Overhire Scenic Painter $20.00 – $20.00 per hour Ogunquit Playhouse Ogunquit, ME Backstage & Technical

Playwright Co; Maine; Hybrid; USD 23,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Shared housing

Health insurance after 120 days

Earned Paid Leave (up to 40 hours)

Dental and Vision available at cost

Job summary

Ogunquit Playhouse in Ogunquit, ME is seeking an experienced Overhire Scenic Painter to support the 2026 Season Mainstage production SMALL TOWN, a world premiere John Mellencamp musical. Immediate availability through Sept 26, 2026 is preferred.

Candidates must be detail-oriented and capable of fast-paced work with non-traditional hours. Expect to work from renderings, maintain logs, and use standard scenic painting techniques.

Qualifications

• Must be detail-oriented and able to work in a fast-paced environment.
• Experienced scenic painter with strong color-matching skills.
• Able to lift 50+ lbs and climb ladders.
• Able to work non-traditional hours as needed.

Responsibilities

• Create samples from renderings and reference materials.
• Maintain detailed procedure and color logs.
• Work independently and with the production team.
• Operate scenic painting tools and mix colors to match elevations.
• Adapt to fast-paced production schedules.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Fast-paced environment

Non-traditional hours

Scenic painting experience

Tools

Scenic painting tools

Job description

Overhire Scenic Painter

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks experienced Scenic Painters to provide overhire support for our 2026 Season Mainstage Production of SMALL TOWN, a World Premiere John Mellencamp Musical.

Seeking candidates with immediate availability though Saturday, September 26, 2026.

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment with some non-traditional hours. Experienced, exceptional painting skills are required.

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):

• Create samples with Resident Scenic Charge from renderings and reference materials, while also keeping a detailed log of procedure and recipe for future duplication.
• Work independently, positively and professionally with a team as required.
• Be prepared to work in a fast-paced environment with occasional non-traditional hours.
• Ability to keep and maintain and clean and organized workspace
• Basic knowledge and use of tried and true scenic techniques required.
• A working knowledge of mixing and matching colors.
• Work from paint elevations and reference material.
• A working knowledge in theatrical procedures, scenic painting tools and products.
• Ability to lift or maneuver 50+ lbs., as well as climb ladders and work in high places.
• Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel in execution of duties as assigned.
• Job requires ability to lift, carry, move necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.

Position is a W2, $20/hr plus O/T and shared housing included.

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us

Ogunquit Playhouse will now be offering Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120+ consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee’s company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee’s expense. Employees who work the entire Ogunquit Playhouse’s entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours. Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility.