Scenic Charge Artist for Oklahoma

Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Painter/Scenic Charge Artist to join for the production of Oklahoma! 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 execute approved designs.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Execute all paint techniques needed for scenery including carving, faux finishes, texturing, and drop painting
- Keep the Paint Shop and associated work areas clean and safe. Maintain tools and equipment necessary for the Paint Shop
- Color match and provide samples for Scenic Designers as requested
- Assist with load-in primarily focused on paints but helping additional departments as necessary

Qualifications:
- One year of experience in professional shops. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered
- Knowledge of theatrical scenic painting, surface treatments, and building techniques
- Ability to read construction drawings and paint elevations
- Proficiency in color matching, carving, faux finishes, texturing, marbling, and wood graining
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively
- OSHA General Industry 10-Hour and OSHA Aerial Lift Safety certifications are a plus
- 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: 7/13/2026 - 7/24/2026
Compensation: $22.5/hour, paid bi weekly

Travel and housing provided

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/358360/scenic-charge-artist-for-oklahoma

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.