Paints and Props Apprentice
Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks a

Paints and Props Apprentice for its 2022-2023 season. Northern Stage produces a mainstage
season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This
Apprenticeship is a learning experience, and will provide the opportunity for the employee to
hone their skills under the tutelage of experienced professionals.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Work with the Scenic Charge Artist, Props Master and other production team members to

execute, load-in and strike all paint and prop-related builds/projects for productions and
events.

• Keep paint and props work areas clean and safe.
• Assist in procuring props from local businesses and other theatres.
• Take on small craft projects in the props department.
• Act as part of a run crew as needed.
• Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.
• Support other production departments as needed.

Job Type Full time, with some nights and weekends required
Contract Dates: ASAP (start date flexible)- 5/28/23
Compensation: $12.55/h + overtime paid at time and a half
Benefits: Dental, Vision, Life insurance, and PTO. Subsidized housing available for rent through
Northern Stage.
How to apply: Submit the following materials via Submittable:
https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/215789/production-staff-employment-application
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• Cover letter
• Resume
• Three (3) professional references
• Portfolio or samples of previous work

We believe the most important and impactful art is made when we consider and commit to
inclusion, diversity, equity and access both on and off of our stage. We highly encourage folks
who are Black, Native or Indigenous, People of Color, Queer or Trans, Poor or Working Class,
Disabled, Young, Elderly, and/or who speak English as a second language to apply. To learn
more about Northern Stage, please visit our website: www.northernstage.org.