Props Artisan

Ogunquit Playhouse, Ogunquit, Maine seeks an experienced Props Artisan for our 2025 Season and Arts Academy productions. Approximate dates of employment between June and August. 

Ideal Candidate: Must be detail-oriented and remain focused in a fast-paced working environment. 

Job Duties/Expectations include (but are not limited to):  

  • Must have experience in prop shopping and acquiring items for a wide variety of theatrical styles and periods for each production

  • Possess strong knowledge of construction techniques and high-level artisan skills, including painting, sculpting, and molds

  • Theatrical carpentry skills a must

  • Assist load-in/strike as necessary

  • Ideal candidate would have a valid driver’s license and personal vehicle

  • Sewing skills preferred

  • Upholstery skills preferred, but not required

  • Must be a self-starter and able to work in a fast-paced environment

  • Assist with Arts Academy productions

  • Job requires ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop, or kneel in execution of duties as assigned

  • Job requires ability to lift, carry, move necessary equipment up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions

  • Unconventional hours may be required

Position is a W2, $19 /hr plus overtime and housing

Ogunquit Playhouse is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to promoting the growth of a diverse and inclusive workplace. For our full Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility statement please visit our website: http://www.ogunquitplayhouse.org/about-us 

Ogunquit Playhouse offers Health insurance to all employees who are with the company for 120+ consecutive days and work at least 30 hours weekly. Ogunquit Playhouse will cover 75% of employee’s company sponsored Health insurance premium. Dental and Vision insurance will also be available at the employee’s expense. Employees who work the Ogunquit Playhouse’s entire season will also accrue Earned Paid Leave up to 40 hours. Eligibility is based on the length of the contract. Shortening the length of that contract may affect eligibility. 

Please send cover letter (including your availability for the time frame listed above), resume and references to productionresumes@ogunquitplayhouse.org. Please include 2025 PROPS ARTISAN in the subject line.