Employment
Williamstown Theatre Festival’s summer season offers a variety of career opportunities for theater professionals at all levels of experience. Ranging from supervisory to assistantship positions, WTF staff members engage with some of the top professionals in American theater. Most summer employment opportunities run from June through August, with some pre-season preparation for certain roles. Staff compensation varies with the responsibilities of the position and is disclosed in each job posting, with anticipated weekly hours to be discussed through the hiring process. WTF will provide all employees with an on-campus housing option as a benefit free of charge.
Jobs will be posted for at least 30 days before the hiring process begins.
Williamstown Theatre Festival is committed to telling diverse stories and to fostering an inclusive environment both onstage and off. We are seeking talented artists and administrators from all backgrounds, for all of our programs. WTF is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants shall be afforded equal employment opportunities without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, age, sex/gender (including pregnancy and gender identity), disability, military status, veteran status, marital status, familial status, ancestry, genetics, or any other class or characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. Candidates from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. We encourage anyone to apply who feels they would excel in the position, regardless of whether you feel you meet 100% of the qualifications.
Seasonal jobs for the 2024 Season will be posted on a rolling basis, with Production Technical Department Supervisor positions being posted in early January, Audience Engagement team members and Production Technical Department Managers in mid-January, and all other seasonal positions in mid-February. Continue to visit this webpage for updates!
Download our 2024 Recruitment Poster Here
Learn more about each WTF department here
The Festival is currently hiring for the following positions:
Full Time
Marketing & Communications Director
Seasonal
No available jobs at this time.
Apply For Seasonal Positions Here
Apply For Full Year Positions Here
The Festival is committed to uplifting the region’s cultural workforce and is happy to share open positions at our partner institutions:
MASS MoCA
Museum Attendant, Plastic Bag Store (PBS), On-Call/Temporary/Seasonal