Assistant Technical Director; Seasonal

Job Details

Job Location: Wolf Trap Head Quarters - Vienna, VA 22182

Position Type: Seasonal

Job Category: Opera and Classical Programming

Work Schedule: Evenings and weekends during tech will be required

Position Location: 100% On-site

Pay Rate: Pay rate starts at $21-$25/hr. (based on experience) and is overtime eligible. Position is paid bi-weekly as W2. Housing is available for select candidates.

Benefits: 403(b) Retirement Plan;
Complimentary tickets to select performances;
Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

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 working 35+ hours per week as early as February / March 2026 to help with pre-season preparation.

The Assistant Technical Director is responsible for assisting the Technical Director with all planning, purchasing, and execution of scenic elements. The ATD will work with the TD to ensure that seasonal personnel are managed effectively and efficiently in safe environments both at the scene shop and at the Barns. The ATD will work with the Master Carpenter to ensure the deck is managed in a safe and efficient manner.

Evenings and weekends during tech will be required.

• Assist the TD in leading the build crew for 2 full opera productions as well as other supported events in the Barns.
• Assist in the mentorship of all Technical Theater Apprentices.
• Supervise and maintain management of the scene shop and Barns stage, including acting as the lead for load in and strike of each production, and restoring the Barns at the end of the season.
• Work with the TD and Master Carpenter to plan and execute scenery and manage the build deck.

• Must have working knowledge of Vectorworks and/or AutoCAD.
• Strong knowledge of theatrical construction.
• Basic experience and/or knowledge of production management, scenery, and lighting.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities.
• Proven leadership and project management ability in the performing arts.
• Sensitivity and commitment to the mission of Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts.
• Minimum 3 years of scene shop experience.

• Lift/move up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to walk, stand, stoop, bend and reach with arms up to 50 percent of the time.
• Frequently operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.).

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 hr.

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