Head of Paint

Company Overview

Devoted to the development and production of new and existing Canadian plays, Lighthouse Festival strives to be artistically excellent, support and encourage local and regional artists, and be a source of enjoyment and pride in our communities. Operating in two port towns on Lake Erie, our theatres operate under a central policy of hospitality, accessibility, and affordability for all. 

Job Description

Job Posting: Head of Paint

Join our Team of talented and dedicated artists and help bring our stories to life on the stages of Lighthouse Festival!!

Under the supervision of the Technical Director, the Head of Paint will primarily be responsible to work closely with the Set Designer, Scenic Carpenter and Carpentry Assistant to paint sets and be in charge of painting all set elements for 5 productions, while reporting to the Technical Director for all day-to-day technical matters, and to the Production Manager for administrative matters (e.g., hours and scheduling).

The Head of Paint must possess the required technical skills, be an effective communicator with excellent interpersonal skills, have demonstrated problem solving and time management skills, and be able to perform all physical duties of the job. The Scenic Painter must have a strong commitment to Health and Safety.
This is a Temporary Full Time Salaried Contract position located in Port Colborne.
Main Job Duties
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Ensure that any paint or set pieces are prepped and ready for transfer from the shop to the Lighthouse stage. Effectively communicate with the transfer team of these needs.
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Maintain a clean and safe paint shop and report to the Technical Director of any equipment in need of repair or replacement.
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Responsible for closing the theatre building down when required.
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Keep an up-to-date inventory of paint supply.
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Any show related orders, such as paint or other set related items are purchased by the head of paint or submitted to the Technical Director and/or Production Manager in a timely manner.
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Create and send any paint samples to the Set Designer in a timely manner.
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Responsible for staying within their budget provided by the Production Manager for each production.
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Responsible for maintaining their budget and reporting any show-related purchases to the Production Manager each week.
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Work alongside the Scenic Carpenter providing assistance when required to help construct set pieces.
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Attend all meetings, production and crew meetings, as scheduled by the Technical Director/Production Manager.
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Promote a health and safety conscious environment within the theatre. Work with the Lighthouse Team to ensure prescriptions outlined in the OHSA are implemented and upheld.
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Other duties as may be assigned by the Production Manager or Technical Director.
Education, Skills and Abilities
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Minimum One Year Postsecondary education in Technical Production preferred
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Effective technical skills
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Strong communication skills
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Demonstrated time management skills
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First aid (training can be provided by the theatre).
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Work cooperatively with other members of your team and be able to work independently
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Able to lift 50lbs on occasion
Working Conditions
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40-hour work week, with hours averaging agreement. Hours may be varied dependent on operational needs and include evening and weekend expectations.
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Collaborative and supportive team environment