About This Position
Virginia Theatre Festival is seeking a Painter 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 and Charge Artist.

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 - $15.00/hour
Contract Dates +ndash; May 28-June 19, 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 scenic painting work using a variety of materials related to the painting and finishing of theatrical scenery
Assist the paint charge in the operations of the paint shop during the build and strike of the shows

Required Experience + Skills

Faux finishing, layout, and other related scenic painting experience
Ability to lift 50lbs.

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