Carpenter (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August) at WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS

Vienna, Virginia, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

08 Apr, 26

Salary

25.0

Posted On

08 Jan, 26

Experience

0 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Scenic Construction, Woodworking, Mentorship, Safety, Production Support, Scene Shop Maintenance, Load In, Strike

Industry

Performing Arts

Description

Job Details Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182 Position Type: Seasonal Job Category: Opera and Classical Programming 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. REQUIREMENTS: Demonstrated experience in scenic construction / or woodworking. Minimum 1 year of scene shop or equivalent educational experience. Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Lift/move up to 50 pounds. Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, bend and reach with arms up to 50 percent of the time. 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

Carpenters are responsible for safely executing all scenic elements and providing production support for seasonal opera productions. They also assist in mentoring Technical Theater Apprentices and maintaining the scene shop.