Shop Help

Join Our Creative Team – New Orleans (Elmwood, LA)

Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is seeking temporary Builder/Maker support for our Elmwood, Louisiana production facility. This role is ideal for hands-on creatives who enjoy building immersive environments and can jump in to support active production projects.

As part of our creative shop, you’ll assist in constructing scenic elements, props, and set pieces used across our portfolio of haunted attractions, immersive experiences, and live events. This is a fast-paced, collaborative environment where flexibility, craftsmanship, and reliability are key.

Job Title: Shop Help (Temporary Support)
Department: Creative Shops
Employment Type: Temporary (Full-time and part-time hours may be available based on project needs)

Position Overview

The Shop Helper is a versatile team member who supports a wide range of duties in our production shop. You’ll float between tasks throughout the day—helping with light carpentry, painting, organizing, and general shop upkeep—to keep projects moving efficiently and safely.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with basic carpentry tasks and scenic construction under supervision

• Support scenic and general painting projects as directed

• Prepare, pack, crate, and move materials, props, and scenic elements

• Safely lift, carry, and move heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) as needed

• Maintain shop cleanliness, including trash removal, sweeping, and general housekeeping

• Help organize tools, materials, inventory, and work areas to support safe and efficient operations

• Float between teams and tasks based on project priorities and deadlines

• Follow all safety procedures, shop rules, and supervisor direction

Qualifications

Qualifications

• Willingness to learn new skills and take direction from multiple leads

• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a fast-paced environment

• General experience with hand and power tools preferred (training available)

• Capable of lifting and moving up to 50 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodation

• Reliable, punctual, and comfortable with changing work assignments

• Positive attitude, strong work ethic, and attention to detail

• Must be at least 18 years old and authorized to work in the United States

This is a temporary, non‑exempt, hourly position based in Elmwood, Louisiana. Employment is at‑will, and hours and assignment length may vary based on production and business needs. This temporary role is not eligible for company‑sponsored benefit plans, except as required by applicable law. Thirteenth Floor Entertainment Group is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, age, or any other status protected by law.