Ashland, OR 97520 • (39 miles) • Full Time • 9/3/2026

Now Hiring: Automation SpecialistDepartment: ProductionReports to: Head of AutomationStatus: Full-Time, Non-Exempt, UnionHourly Rate: $30.30/hr. Expected Dates: 11/1/2026Location: Ashland, OR This position is represented by IATSE Local 154.The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) is seeking a technically skilled and inventive Automation Specialist to join our Scene Shop team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys combining electronics, programming, fabrication, and theatrical problem-solving to create safe and dynamic automated effects for the stage. The Role You’ll Play As Automation Specialist, you’ll research, develop, prototype, install, program, and maintain automated effects for OSF productions. You’ll work at the intersection of electrical, mechanical, and theatrical systems, colla