The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Head Properties Artisan for its 2026 Summer Festival Season.

The Head Properties Artisan works as a member of an eight-person props team; they report to the Properties Manager and Assistant Properties Manager, and work alongside the Properties Artisans, a Properties Paints Apprentice, and a Properties Apprentice.

The primary goals of the position will include building props for rehearsal and stage props for four mainstage productions, a full-scale youth opera, and other events occurring during the Festival Season. May participate in occasional props painting or transfers. The position is the resource for workspace safety in their designated area, and they should feel comfortable answering basic safety questions, addressing noticed safety concerns, and/or assisting in the gathering of more information through supervisor support.

Some of the work this position performs may be at height, on ladders, or in lifts; involves lifting equipment to elevated positions; and requires frequent use of power tools. This position may handle cross-departmental projects depending on the season, so a willingness to collaborate with other departments is a must. Furniture construction and woodworking skills are needed. Aptitude in carpentry/woodworking is required, and applicants should have strong skills in several of the following areas: metal fabrication, crafts, soft goods crafts, or gadgetry. This position should have two +ndash; five years of experience in a professional shop environment.

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 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 May 4 to August 23, 2026. $21.50/Hr. Housing provided.

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 December 4, 2025.