The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Scenic Carpenter for its 2026 Winter Season.


The Scenic Carpenter works as a member of a nine-person carpentry crew. The Scenic Carpenter reports to the Head Carpenter and Assistant Technical Director of Scenery and works alongside other Scenic Carpenters and two Scenic Carpentry Apprentices.


The primary goals of the position will include assisting with the construction of five large-scale productions through work involving cutlisting, raw material preparation, priming steel, construction of both lumber and metal/steel projects, prepping projects for the paint department, transferring items between the carpentry shop and paint shop, and general carpentry projects. There may be some general carpentry projects around campus as well during downtime.


Some of the work this position performs is at height, on ladders, or in lifts; involves lifting equipment to elevated positions; and requires the frequent use of power tools for both lumber and steel construction. Basic wood construction and metalworking knowledge are needed. Some projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a group setting. 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. Additional training, workshops, and seminars may be provided during the season.


This is a seasonal position; employees who work well within the team have the potential of being offered a contract for the Summer Festival Season and 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 from January 5 to May 1, 2026. $20.00/Hr. Housing is provided, and a $200.00 travel reimbursement is offered.


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 including images of previous welding projects or examples) 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.