Carpentry Krewe Job at New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival, New Orleans, LA

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  • New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival
  • New Orleans, LA

Job Description

TIME FRAME: This is a short term, seasonal position.

March 24 - May 16, 2025 (FULL TIME)

In-person interviews will be held on the morning of Saturday, February 15, 2025.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for the installation of Festival carpentry projects.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

  • Assist in determining the personnel required for installation.
  • Monitor progress of signage and décor projects to ensure proper installation procedures and structural integrity.
  • Assist in determining installation procedures and appropriate fabrication materials for specific projects during the Festival.
  • Maintain communication with the Carpenter Supervisor and other Site Supervisors as needed.
  • Coordinate the distribution of materials for installations.
  • Organize and delegate tools needed for fabrication.

REQUIREMENTS:

  • Using the Absentee Request Form, it is the responsibility of each employee and their supervisor to accurately report their absenteeism to the Festival Finance Office.
  • Maintain confidentiality regarding sensitive issues.
  • Give any document, computer program, design, or other intellectual property created for the Jazz Festival (and, therefore, belonging to the Jazz Festival) to the Festival through your supervisor or department head at the end of each production year, or upon request.
  • Attend and complete any required training.
  • Complete all required Feedback Forms and Final Reports.
  • Must attend and complete any required training.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE & SKILLS REQUIRED:

  • Minimum of 5 years of work experience in construction; experience in festival construction is preferred.
  • Ability to thrive in high-stress production environments.
  • Strong organizational and delegation skills.
  • Capable of heavy lifting and possessing stamina.
  • Endurance for long hours in active, stressful production settings with the ability to work outdoors in all weather conditions.

Since 1970, the New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival presented by Shell has annually celebrated the unique culture and heritage of New Orleans and Louisiana, alongside unforgettable special guest performances by the musical icons of our era and performances by nationally and internationally renowned artists. Jazz Fest features one of the world’s most diverse music festival lineups with over 650 bands on fourteen stages performing virtually every style of music plus an extensive food fair, hundreds of artisans, second line parades and much more. Spread out over two long weekends in late April and early May, Jazz Fest takes place at the New Orleans Fair Grounds Race Track, located just minutes from the French Quarter.
Apply to be part of the Jazz Fest Team that annually welcomes almost 500,000 people to the Festival. Happy Jazz Fest!

Job Tags

Full time, Temporary work, Part time, Work experience placement, Seasonal work, Outdoor, Weekend work, Day shift, Saturday,

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