Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 – Props Crew
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Job Location:
Normal, IL - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
13 hours ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Illinois Shakespeare Festival 2026 Props Crew
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal Illinois
Division Name: Academic Affairs
Department: School of Theatre Dance and Film
Job Summary
The Illinois Shakespeare Festival is seeking applications for Props Artisans for the 2026 summer season.
PROP ARTISAN/CREW
- Significant stage prop fabrication and finishing experience is desired preferably in a professional environment. The ideal candidates will have demonstrated prop skills work well in a fast-paced environment and be self-motivated.
- Props Artisans hired for the full season will work May 19 August 5 and be transitioned to changeover/deck crew when dress rehearsals begin.
Housing is available at a reduced cost beginning on May 18.
Applicants are encouraged to apply early as applications will be reviewed and positions filled as applications are received.
In addition to the required resume and cover letter interested applicants are encouraged to submit images of their work uploaded as a Word or PDF document. Alternatively a link to an online portfolio can be uploaded in a Word or PDF document.
Additional Information
IF YOU ARE AN ISU STUDENT (enrolled in at least 6 undergraduate or 5 graduate credit hours during the Spring 2026 semester): Please do not apply to this posting. You will need to apply to the student employment posting located here: Illinois Shakespeare Festival is a professional repertory theatre company that produces Shakespeare and contemporary plays in the spirit of Shakespeare every summer at the beautiful Ewing Cultural Center in Bloomington Illinois. The Festival hires professional Directors Designers Actors and production personnel and offers a variety of internships to students from Illinois State University and other colleges and universities. The Festival sells an average of 10000 tickets per year is supported by Illinois State University and the Illinois Shakespeare Festival Society.
Benefits include time away from work for eligible employees and the option to participate in the Universitys 403(b) Plan .
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$15.00 per hour
Required Qualifications
- Ability to work well in a fast-paced environment
- Self-motivated
- Strong communication skills
- Additional requirements included in the General Summary
Work Hours
Regular shop hours are typically Tuesday through Sunday 8:00am to 4:30pm with an average of 30 hours per week. Individual schedules will vary based on daily needs. Additional hours may be added during tech weeks. Work hours will shift to mostly evening hours for performances.
Proposed Starting Date
May 2026
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Cover Letter
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Optional Applicant Documents
Images of work or links to online portfolio
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior to clicking on Apply
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including but not limited to the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put see resume in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
Applicants for this position must be authorized to work in the U.S. without ISU sponsorship. Sponsorship for work authorization will not be considered for this position.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Extra Help employees are paid for hours worked only. There is no guarantee that working as Extra Help will lead to or secure permanent employment.
Contact Information for Applicants
Allie Nicholson
Production Manager Illinois Shakespeare Festival
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable an employment history review based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at . The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system please call Human Resources at .
Department
School of Theatre Dance and FilmWe are seeking to fill several seasonal positions in the Props area for the Festivals 2026 season.
Current Opportunities
Department
School of Theatre Dance and FilmWe are seeking to fill several seasonal positions in the Props area for the Festivals 2026 season.
Key Skills
- Food Handling
- Restaurant Experience
- Food Service
- Customer Service
- Hand Tools
- Basic Math
- Construction Experience
- Lawn Care
- Mobile Devices
- Cooking
- Water Damage Restoration
- Heavy Lifting
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