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Inclusion, Diversity, Equity & Accessibility Commitment
Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the community we serve. Goodspeed Musicals is committed to creating an equitable, inclusive, and accessible workplace environment, and is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Women, non-gender binary/trans individuals, BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and People of Color), and people with disabilities are STRONGLY encouraged to apply.
Goodspeed Musicals does not discriminate in matters of employment, recruitment, admission or administration of any of its programs on the basis of race, color, creed, religion, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin, disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information. Equal opportunity employer.
Goodspeed Musicals does not accept unsolicited resumes. Resumes are only accepted for specific job openings.
Building Services Positions
Perform a variety of skilled or semi-skilled tasks related to building service work for the upkeep of a safe, clean, and healthy living and working environment for all Goodspeed properties.
The Details:
Salary: $23/hour
Full-Time, Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "Maintenance Staff".
Development Positions
The Development Associate supports the efforts of the Development Department in a variety of aspects including key development and membership activities in the organization’s database work. They play a supporting role in the annual fund and membership strategy for donor acquisition and stewardship; and lead the cultivation of annual donors who are Goodspeed Friends. They are the primary person who enters and maintains all donations and memberships in the fundraising database. In addition, this position supports the maintenance and strength of the fundraising database. The Development Associate exercises independent discretion and judgment regarding database management and unearned revenue gift entry and handling of cash, credit cards, and checks.
The Details:
Salary: $19-22/hour, plus health insurance, paid time off, and paid holidays provided
Full-Time, Exempt
How to Apply: Please Please send a cover letter and resume to fstilwagner@goodspeed.org with the subject line
"Development Associate"
Production Positions
Electrics
The Lighting Supervisor is responsible for the safe, efficient and accurate implementation of lighting designs and providing lighting support for the Goodspeed Opera House, The Terris Theatre, Goodspeed by the River Series and all assigned Goodspeed events and outside projects. The Lighting Supervisor is also responsible for the safe installation and execution of all electrified scenic and prop elements, and provides electrical support/guidance for all production design elements that include an electrified element. The Lighting Supervisor is also responsible for hiring and supervision of all lighting department staff.
The Details:
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: Open-Ended
Salary: $51,000 to $58,000 annually, insurance benefits, FSA, paid time off, and holidays provided
Annual Full-Time Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Lighting Supervisor Application - (Insert Full Name)".
Props
The Props Carpenter assists with the planning, building, execution, and acquisition of all prop elements assigned to them by the Props Manager.
The Details:
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: 12/5/2024
Salary: $18/hour (based on experience), plus time and a half over 40 hours, with housing (utilities included)
Seasonal Full-Time Non-Exempt or Temporary Full-Time Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Props Carpenter Application - (Insert Full Name)".
The Overhire Props Carpenter assists with the planning, building, execution, and acquisition of all prop elements assigned to them by the Props Manager.
The Details:
Start Date: Immediate
Salary: $18/hour, plus time and a half over 40 hours, with housing (utilities included)
Seasonal Full-Time Non-Exempt or Temporary Full-Time Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Overhire Props Carpenter - (Insert Full Name)".
Scenic
The Stagehand is responsible for operation of all assigned scenic moves and assisting in the maintenance and repair of all scenic elements for assigned productions. They lend support to the scene shop in the implementation, build, load-in, and strike of all scenic elements at the Goodspeed Opera House.
The Details:
Start Date: 9/2/2025
End Date: 12/30/2025
Salary: $17/hour, plus time and a half over 40 hours, with housing (utilities included)
Seasonal Full-Time Non-Exempt or Temporary Full-Time Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Stagehand Application - (Insert Full Name)".
The Carpenter is responsible for the safe, accurate, and timely construction of all scenic elements assigned to them by the Technical Director (TD), Assistant Technical Director (ATD), and/or Shop Foreman (SF).
The Details:
Start Date: August 2025
End Date: 11/14/2025
Salary: $19/hour, plus time and a half over 40 hours, with housing (utilities included)
Seasonal Full-Time Non-Exempt or Temporary Full-Time Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Carpenter (Fall) Application - (Insert Full Name)".
Wardrobe/Wigs
The Wigs/Wardrobe Swing is responsible for assisting in the care, management, maintenance, and organization of costumes, hairstyles, wigs, and makeup as well as developing and running wig and wardrobe tracks for assigned productions. This position assists with dressing and hands on assistance of actors in the dressing rooms and backstage.
The Details:
Start Date: Immediate
End Date: 12/30/2025
Salary: $19/hour, plus time and a half over 40 hours, with housing (utilities included)
Seasonal Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Wigs/Wardrobe Swing Application - (Insert Full Name)".
The Hair & Wig Stylist is responsible for assisting in the care, management, maintenance, and organization of hairstyles, wigs, and makeup as well as developing and running wig tracks for assigned productions.
The Details:
Start Date: On or around 8/26/25
End Date: 12/30/2025
Salary: $19/hour, plus time and a half over 40 hours, with housing (utilities included)
Seasonal Non-Exempt
How to Apply: Please send a cover letter, resume, availability and list of 3 references to jobs@goodspeed.org with the subject line "2025 Hair & Wig Stylist Application - (Insert Full Name)".
Auditions
Goodspeed Musicals is holding auditions for local Connecticut children for its 2025 production of Mrs. Santa Claus on Saturday, July 26, 2025.