Scenic Crew

Join the award-winning Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD) team and help make a real impact in this community! As part of our National Gold Medal Award–winning organization, you’ll help bring joy, adventure, and enrichment to millions each year. JCPRD welcomes over 7 million visitors to our parks and engages 3 million+ participants in more than 4,000 programs—and we’re still growing.

When you work at JCPRD, you’re joining a team recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and public service. Enjoy outstanding benefits, retirement plans, employee incentives, and a workplace culture built on passion, creativity, and teamwork.

Named Best Large Employer in Johnson County for two years running, JCPRD is the perfect place to grow your career, make a difference, and have fun doing it. Come work where you play—and help us inspire healthier, happier lives for everyone!

• Scenic Crew is an entry level position with the primary responsibility of assisting Scenic Carpenters and Painters building and finish the scenic elements for our shows as well as helping with turnovers.
• Additionally, crew members will be asked to perform some tasks on their own (base painting, producing cut lists, prep work areas, etc.) with instruction provided.
• This is a support position, so it is a good way to build experience in both scenic fabrication and painting, as you will be expected to help with both building and painting.
• Scenic Crew schedule is Sunday - Thursday 7am - 3:45pm with 2 - 15min breaks and a 45min lunch.

• Work under the supervision of the Shop Foreman and Master Carpenter
• Crew members must meet the age requirement of being 16 years old before the 1^st day of work.
• Familiarity of theatrical terms, spaces, practices.
• Some experience with drills / impact drivers, miter saw, jig saw.
• Ability to follow verbal as well as written instructions.
• Basic math skills and able to read measurements from a tape measure
• Must be able to lift 50lbs – 75lbs and work standing, kneeling, or bending for extended periods of time.

Preferred Experience:

• Experience with table saw, angle grinder, paint sprayers, or other shop tools.
• Knowledge of knots used in stagecraft.
• Experience with scissor lifts or single person lifts.

JCPRD requires reference/background screening for all positions.  Specified criteria may vary by Department.