The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Properties Manager for its 2026 Festival Season.
The Properties Manager works as a member of a nine-person Properties team; they report to the Technical Director and work alongside an Assistant Properties Manager. Supervises one Head Properties Artisan, three Staff Artisans, and two Properties Apprentices.
The primary goals of the position will include providing rehearsal and stage props for four mainstage productions, a full-scale youth opera, and other events occurring during the Festival Season through either sourcing, purchasing, and/or instructing the construction of the props pieces. Coordinates the management of the Properties Department with assistance from the Assistant Properties Manager. Coordinates and communicates props needs/statuses with members of the artistic team, designers, stage management, scenic departments, and stage crews. May participate in occasional props construction, painting, or transfers. Maintains accuracy and clarity of all properties paperwork through the season, as well as archiving all properties for future production rentals, including maintaining and updating the company's properties stock. Attends technical rehearsals; schedule is often fluctuating, splitting time between managing the props shop and often working nights and weekends.
Some of the work this position performs routinely is at height, on ladders, or in lifts; involves lifting equipment to elevated positions; and may require occasional use of power tools for custom projects. A successful candidate will be organized, able to work in a fast-paced environment, and be a collaborative member of the production staff. Due to the repertory nature of our season, the ability to multitask, set/receive and communicate priorities (including to artisans, the Assistant Properties Manager, and the Technical Director), and communicate with multiple designers is essential.
Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This position has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs or ladders. Additional training, workshops, and seminars may be provided during the season.
This is a seasonal position; employees who work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival+rsquo;s current and potential future health and wellness policies.
This position runs in person from April 6 to August 23, 2026. $1250.00/Wk. Housing provided. Includes a Preseason Payment of $2000.00 to cover time spent hiring the Props Department and for attendance of any preseason meetings needed, and a travel reimbursement up to $200.00.
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company-wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.
The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.
The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on November 12, 2025.
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references and a link to portfolio) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.
