Scenic Carpenter

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

Openings as of 8/20/2026

Scenic Carpenter JobID: 2346

• Position Type: High School Teaching/ Drama
• Date Posted: 8/14/2026
• Location: 505 Washington Blvd Oak Park IL 60302

Description: S cenic Carpenter and Scenic Painter- Fenwick High School is seeking a Scenic Carpenter and Scenic Painter for our 2026 and 2027 productions of A Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors. Job Summary: New Scenic Carpenter Part-time

Scenic Carpenter and Scenic Painter- Fenwick High School is seeking a Scenic Carpenter and Scenic Painter for our 2026 and 2027 productions of A Christmas Carol and Little Shop of Horrors. The time commitment for this position is Every Tuesday and Thursday from August 18th to November 12th from 2:00PM until 6:00 PM along with two Saturdays (TBD) from 10am to 5:00 PM and then every Tuesday and Thursday from from January 26 to April 15th from 2:00PM to 6:00 PM with two Saturdays (TBD) from 10am to 5pm. There will be no work the week of March 25th to April 1st.

Compensation: Stipend range $3500 - 4200 for the entire year.

Qualifications: The candidate ideally possess the following skills:

• 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.

Postings current as of 8/20/2026 1:29:15 AM CST.

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