Scenic Charge
The Santa Fe Opera
- Santa Fe
- 85.000-99.000 $ pesos al año
- Permanente
- Tiempo completo
Full benefits package detailed below.
Job Description (PDF) Summary, Scope & Purpose The Santa Fe Opera, a world-renowned opera company producing a 5-show summer repertory season in its unique outdoor theater, is seeking qualified applicants for Scenic Charge .
This year-round position will manage the paint shop and plan and oversee the timely completion of all scenic elements and scenic finishes to meet design specifications in a safe, cost effective and efficient manner.
This position is well suited for a safety-oriented and skilled scenic charge who enjoys creating complex and high caliber scenic finishes in a fully-equipped paint shop, and managing and mentoring the next generation of scenic artists with differing levels of ability.
You will have the opportunity to collaborate with leading designers, fabricators, artists and other world-renowned companies within the theater industry.
Responsibilities Responsibilities include collaborating with scenic designers; analyzing scenic designs for scenic finish constructability, cost and safety in collaboration with the technical direction team; hiring and managing seasonal paint shop personnel, including staff and apprentices; and providing direction and leadership for paint shop personnel in the timely implementation of all scenic finishes, including required sculpting, casting and molding.
Desired Skills & Requirements Skills required include understanding and implementation of safe practices in a theatrical environment; ability to read, interpret and paint from designer's drawings, elevations, models and other media; sculpting, carving and mold making experience preferred; experience in Adobe Photoshop or other similar software preferred; ability to create and manage material and labor budgets; ability to work independently and collaboratively; and a willingness and ability to work within rigorous timelines and with a variety of personalities and skill levels.
The ability to safely use standard shop tools and equipment, to work from ladders and personnel lifts, to wear a respirator per OSHA guidelines, and have a valid driver's license and ability to drive a panel van or full-sized pickup, is also required.
This position is scheduled to start in December 2025 or January 2026.
A 40-hour work week is typical September through April.
May through August, during the summer festival season, the paint shop workweek is typically six days a week, although some weeks do require a seventh day of work.
In addition to daytime shop hours, technical/lighting rehearsals in our outdoor theater occur at night.
The summer season can be challenging but is very rewarding!
The salary range for this salaried, exempt position is $85,000-99,000/year depending on experience.
Benefits include comprehensive and low premium medical, dental and vision insurance; short- and long-term disability, life insurance and long-term care paid fully by the Opera; eligibility for the Opera's 403(b) retirement plan with employer match at the next open enrollment period after one year of work; paid vacation policy starting at 2 weeks and increasing after one year of work, along with sick and bereavement leave, one personal day and 11 paid holidays throughout the year.
Staff are also able to take advantage of discount tickets at the Opera and other Santa Fe venues, as well as a number of local businesses.
This job description in no way implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position.
The fundamental job requirements are included, and these are the essential job functions.
Employees will be required to perform any other job-related duties assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.
The Santa Fe Opera supports employees with its robust safety program, devotion to environmental sustainability and commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion while setting the industry standard for stagecraft.
The Santa Fe Opera has an industry-wide reputation as an excellent employer, providing rewarding opportunities amid a setting of great natural beauty.
As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the Santa Fe Opera celebrates diversity and inclusion.
We do not discriminate against any employee or job applicant on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, creed, gender, sexual orientation, pregnancy, disability, age, veteran status, political affiliation or philosophy.
All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply.
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How to Apply Positions require proof of eligibility to work.
Submit a completed employment application form using either the (PDF) Form or Online Form.
Submit your (PDF) application form, resume, cover letter and portfolio by email to Human Resources or by mail to: The Santa Fe Opera Attention: Human Resources Post Office Box 2408 Santa Fe, New Mexico 87504-2408 Portfolios should include high resolution imagery of at least 3-5 productions that clearly illustrates your breadth of knowledge and implementation of a variety of scenic finishes, including sculpting, casting, and mold making, if available.
Applications will be accepted on a rolling basis, with interviews slated to begin in August/September 2025.
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