POSITION: CARPENTER
POSTED: January 29, 2026
TERM: 5/25/2026 +ndash; 9/6/2026 (shorter periods of availability will be considered)
STATUS: Full Time, at-will, Exempt seasonal employee
SUPERVISOR: Erika Johnson, Production Manager
SCHEDULE: Tuesday through Saturday (occasional Sunday or Monday) 9am-5pm
COMPENSATION: $17.50/hr, housing available
ABOUT SHAKESPEARE + COMPANY
Shakespeare + Company is a professional live theater company in the heart of the Berkshires offering innovative, socially responsive, and educationally challenging performances, workshops and residencies, recognized nationally as an innovative leader in teaching Shakespeare and integrating theatre arts. Founded in 1978, Shakespeare + Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare+rsquo;s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance and harmony. Shakespeare + Company is committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, and engaging with the widest possible audience in order to influence future generations. Shakespeare + Company is committed to an evolving approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry and to creating a workplace where everyone feels respected, supported, and inspired to bring their authentic voice and creative perspective to their work. We strive to represent individuals from all walks of life in our workforce and seek to engage those who will embrace our vigorous commitment to inclusion, diversity, equity, and accessibility as well as anti-racism initiatives, with the goal of engaging ourselves in endeavors that enrich and promote a more just society.
ABOUT THE POSITION
The Carpenter works closely with the TP, PM, and other carpenters in the creation, installation, and removal of all scenic elements for productions at Shakespeare + Company.
ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Read, interpret, and execute technical construction drawings
Use standard theatrical construction techniques and methods in the build of scenic elements
Assist other scene shop staff in the build of scenic designs
Assist in the preparation of each theatre space for the summer season and off-season activities
Assist the Production Manager + Technical Director in other production-related work (such as theater maintenance)
Rig scenic elements and participate in scenic changeovers as needed
Maintain shop supply inventory including making supply runs as needed (in a company-owned vehicle)
Maintain scene shop equipment and perform preventative maintenance and cleaning
Fulfill other reasonable duties
EXPERIENCE, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND CHARACTERISTICS SOUGHT
Knowledge of wood construction and basic rigging. Welding a huge plus!
Knowledge of shop tool maintenance and repair
Able to climb a 250 lbs. rated ladder and work from heights on ladders, in mechanical lifts, and on top of lighting catwalks.
Ability to lift heavy scenic items + materials
Have experience in professional theatrical work or the college equivalent; summer stock experience preferred
Excellent personal, organizational, time management and communication skills
Maintain regular, punctual attendance with a positive attitude and energy
A willingness to work indoors AND outside
TO APPLY: Please send a letter of interest, resume, and references by email to jobsearch@shakespeare.org
