, and oversees all rigging installations in the Studio theater. This position ensures the appropriate use of the counterweight rigging system and equipment; is responsible for running deck and rail for all techs and performances of the Main Stage season; supervises additional fly crews as needed; and maintains stage, bridges, and backstage areas in clean and safe condition at all times. The position is full-time, exempt.
Essential Responsibilities
- Oversees all aspects of stage rigging and operation of fly system.
- Acts as deck manager/running crew for all Main Stage rehearsals and performances.
- Hires and oversees backstage crews.
- Establishes and maintains contact with department heads to implement load-ins, technical rehearsals, and performances.
- Ensures adherence to regulations, building codes and relevant workplace laws, codes and rules.
- Maintains rigging training program and logs; trains appropriate personnel in operation of fly system.
- With Production Manager, coordinates and manages maintenance and repairs of rigging system.
- Ensures all stage equipment and scenery is in good working order and arranges or performs repairs as necessary.
- With Production Manager, researches and recommends future stage rigging purchases and improvements; assists in the development of department budget and capital projects as they pertain to stage and rigging equipment.
- Performs related duties and responsibilities as required.
Qualifications
- BA, BFA, or equivalent professional experience required.
- Minimum five years experience in stage rigging and backstage work.
- Flexible schedule, including weekends and evenings as necessary.
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficient in stage rigging.
- Knowledge of stage lighting and sound equipment as well as materials, methods, practices and equipment used in technical theater.
- Knowledge of stage automation equipment.
- Ability to solve problems; good communication and interpersonal skills; good managerial skills.
- Possession of, or ability to obtain, a CPR certification.
Physical Requirements and Working Conditions
- Ability to lift up to 75 pounds. General good physical condition. Ability to access ladders, heights, and restricted spaces.
- Must be comfortable working in an environment in which directions and priorities can change rapidly.
Salary & Benefits
- Salary depending on experience.
- Medical benefits, including health, dental and vision available 1st day of month following hire.
- Paid vacation, sick and personal days.
- 403 (b) retirement plan available.
To Apply
Send a cover letter and résumé to hr@pcs.org. Please use the subject line: Deck Manager. No phone calls, please.
Portland Center Stage is committed to supporting a diverse workforce and does not discriminate in employment based on race, color, religion, sex or national origin. Qualified applicants are considered for all positions without regard to age, marital status, sexual orientation, or the presence of a non-job-related medical condition or handicap.
