Props & Paint Apprentice

Description

Job Title: Props & Paints Apprentice

Department: Production

Reports To: Props Supervisor, and Scenic Painter

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full-Time, Seasonal

Pay Tier: 1

Compensation: $16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027

Desired

Start Date:

September 2026

Trinity Repertory Company’s apprenticeship program offers intensive professional training at a Tony Award-winning regional theater. Apprentices are an integral part of our theater company, serving alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments.

The apprentice program is seeking artists and professionals aged 21 and above who aspire to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks.

To be considered for an apprenticeship, you must complete the online application in Paylocity. You will need to upload the following documents:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Applications without these attachments will not be considered. Select departments may request additional materials, including references, portfolios, or writing samples.

• $16/hour in 2026, $17/hour in 2027, for 40 hours/week
• Paid time off, including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation
• Six available spots in Trinity Rep’s provided apprentice housing among nine apprentice positions. Local applicants with existing housing encouraged to apply.
• Utilities provided (heat, electricity, water, & Wi‑Fi) for those in Trinity Rep provided housing. This is a taxable benefit.
• Complimentary tickets to all productions
• Invitation to opening night performances and reception
• Monthly professional development and seminar series
• Eligible for Trinity Rep health insurance – employee contribution is $60/month, subject to change July 1, 2026
• 401(k) retirement plan
• Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise
• Opportunity to take free acting classes
• Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices

Apprentices may be able to work in other positions at the theater during their contracted 35 weeks. Overtime may be required on occasion and will be compensated at time and a half. Depending on their schedule, apprentices may be able to take additional work outside the theater as long as it does not interfere with their hours at Trinity Rep.

The Final date to receive applications is April 1, 2026.

The Props & Paints Apprentice works as part of the prop and paint shop. The ideal candidate will be eager to learn, willing to help, and a team player. They must be able to work at high heights, on extension and A‑frame ladders, and be able to lift 25 lbs.

The main objective of this program is to teach apprentices through hands‑on experience in a safe, fast‑paced working environment. The apprentice will learn professional standards and work with the shop managers to create beautiful and safe scenery and properties. When the schedule allows, there may be opportunities to learn other skills such as welding, furniture construction, and rigging, etc.

• 21+ years of age
• Basic familiarity with tools and construction techniques
• Basic sewing skills (hand sewing and industrial machine)
• Basic knowledge of hand props
• Computer skills/Photoshop to create paper props

• Comfortable working at heights up to 25 feet
• Ability to lift 25 lbs.
• Ability to sit or stand for long periods of time

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high.
• Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams.
• This position generally follows a regular business office schedule, with occasional work on nights, weekends, and holidays.
• This position does not require travel.

Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and…