Carpenter II

Oregon-Shakespeare-Festival; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 48,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Oregon Shakespeare Festival in Ashland, OR is seeking a Carpenter II for its Scene Shop. This on-site, full-time seasonal role runs August 31, 2026 through November 6, 2026, offering hands-on scenic construction work on OSF productions.

The ideal candidate brings theater carpentry experience, strong fabrication skills, and the ability to work safely in a collaborative, arts-driven environment while meeting tight production schedules.

Qualifications

• Two years of experience in professional theatrical scenic construction.
• Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
• Ability to drive OSF trucks and operate forklifts; pass background check.
• Ability to work safely in a dynamic, collaborative theater environment.
• Comfort with standard shop math and CAD/drafting basics.

Responsibilities

• Build scenic elements and rehearsals scenery for OSF projects using wood and metal.
• Install and tune scenery, rigging, and soft goods for load-ins and performances.
• Maintain and repair scenic elements during the run and assist with strikes.
• Keep shop clean and safe; transport elements using company vehicles.
• Collaborate with designers and crew; mentor colleagues as needed.

Skills

Theatrical woodworking

Metal welding and metal working

Trim and detail fabrication

Sewing

Foam carving/sculpting

Theatrical rigging

Tools

Woodworking tools

Saws

Routers

Staple guns

Metal forming tools

Lathes

CNC machine

Job description

Oregon
Headquarters (On Site)
15 S Pioneer St
Ashland, OR 97520, USA

Oregon
Headquarters (On Site)
15 S Pioneer St
Ashland, OR 97520, USA

Join the Backstage Magic! OSF Is Hiring a Carpenter II

Location: Ashland, OR | Department: Scene Shop | Status: Full-Time, Seasonal August 31, 2026-November 6, 2026

Hourly Pay Range: $27.25/hour

Are you someone who brings creativity, precision, and passion to every build? Do you love working with your hands in a dynamic, collaborative, and mission-driven environment? Whether you’re starting your professional journey or bringing seasoned skills to the table, we’d love to work with you.

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is looking for a Carpenter II to join our Scene Shop team- so if you’ve got a background in scenic construction and a love for the arts, read on!

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

• Build scenicelements andrehearsalsceneryfor OSF projects including, for example: platform and flat construction using wood and metal, trim detail fabrication, automationprojects, sewing, painting, and carving.
• Models and supports the IDEA values of OSF by:
• Demonstrating inclusive behavior and creating an environment of belonging.
• Maintaining a safe and anti-racist working environment
• Recognizing micro-aggressions andinterrupting otheringbehaviors.
• Participate in the daily clean-up of all shop areasat the end of each workday and keep a clean and efficient workspace and tool cart.
• Assistinmaintainingthestockmaterial inventories.Adheres to OSF Safety and Scene Shop Safety procedures/protocols.
• Safely transport and deliver scenic elements using company vehicles.
• Install and fine tune scenery (load-ins and notes) including rigging and soft goods.
• Maintain and repair scenic elements during the performance run.
• Strike and restore scenic elements at the end of the production run.When the productions are co-productions,purchased, or rented, Carpenters willassistin packaging,labelingand loading scenic elements for transport.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Construction of multi-disciplinary elements (prop-scenery, lighting-scenery,etc.).
• Attends company, department, shop meetings, and safetytrainingsas assigned.
• Pick up and deliversupplies.
• Engages with OSFpatrons
• Support Marketing and Development efforts.
• Mentor colleagues asrequested
• Perform other duties as assigned by scene shop management staff.

WorkExperience: Two years of experience in professional theatrical scenic construction. One year of combined training and technical experience will be considered in lieu of professional work experience.

Physical Ability: Must be able to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds, wear fall arrest harnesses, weararespirator,regularly squat andmaintainposition, crawl and kneel,reach above shoulders,climb and work from ladders and personnel lifts. Ability tostand and walk for up to6hours.

Essential Skillsand Qualifications:

Carpenter II willhave advanceddemonstratedskillsin the following areas.This is a non-comprehensive list:

• Theatrical woodworking
• Metal welding and metal working
• Trim and detail fabrication
• Sewing
• Foamcarving/sculpting
• Theatrical rigging

Other Skills, Knowledge, and Ability:

• Basic ability to work with computers (email, spreadsheets, cloud-based information services, open and review CAD drawings).
• Comfortable with standard wood working hand and power tools such as saws, routers, staple guns, metal forming tools, and lathes.
• Ability to do shop math (an understanding of mathematical calculations in the construction world for building elements).
• Truck loading and securing ofmaterials
• The ability to create positive working relationships with designers, colleagues, and staff in other departments.
• Anunderstandingthat identity informs every individual’s human experience in a way that may differ from one’s own personal experience.

Special Qualifications: Valid driver’s license withgood drivingrecord and ability to drive OSF trucks. Ability to drive a forklift,operateCNC machine and personnel lifts (OSF to provide training). Ability to pass andmaintaina clear background check.

Special Hours Requirements: Standard work week is Monday – Friday. Occasional night-time and weekend hours arerequiredfor load-ins,load-outs, and technical rehearsal support.

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