Shakespeare Theatre Company seeks an experienced Scenic Carpenter to join our Helen Hayes award-winning scene shop. The professional scenic carpentry staff handles carpentry, metalwork, rigging, mechanics, and automation for STC+rsquo;s artistically ambitious productions built in a well-appointed 23,000 SF scene shop. Projects can range from building flats to tearing apart a car to traditional indoor sets, and everything in between. This person will work day-to-day with other departments and will participate in the build, load-in, and strike of all shows. This is a full-time position with excellent benefits and a current hourly rate of $26.14, with an increase to $26.92 per hour on August 1, 2025.

This position requires an associate+rsquo;s degree in Technical Theatre, or equivalent experience, and at least 3 years+rsquo; professional experience in a shop environment. Preference will be given to candidates with MIG experience and automation knowledge. Must be able to regularly lift at least 50lbs. We work 10-hour days M-Th, with occasional weekends and evenings. This position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between STC and IATSE Local 22.

Shakespeare Theatre Company is committed to building an inclusive, equitable, and anti-racist organization that better reflects the community where we reside and work. To learn more about our on-going efforts and to read our Anti-Racist Action Plan, please visit https://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/equity-diversity-inclusion/. If you are interested in this position, please apply on our website at http://www.shakespearetheatre.org/about/careers-and-casting/jobs/, or you may send a cover letter, resume, and references to employment@shakespearetheatre.org.