Title: Assistant Head Property, Academy of Music, Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc.
Department: Production
Reports to: Academy of Music IATSE union Steward and Director of Production
Status: Union
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc. (POKC) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Assistant Head Property at the Academy of Music. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Academy of Music.
Leading with our bold vision to inspire and connect humanity through the Philadelphia Sound, we at The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. are vital influencers and conveners, emblemizing our values of being exceptional, innovative, diverse and inclusive, and authentic. IDEAS—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Strategies—is a comprehensive transformation process, guided by our vision and values, to assess and improve all aspects of our operations, concerts, and programs, and to spur sustainable change.
Primary Responsibilities
Department: Production
Reports to: Academy of Music IATSE union Steward and Director of Production
Status: Union
The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center Inc. (POKC) is seeking a qualified individual for the unionized stagehand position of Assistant Head Property at the Academy of Music. The individual in this position is a member of a close-knit team who support production activities at the Academy of Music.
Leading with our bold vision to inspire and connect humanity through the Philadelphia Sound, we at The Philadelphia Orchestra and Kimmel Center, Inc. are vital influencers and conveners, emblemizing our values of being exceptional, innovative, diverse and inclusive, and authentic. IDEAS—Inclusion, Diversity, Equity, and Access Strategies—is a comprehensive transformation process, guided by our vision and values, to assess and improve all aspects of our operations, concerts, and programs, and to spur sustainable change.
Primary Responsibilities
- Assist with load-in, setup, rehearsal, performance, and load-out of presentations in the Academy of Music
- In conjunction with the Head Property, supervise and lead the IATSE property crew during load-in, rehearsal, performance and load-out, as well as the setup, operation, run, maintenance, and repair of props for presentations in the Academy of Music
- Operate and maintain all in-house theatrical equipment in Academy of Music
- Help supervise extra IATSE employees for all calls in Academy of Music
- Ability and willingness to work across all departments during non-yellow card attractions
- Work within all theatrical disciplines and attend to wide range of duties as assigned
- Maintain and monitor appropriate materials, equipment, tools and supplies as required for production support
- Participate in long term project planning along with management and Head property; Develop and specific goals necessary to maintain and improve the department’s capabilities
- Assist with ensuring that all tenant installations conform to applicable fire and safety regulations, especially as regards the maintenance of fire lanes, and clear access to fire exits and emergency supplies
- Substantial experience with a variety of musical and staged attractions in one or more active, large scale metropolitan venues
- Significant experience working within a traditional theatrical props department including the handling, care and maintenance of theatrical props
- Working knowledge of carpentry, construction, painting, crafts, and theatrical materials
- Working knowledge of cleaning and maintaining dance floors and maintenance and repair of theatrical seating inventory
- Working knowledge of theatrical rigging systems and knot tying techniques
- Position requires the ability to work as a member of a diverse team while supporting one another to accomplish common goals
- Excellent interpersonal skills and comfortable interacting with all staff, management, artists, and the public in a professional manner
- Ability to anticipate potential problems and provide solutions
- Ability to attend to numerous projects concurrently; the ability to respond positively, effectively, and quickly to shifting priorities
- Affiliation with I.A.T.S.E. union, Local 8 is required after hiring.
- Ability to assist in the movement and placement of theatrical objects, including prolonged durations of standing as well as pushing, pulling, and lifting items greater than 50lbs
- Position will require work at heights and on ladders & lifts
- Position will require work indoors, outdoors, and in intermittently noisy spaces
- Work schedule to include nights, weekends, and holidays.