Costume Crafts Artisan (Summer Seasonal)

The Glimmerglass Festival seeks Costume Crafts Artisans for its 2023 Festival Summer Season. The Costume Crafts Artisan works as a member of a seven person Costume Crafts team; they report to the Crafts Manager, and work alongside an Assistant Crafts Manager, other Costume Crafts Artisans, and Costume Crafts Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include assisting in the setup and breakdown of the Costume Crafts spaces; millinery construction and modification; jewelry construction and modification; leatherwork, stitching, painting, dying; shoe/boot modification; fabric and garment aging; assisting in pulling/restocking/organizing items in Costume storage; and possibly assisting the Costume Shop as needed. Dedication to safe practices, a team oriented work environment, and the ability to cultivate a positive work environment is required. Some projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a group setting. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. Additional training and workshops are provided during the season. This is a seasonal position; employees that work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future Covid-19 policies, including testing and wearing a mask on campus. This position runs May 8 to July 30 (2 positions) or August 27 (1 Position), 2023. $15.30/Hr. Includes housing. The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as January. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.