Apprentice, Scene Painting (Summer 2026)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: 9 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

APPLICATION DEADLINE:Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION:12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week)

PAY RATE:$12.77/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION:Learn basic and advanced scene painting and finishing techniques from professional scenic artists. Apprentices will work alongside our scenic artists to finish professional scenery for fully produced shows.

Use traditional and exotic techniques to finish scenic elements
Work with paint foam fabric and other media to create finished scenery
Take on unique responsibilities as running crew for opera performances at The Barns

REQUIREMENTS:

Prior scene painting or equivalent experience
Understanding of basic scene shop safety

For additional information contact with questions.

Qualifications

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY:

Undergraduate students (must have completed at least1 year of undergraduate study)
Graduate students
Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia Maryland or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

APPRENTICE POSITION REQUIREMENTS:

These positions follow the Opera company rehearsal schedule and work on a 6 day/week schedule (one day off that varies from week to week; standard pro-duction schedule)
Technical Theatre Scene Painting Props Costuming Lighting and Wig & Make Up Apprentices also become the run-crew for all performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator copier printer etc.)
Occasionally required to walk stoop bend and reach with arms
Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

Were 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 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. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

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