About This Position
Virginia Theatre Festival is seeking a Master Carpenter for our Summer 2026 season to support the build, run, and strike of our season+rsquo;s productions. VTF will produce a three-show summer season. This position reports to the Technical Director.

Qualified candidates will possess excellent interpersonal, organizational, collaborative, and communication skills and the ability to organize and execute tasks in a fast-paced environment. Applicants must be detail-oriented, self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team situation. Every member of our company should always have a willingness to learn, as well as a commitment to a safe and equitable work environment.

Pay Rate - $20.00/hour
Contract Dates - May 26-July 3, 2026
Work Authorization Requirement - US work authorization is required.
Work Schedule - Weekly schedules will vary between ~30-40+ hours/week, in response to workload and production needs. Employees are eligible for overtime pay with managerial approval for any hours worked over 40 per week. Day, weekend, and evening hours are required.
Housing - We will provide housing to seasonal employees who are based out-of-town (with a home address 50 miles or greater from our theatre) or are a current UVA student. Housing will be located within walking distance of our theatres. Housing is not pet-friendly.

Job Duties

Perform skilled carpentry work using a variety of materials related to the construction of theatrical scenery
Assist with the planning, layout, construction, and installation of scenic projects while working closely with the ATD to ensure that the scenic elements of the productions are completed with an emphasis on quality and safety
Lead the Carpenters as assigned for scenic build, load-in, and strike
During the show run, work on shop projects as assigned

Required Experience + Skills

Carpentry experience
Welding experience
Ability to lift 50lbs.

Apply on our website: https://virginiatheatrefestival.org/jobs