Apprentice, Scene Painting (Summer 2026) at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Vienna, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

18 Mar, 26

Salary

12.77

Posted On

18 Dec, 25

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Yes

Skills

Scene Painting, Technical Theatre, Props, Costuming, Lighting, Wig & Make Up, Safety, Scenic Elements, Running Crew, Media

Industry

Performing Arts

Description

Job Details Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182 Position Type: Intern/Apprentice Job Category: Opera and Classical Programming APPLICATION DEADLINE: Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed. EXPECTED DURATION: 12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week) PAY RATE: $12.77/hour POSITION DESCRIPTION: Learn basic and advanced scene painting and finishing techniques from professional scenic artists. Apprentices will work alongside our scenic artists to finish professional scenery for fully produced shows. Use traditional and exotic techniques to finish scenic elements Work with paint, foam, fabric, and other media to create finished scenery Take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances at The Barns REQUIREMENTS: Prior scene painting or equivalent experience Understanding of basic scene shop safety For additional information, contact internships@wolftrap.org with questions. Qualifications PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY: Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study) Graduate students Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school) Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required) Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment APPRENTICE POSITION REQUIREMENTS: These positions follow the Opera company rehearsal schedule and work on a 6 day/week schedule (one day off that varies from week to week; standard pro-duction schedule) Technical Theatre, Scene Painting, Props, Costuming, Lighting, and Wig & Make Up Apprentices also become the run-crew for all performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.) Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation. Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact hr@wolftrap.org. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Responsibilities

Apprentices will learn basic and advanced scene painting techniques from professional scenic artists and will work alongside them to finish scenery for shows. They will also take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances.