JOB SUMMARY:
The Pennsylvania Renaissance Faire is seeking applicants to join their full-time Production Crew for the faire and holiday seasons (Now through December 2025). Production crew will work in the shop creating props and scenic elements during pre-season and workdays, then act as weekend stage managers once the faire is open. PARF is an outdoor rain-or-shine festival located in Manheim, Pennsylvania. Compensation is $525 per week.

DATES:
Contracts run through December 19th, 2025. This job is full time, 40-hours per week. The Renaissance Faire runs on weekends from August 16th +ndash; October 26th. Holiday shows begin on November 3rd.

RESPONSIBLITIES:
Since we are a seasonal festival, +ldquo;production crew+rdquo; is a catch-all for props, scenic, painting, stage management, and anything else that needs to be +lsquo;produced+rsquo; to make a production happen. Overall job responsibilities include:
-Design, build, source, and/or purchase period-appropriate props and scenic elements for stage shows, immersive fairground experiences, and street entertainment
-Create props from a variety of materials including wood, foams, leather, re-purposed objects, paper m+acirc;ch+eacute;, clay, etc.
-Assist in prop organization and storage, both in the shop and on faire grounds
-Assist in upkeep of stages, scenic elements, practical effects, and set construction
-Aid in upkeep of the faire grounds including seasonal signage and large Halloween prop decorations
-Act as a +ldquo;stage manager+rdquo; during faire days, including running microphones, communicating with actors, and assisting backstage of joust
-Other production-relevant tasks such as pulling and transporting furniture and aiding in seasonal show load-in/load-outs

QUALIFICATIONS:
Crew members must be able to work well within a team. Must have an eagerness to learn and to try new things. Must be willing to work outdoors in a broad range of weather, and must be able to do physical labor such as heavy lifting. Any unique experience or skill set can probably be useful in this position, may it be skills in puppetry, sword-smithing, furniture upholstering, or what-have-you. Experience in props artistry and scenic carpentry preferred. Stage management skills appreciated.

COMPENSATION:
Pay will be $525 per week, with free communal housing accommodations.

Feel free to reach out with any questions. To APPLY, please send a resume, portfolio, and cover letter to Sadie Bossons