Scenic Carpentry Apprentice (Summer Seasonal) - The Glimmerglass Festival

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Scenic Carpentry Apprentice for its 2023 Festival Season.

The Glimmerglass Apprenticeship Program offers a well-rounded experience including structured training sessions, curated seminars, and frequent opportunities to learn and work alongside seasoned professionals in formal and informal settings. The Scenic Carpentry Apprentice reports to the Head Carpenter and ATD of Scenery Operations, while working alongside four Staff Scenic Carpenters and another Scenic Carpentry Apprentice. Supervisors will work with the apprentice to establish personal goals at the top of the apprenticeship and review progress throughout the season. The primary duty of this position includes assisting with the construction and modification of five mainstage productions and a children’s opera. Some shop projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a group setting. This position will also assist with initial install of scenery; load-ins and some changeovers. The Scenic Carpentry Apprentice will never be asked to be run crew for performances. Apprentice may be asked to work on shop maintenance projects around campus during down time.

Basic stage carpentry skills with both woodworking and MIG welding are required. This position also requires the ability to read drawings and have a basic knowledge of single purchase counterweight systems. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future Covid-19 policies, including testing and wearing a mask on campus.

This apprenticeship runs May 1 to August 27, 2023. Apprentices are compensated at a rate of $14.20/hr, are eligible for overtime and are provided housing.

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.

The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.

To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter, Resume (including three references) and Portfolio in a single PDF document. You may either include a link to your digital portfolio/webpage or images with descriptions on additional pages at the end of your PDF submission. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE and filling out the Employment Application Form on the “How To Apply” tab on the left.
Salary: 14.20 per hour