Head Carpenter (Touring) – VStar Entertainment Group
Cirquedusoleil · En tournée | On tour
Posted about 3 months ago
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Is this posting real?
- This role has been open
- 79 days Cirquedusoleil's roles stay open a median of 79 days
- Reposted
- No
- Salary listed
- No 3% of Cirquedusoleil's roles list one
- Ghost-job risk at Cirquedusoleil
- high 72 stale, 3 reposted of 72 open
- Hiring momentum
- 124 roles opened in the last 90 days ↑ up vs. the prior 90 days
- Last confirmed on the employer's board
- 2026-10-22
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About this role
The Head Carpenter for VStar Entertainment Group will oversee the carpentry department during a touring theatrical production. Responsibilities include managing local crews, maintaining the artistic integrity of the show, troubleshooting carpentry elements during performances, and coordinating with other departments. The role requires hands-on involvement in construction, maintenance, and documentation of carpentry elements while adhering to safety protocols.
- benefits
- 1/5
- freshness
- 1/5
- career value
- 4/5
- role clarity
- 5/5
- pay transparency
- 0/5
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What you need
- Related experience or combination of training and/or education in carpentry as it relates to live performances
- 1-3 years of previous experience in a leadership role for carpentry in a similar or related environment
- Ability to effectively train, develop and evaluate assigned staff
- Knowledge of theatrical fly systems
- Knowledge of rigging, hoists, and running motors
- Experience as a deck hand in backstage settings as it relates to a live performance with flying elements
Nice to have
- Experience with loading in and loading out in a theatrical setting
- Touring experience appreciated
- If required for position, be an active IATSE union member or willingness to join
Worth weighing
- Position is temporary and full-time for a specific tour duration
- Extensive and irregular work hours are common, including nights and weekends
- COVID-19 vaccination proof may be required for travel
- Must maintain good standing with authorities for travel purposes
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Listed by Cirquedusoleil on their lever job board, last confirmed open on 2026-10-22. PitchMeAI is not the employer.
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