Theatrical Carpenter I/II — Scenic Shop

Oregon-Shakespeare-Festival; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 52,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR, is seeking skilled Carpenters to join our Scene Shop. You may be hired as Carpenter I or Carpenter II based on demonstrated skills. Both levels build, install, maintain, and strike scenic elements across OSF productions, collaborating with teams across disciplines.

Two years of professional theatrical scenic construction experience is required. Candidates should be adept with woodworking, metalworking, rigging, sewing, and related

Qualifications

• Two years of professional theatrical scenic construction experience.
• Ability to read CAD drawings.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet OSF driving requirements.
• Ability to lift and move materials weighing up to 75 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Build & fabricate scenic and rehearsal elements using wood, metal, trim and detail fabrication, sewing, painting, carving, and other techniques.
• Install & maintain scenery, rigging, softgoods installation, and repair scenic elements throughout the run.
• Strike, restore, package, load, and safely transport scenic elements and materials.
• Support shop operations, maintain clean workspaces, manage inventory per safety procedures.
• Collaborate with Scene Shop and other production departments on multidisciplinary projects.

Skills

Theatrical construction

Woodworking

Metalworking

Rigging

Sewing

Foam carving

Painting

Tools

CNC machines

Forklifts

Personnel lifts

Job description

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, OR, is seeking skilled Carpenters to join our Scene Shop. You may be hired as Carpenter I or Carpenter II based on demonstrated skills. Both levels build, install, maintain, and strike scenic elements across OSF productions, collaborating with teams across disciplines.

Two years of professional theatrical scenic construction experience is required. Candidates should be adept with woodworking, metalworking, rigging, sewing, and related