Part-Time Scenic Carpenter & Painter — Set & Paint

Fenwick-High-School; Oak Park (IL); On-site; USD 3,500 - 4,200; Part time

Job summary

Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL seeks a Scenic Carpenter and Painter for its 2026–2027 productions of A Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors. This part-time role involves a set-building schedule with regular weekday sessions and occasional Saturdays, earning a year-long stipend.

You will read blueprints, construct stage pieces, and apply advanced scenic painting techniques while leading a teen crew and coordinating with in-house Tech Directors to meet timelines and budgets.

Qualifications

• Familiar with the safe use of power tools.
• Ability to read, interpret and follow blueprints.
• Experience in set construction for the stage and advanced scenic painting skills.
• Lead a group of teenagers in scenic construction and painting projects.
• Ability to work with Our In House Tech Directors on a specific timeline and budgets.
• A High level of organization and cleanliness of working areas.

Responsibilities

• Operate as scenic carpenter and painter for school productions.
• Lead teenagers in construction and painting projects.
• Coordinate with in-house Tech Directors on timelines and budgets.

Skills

Power tools

Blueprints

Set construction

Scenic painting

Teen leadership

Budget/timeline coordination

Organizational skills

Job description

Fenwick High School in Oak Park, IL seeks a Scenic Carpenter and Painter for its 2026–2027 productions of A Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors. This part-time role involves a set-building schedule with regular weekday sessions and occasional Saturdays, earning a year-long stipend.

You will read blueprints, construct stage pieces, and apply advanced scenic painting techniques while leading a teen crew and coordinating with in-house Tech Directors to meet timelines and budgets.