Scenic Carpenter
Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Carpenter to join the full-time staff. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position reports directly to the Technical Director to help execute all elements of scenic fabrication and paint treatment.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Build scenery according to technical drawings as directed by the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director
- Complete any scenic notes as necessary during the run of a show
- Keep the Scene Shop and associated work areas clean and safe. Maintain tools and equipment as necessary for the Scene Shop
- Assist with changeover between productions, primarily focused on scenery, but helping additional departments as necessary
- Assist the Scenic Charge Artist with paint touch ups and basing as needed
- Serve as a Deck Carpenter on run crews of shows as needed based on the scale of production
- Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons
Support other production departments as needed
Qualifications:
- One year of experience in professional shops. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered
- Knowledge of theatrical scenic building techniques
- Ability to read construction drawings and paint elevations. Experience with AutoCAD and/or Vectorworks a plus
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office + Google Suite
- Excellent communication and organization skills. Experience managing and adhering to budgets
- Working knowledge of theatrical safety conventions, OSHA regulations, rigging, and fire codes
- OSHA 10-Hour Certification a plus
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively
- Proficiency with hand and power tools
Rigging, welding, and steel fabrication experience a plus
- Valid driver+rsquo;s license and ability to drive a box truck
- Comfortable working at heights in excess of 20 feet in a lift and on a tension mesh grid
- Ability to safely lift 75 lbs
- BA or BFA in technical theater a plus
Job Type Full time, with some nights and weekends required
Contract Dates: ASAP-6/7/2027
Compensation: $43,888 annualized salary, paid bi weekly (overtime exempt)
Benefits: Northern Stage offers dental and life insurance and covers 100% of these premiums, with vision and accident as an optional add-on with an employee contribution. We offer an employee-funded 403(b) retirement account, an FSA, and pet insurance. There is a 60-day waiting period following hiring before benefits become active (excepting the 403(b) program, which is active immediately).
PTO: All full time Northern Stage staff members are eligible for Paid Time Off according to our PTO policy, which includes 12 vacation days annually, personal days, sick leave, and parental leave.
Subject to availability, subsidized housing is obtainable for lease through Northern Stage.
How to apply: Send the following to Production Manager Josh Davis via email (production@northernstage.org) or Submittable
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three (3) references
Submittable https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/358308/fy27-scenic-carpenter
We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to inclusion, diversity, equity, and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class, Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org/education.
