Master Carpenter

American Heritage Schools of Broward County are currently accepting applications for an immediate opening for a Master Carpenter.

Benefits Include:

• 100% free tuition for one of the employees’ eligible children *
• 50% discount for Summer Education for employees’ eligible children
• Free early care & after-care for employees’ eligible children while working
• Yearly cash bonuses
• 401K with partial employer match after a year of employment
• Health, Dental, and Vision insurance
• Supplemental Insurance plans available through Lincoln Financial
• Pet Insurance options
• Short-term & Long-term Disability options
• Life Insurance at no cost to the employee
• Affordable Company housing when available
• Additional earnings available through Tutoring Department and Summer Education Programs
• Free Continuing Education available

* This benefit is based on space availability and child acceptance to the school.
American Heritage School is a nationally recognized college preparatory school for students in PK3-12th grades with two campuses in South Florida. The rigorous and well-rounded curriculum includes over 300-course offerings with 133 honors classes, 29 Advanced Placement (AP) classes, a Pre-Professional Program with Pre-Med, Pre-Law, Pre-Engineering, Biomedical Engineering, Business, and Computer Science, a Science Research Institute, and 75 fine arts courses. American Heritage is ranked #1 private school in the nation and #1 high school in Florida for the highest number of nationally recognized scholars, #1 private school in the U.S. in math, #1 in Florida in science fair, and #1 mock trial and moot court teams in Florida.

AMERICAN LEARNING SYSTEMS

• JOB TITLE: Master Carpenter
• DIVISION/ DEPARTMENT: Fine Arts
• LOCATION: Broward/ Palm Beach
• REPORTS TO: Director of Fine Arts
• EXEMPTION STATUS: Non-Exempt; Full-Time with flexible hours at the discretion of Director of Fine Arts
• DATE: August 2023

POSITION OVERVIEW

The Master Carpenter builds and installs theatrical stage sets for the main stage and blackbox shows.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Builds and installs theatrical stage sets for main stage and blackbox shows.
  • Communicates with the appropriate personnel should additional supplies needed with be purchased
• Works with Performing Arts Instructors, Production Manager, and other technical theatre students to support the director and set designers vision for each show
  • Attend tech rehearsals as needed
• Collaborates and communicates with the Director of Fine Arts, Performing Arts Instructors, and Production Manager the status of the builds to ensure deadlines are appropriately met
• Reads and interprets shop drawings
• Fabricates and installs high quality scenic elements
  • Monitors and evaluates the installments to ensure effectiveness and safety of the elements, theatrical participants, and attendees of the productions

SECONDARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assist with the following:
  • Load-in and strike of the main stage shows
  • Organization of storage areas
  • Maintenance of theatre equipment
    • Monitor inventory
    • Communicate with Production Manager regarding preventative maintenance of supplies, as needed

QUALIFICATIONS/EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree, preferred
• Prior experience in carpentry is required.
• Experience working with the following materials is desired:
  • Wood
  • Foams
  • Plastics
  • Plaster
  • Metals
  • Etc.
• Experience in fly system rigging is helpful
• Experience and understanding of lighting and audio is helpful

SKILLS & ABILITIES

• Must possess a keen eye for visual design and style; attention to detail
• Time management and organizational skills
• Active listening and communication skills
• Ability to think creatively
• Problem-solving skills
• Coordination and teamwork skills
• Carpentry
• Stage design
• Ability to read technical drawings
• Ability to meet critical time deadlines

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

HOW TO APPLY

Apply online: www.ahschool.com/careers-at-ahs