Stagehand: Carpentry Department

Little Island
New York, NY
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

Little Island is seeking stagehands with a focus in carpentry to join the Artistic Programming Department. In this role you will be responsible for installing, operating and maintaining the scenic and properties elements for a wide range of multi-disciplinary events and performances in service to achieving Little Island’s artistic goals.

A successful carpentry stagehand will be a flexible team member with a passion for supporting artistic needs, strong problem-solving skills and extensive hands-on experience in theatrical carpentry. The ideal candidate is self-motivated, prioritizes safety and values hospitality in their work. These positions are governed by Little Island’s collective bargaining agreement with IATSE Local One and report directly to the Production Manager.

About the Role

• Job Type: Temporary

• Employment Classification: Full-Time & Part-Time Roles, Non-Exempt

• Schedule Expectations: The schedule will include frequent evening, overnight, holiday and weekend shifts.

• Work Environment: Onsite position

• Start Date: June 8, 2026

• End Date: September 26, 2026

• Employment Duration: This is a temporary position. Candidates interested in future opportunities will need to reapply.

Carpentry Department Roles and Hourly Rates

• Amph Carpenter: $41.00/hour

- Supervise daily stage setup, maintenance and breakdown calls.

- Participate in seasonal and project-specific load-ins and load-outs.

- Operate deck carpentry and/or props tracks during Amph performances.

• Carpentry Overhire: $34.39/hour

- Serve as overhire carpenter, props carpenter or run crew as-needed for project specific load-ins, load-outs, show runs and maintenance calls.

What You’ll Do

• Collaborate closely with the Production Manager and other Artistic Programming staff to ensure the successful execution of the technical requirements for a variety of events.

• Prepare, load-in, maintain and load-out scenery and properties, both seasonally and on a day-to-day basis.

• Undertake projects to support the needs of other production departments, including storage configuration, equipment installation, rigging and other tasks as required.

• Collaborate on stage setup and general production equipment maintenance.

• Adhere to Little Island’s safety protocols and actively contribute to maintaining a safe and efficient work environment.

• Perform other duties related to the park and its artistic programming operations as assigned.

What You Bring

• Relevant carpentry experience, including the ability to read ground plans and construction drawings, and demonstrated proficiency in safely operating a wide variety of hand and power tools.

• Experience with props, including backline setup.

• Strong interest in working in public performance settings, where guest interaction is a frequent component of day-to-day production activities.

• Knowledge of aerial lift operation (including scissor lifts and articulating boom lifts) is a plus.

• A commitment to fostering camaraderie and excellence by proactively collaborating and problem-solving across departments.

• Ability to lift objects weighing up to 50 lbs. overhead for sustained periods.

• Comfortable with safely ascending and descending ladders.

• Flexible availability, including evenings and weekends.

• Eligibility to work in U.S.

For application and benefits information please visit our careers page: https://littleisland.org/careers/

DURATION

Jun 8, 2026 - Sep 26, 2026

SALARY

$34.39 – $41.00 per hour

UNION

IATSE Local One

HOW TO APPLY

APPLY ONLINE

https://littleisland.org/careers/