Carpenter I/II

Oregon Shakespeare Festival • Ashland, OR

9d • Onsite

About The Position

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is seeking skilled and collaborative Carpenters to join our Scene Shop. Candidates may be hired as Carpenter I or Carpenter II based on their demonstrated skills and qualifications. Both levels work hands-on to construct, install, transport, maintain, and strike scenic elements across OSF productions. As a Carpenter, you’ll help transform scenic designs into the physical environments audiences experience onstage. You’ll work both independently and collaboratively on projects involving wood, metal, rigging, softgoods, automation, painting, carving, and other scenic disciplines.

Requirements

• Two years of professional theatrical scenic construction experience (combined training and technical experience considered in lieu of some professional experience).
• Basic demonstrated skills (for Carpenter I) or advanced demonstrated skills (for Carpenter II) in theatrical woodworking, metalworking and welding, trim fabrication, sewing, foam carving/sculpting, and theatrical rigging.
• Comfortable working with standard woodworking hand and power tools.
• Ability to perform shop math and read or review CAD drawings.
• Experience loading trucks and safely securing materials.
• Strong collaboration skills and enjoy working across disciplines.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to meet OSF’s driving requirements.
• Comfortable learning to operate forklifts, CNC machines, and personnel lifts (OSF provides training).
• Ability to lift and move materials and equipment weighing up to 75 pounds.
• Ability to climb ladders and personnel lifts.
• Ability to wear fall-arrest equipment and a respirator.
• Ability to regularly squat, crawl, kneel, and work overhead.

Responsibilities

• Construct scenic and rehearsal elements using wood, metal, trim and detail fabrication, sewing, painting, carving, and other techniques.
• Participate in load-ins, fine-tune scenery, support rigging and softgoods installation, and maintain and repair scenic elements throughout the performance run.
• Strike, restore, package, load, and safely transport scenic elements and materials.
• Maintain clean and efficient workspaces, assist with material inventory, and follow OSF and Scene Shop safety procedures.
• Work with Scene Shop colleagues and other production departments on multidisciplinary projects and support the team as production needs evolve.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed