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Carpenter (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August)

@ Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts
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Vienna, Virginia, United States
OnsiteSeasonal
Responsibilities:Build scenery, Mentor apprentices, Load in
Requirements Summary:Seasonal carpenter with scenic construction/woodworking experience; minimum 1 year scene shop or equivalent educational experience; able to lift up to 50 lbs; local to VA/MD/DC; available evenings and weekends.
Technical Tools Mentioned:Woodworking, Scenery construction
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Job Description




















Work Schedule:

Evenings and weekends during tech will be required

Position Location:

100% On-site

Pay Rate:

Pay rate starts at $21-$25/hr. (based on experience) and is overtime eligible.  Position is paid bi-weekly as W2 employment. Housing is NOT provided for this position.

Benefits:

403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop


 










DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is seasonal; 35+ hours per week; from May through the end of August.  Early hiring to assist with scene shop opening and setup is available for candidates who can start before May 1st. Start and end dates can be flexible dependent on show requirements.  Eligible candidates may start as early as February / March 2026 to help with pre-season preparations.



 



POSITION SUMMARY: Carpenters are responsible for safely executing all scenic elements, helping to mentor our Technical Theater Apprentices, helping to maintain a safe clean work area, load in and strike, and restoring the Barns at the end of the season.



 



DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:





  • Build and maintain all scenery for two opera productions in the Barns.




  • Provide production support for seasonal Opera productions.




  • Assist in the mentorship of all Technical Theater Apprentices.




  • Assist in the maintenance of the scene shop and Barns stage, including load in and strike of each production, and restoring the Barns at the end of the season.