POSITION: Assistant Box Office Manager
POSTED: January 22, 2026
TERM: May 25 – September 6, 2026; Shorter periods of availability will be considered
STATUS: Full Time, at-will, Exempt seasonal employee
SUPERVISOR: Production Manager, Erika Johnson
SCHEDULE: Tuesday through Saturday (occasional Sunday or Monday) 9am – 5pm
SALARY: $17.50 per hour, housing available
Position Summary
The Carpenter works closely with the TP, PM, and other carpenters in the creation, installation, and removal of all scenic elements for productions at Shakespeare & Company.
Roles & Responsibilities
Read, interpret, and execute technical construction drawings
Use standard theatrical construction techniques and methods in the build of scenic elements
Assist other scene shop staff in the build of scenic designs
Assist in the preparation of each theatre space for the summer season and off-season activities
Assist the Production Manager & Technical Director in other production-related work (such as theater maintenance)
- Rig scenic elements and participate in scenic changeovers as needed
- Maintain shop supply inventory including making supply runs as needed (in a company-owned vehicle)
- Maintain scene shop equipment and perform preventative maintenance and cleaning
- Fulfill other reasonable duties
Experience, Knowledge, Skills, & Characteristics Sought
- Knowledge of wood construction and basic rigging. Welding a huge plus!
- Knowledge of shop tool maintenance and repair
- Able to climb a 250 lbs. rated ladder and work from heights on ladders, in mechanical lifts, and on top of lighting catwalks.
- Ability to lift heavy scenic items & materials
- Have experience in professional theatrical work or the college equivalent; summer stock experience preferred
- Excellent personal, organizational, time management and communication skills
- Maintain regular, punctual attendance with a positive attitude and energy
- A willingness to work indoors AND outside
About Shakespeare & Company
Founded in 1978, Shakespeare & Company is a thriving center of creative and collaborative excellence in Actor Training, Performance, and Education, rooted in Shakespeare’s work and the Elizabethan ideals of inquiry, balance and harmony. Committed to nurturing the creative impulse, exploring the universal themes of human experience, engaging with the widest possible audience, and influencing future generations, Shakespeare & Company is also committed to evolving its approach to diversity and inclusion to engender an active process and positive change toward equity in its employment and artistry. Shakespeare & Company is committed to providing equal employment opportunities; it is our intent to maintain an inclusive work environment which is free of harassment, discrimination, or retaliation because of sex, gender, race, religion, color, national origin, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, political affiliation, military service, veteran status, pregnancy or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws. We strongly encourage applications from groups historically underrepresented in theatre and theatre administration including People of the Global Majority, LGBTQIA+ individuals, women, and people who are neurodiverse. The Company is dedicated to the fulfillment of these policies in regard to all aspects of employment, including but not limited to recruiting, hiring, and all other conditions and privileges of employment. Our goal is to engage ourselves in endeavors which enrich and promote a more just society.