Properties Assistant (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August)
TEMPORARY•Vienna•$0k - $0k
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182
Position Type: Seasonal
Job Category: Opera and Classical Programming
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Work Schedule: |
To be discussed with hiring manager; Some evenings and weekends required dependent on show schedule. |
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Position Location: |
100% On-site |
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Pay Rate: |
Pay rate starts at $21-$25/hr. (based on experience) and is overtime eligible. Position is paid biweekly as W2 employment. Housing is NOT provided for this position. |
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Benefits: |
403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop |
DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is seasonal; 35+ hours per week; from May through the end of August. Early hiring to assist with scene shop opening and setup is available for candidates who can start before May 1st. Start and end dates can be flexible dependent on show requirements. Eligible candidates may start as early as February / March 2026 to assist with pre-season preparations.
POSITION SUMMARY: The Props Assistant will work with the Props Master to plan, procure, and execute all necessary props for the Wolf Trap Opera summer season. Props Assistants will help to maintain the props shop and keep a clean safe working environment. Some evenings and weekends required dependent on show schedule.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assist the Props Master as they plan, procure, and execute all stage props for the season’s productions.
- Help to mentor the Props Apprentice.
- Assist with strike.
- Help to maintain a clean and safe scene shop.
- Help to restore the Barns at the end of the season.
Qualifications
REQUIREMENTS:
- Prior props experience.
- Strong knowledge of theatrical production.
- Competency with excel.
- Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
What you'll do
- The Props Assistant will work with the Props Master to plan, procure, and execute all necessary props for the Wolf Trap Opera summer season. They will also help maintain the props shop and ensure a clean and safe working environment.
About WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
As America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation's cultural life and ensures that the arts remain accessible and affordable to the broadest possible audience.
A typical season at Wolf Trap includes something for everyone with performances ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to orchestra, dance, theater, and opera, as well as innovative performance art and multimedia presentations.
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