Scenic Carpenter

Olney Theatre Center; Olney (MD); On-site; USD 49,000 - 51,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

$10M/year theater organization

403(b) match

Job summary

A prominent Maryland theater seeks a skilled Scenic Carpenter to join their expanding team in a state-of-the-art facility. This role involves collaborating with award-winning designers and mastering multi-material fabrication to bring theatrical visions to life. The ideal candidate will work in a fast-paced environment, manage production responsibilities, and uphold shop safety standards. A full benefits package is provided, promoting a diverse and inclusive creative culture.

Qualifications

• Strong ability to interpret technical drafts for set construction.
• Experience in multi-material fabrication including wood, metal, and plastics.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with an energetic production team.

Responsibilities

• Lead innovative workflows in the new scenic studio.
• Master the fabrication of sets using wood and metal.
• Manage the production cycle from concept to load-in.

Skills

Professional-level proficiency with table saws, miter saws, band saws, and drill presses

Solid MIG welding and metal-working skills

Ability to read theatrical drafting

Resourceful attitude and commitment to shop safety

Tools

CNC router experience

Job description

SCENIC CARPENTER: Build the Future of Maryland Theatre

Location: Olney, MD |Salary: $49,000-$51,000 + Full Benefits |Start Date: Immediate

Are you ready to master your craft in a brand-new, state-of-the-art facility?

Olney Theatre Center is at a landmark moment in its 80+ year history. As one of Maryland’s two state-designated theaters, we are expanding our 14-acre campus and our artistic reach.This April, we are opening a massive, custom-built Production facility including a new Scenic Studio, and we are looking for a skilled Scenic Carpenter to help us break it in.

If you thrive in a fast-paced environment, love the smell of sawdust and the spark of a MIG welder, and want to see your work on four different stages for 8+ world-class productions a year, we want you on our team.

THE OPPORTUNITY

As a Scenic Carpenter, you aren't just building sets; you are the engine behind the magic. You will work collaboratively with a high-octane production team to bring the visions of Tony and Grammy-winning designers to life. From massive proscenium musicals to intimate, immersive dramas, your handiwork will be the foundation for everything our audiences see.

In this role, you will:

• Innovate in our New Scenic Studio: Be among the first to utilize our brand-new scenic studio, helping to establish workflows and organizational systems in a fresh, modern space.
• Master Multi-Material Fabrication: Lead the charge in wood, metal (MIG welding), and plastics, turning complex shop drawings into structural reality.
• Own the Production Cycle: Be there for the "Aha!" moments—from the first cut in the shop to the final piece of the load-in and the high-energy teamwork of strike.
• Collaborate with the Best: Work directly under the Technical Director and Associate TD in a culture that values creative problem-solving and technical excellence.

WHAT YOU BRING TO THE BENCH

Be the vital link between the designer's imagination and the stage; we need a builder who interprets technical drafts as the blueprint for an unforgettable audience experience. You should have:

• The Toolkit: Professional-level proficiency with the "Big Five" (Table Saw, Miter Saw, Band Saw, and Drill Press) plus a mastery of hand and cordless tools. Experience with a CNC router is a plus.
• The Metal: Solid MIG welding and metal-working skills are essential for our ambitious structural builds.
• The Vision: The ability to read theatrical drafting and translate it into a safe, durable, and beautiful product.
• The Spirit: A resourceful, "can-do" attitude, a commitment to shop safety, and the stamina to keep pace with a thriving, 8-show season.

WHY OLNEY THEATRE CENTER?

• A Growing Legacy: Join an $10M/year organization that has hosted legends like Sir Ian McKellen, André De Shields, Bernadette Peters, and more.
• Unrivaled Variety: With four distinct performance spaces, no two workweeks are ever the same.
• Comprehensive Benefits: We take care of our own with a full benefits package and a 403(b) match.
• Inclusive Culture: We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and believe that a diverse scenic studio is a stronger, more creative studio.