Summer Seasonal 2026 Department Manager and Staff Positions - The Glimmerglass Festival

Assistant Crafts Manager

Assistant Production Electrician

Assistant Properties Manager

Assistant Stage Manager

Assistant Technical Director of Stage Operations*

Assistant Wardrobe Manager

Calling Stage Manager

Costume Floor Manager*

Costume Shopper

Crafts Artisan

Crafts Manager*

Draper*

Electrician

First Hand

Hair + Makeup Staff Artist

Hair + Makeup Supervisor*

Lighting Supervisor

Production Administrator

Properties Artisan

Properties Manager*

Scenic Carpenter

Stage Operations Staff

Stitcher

Wardrobe Manager*

Wardrobe Staff

*Indicates Manager level position

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Compensation rates are specific to the position and are posted on our employment page. Rates range from $16.00/hr to $24.50/hr. All hourly positions receive overtime after 40 hours worked. Hourly Non-Exempt Employees accrue one hour of sick leave for every 30 hours worked, beginning on their first day of employment.

All Seasonal Positions have housing provided at no charge (a housing deposit is withdrawn and returned after the conclusion of the contract, should housing be properly maintained). Being in a rural area, there is no public transportation in the area surrounding Glimmerglass. The Employee is encouraged to use personal vehicles while at Glimmerglass.

Some positions include additional incentives.

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Position date ranges vary based on position, but most run from May/June - July/August. Please see our employment page for more information.

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The Glimmerglass Festival offers a wide array of exhilarating employment opportunities in Cooperstown, NY. We have summer seasonal positions that need to be filled in our Artistic Offices, our Administration Departments, and in a wide variety of Production and Technical teams. Altogether, the Glimmerglass Festival employs over 400 people during the summer, the vast majority coming in from outside the immediate area to work with us.

The Glimmerglass Festival continues to be one of the country+rsquo;s leading arts organizations, known for high-quality performances, a fast-paced work environment, and engaging opportunities for employees and patrons alike. Our productions and work travel nationally and internationally, as we produce, perform, and rent the vast majority of our productions.

For both Summer Seasonal Manager and Staff Employment,+nbsp;it is strongly recommended that applicants have previous experience with fast-paced repertory theater, large-scale professional theater, or other-industry experience in the field of your application+nbsp;(ex: Contractor Electrician interested in Theatrical Electrical work). For those interested in entering the industry and working at The Glimmerglass Festival with fewer credits or experience in their desired field, we highly recommend applying for our+nbsp;Apprenticeship Program, which hosts over 50 individuals each summer, in almost every department and team throughout the company!

More positions may be added; please check back for updated information. Please note: All company members will be required to follow all safety, health, and wellness policies and procedures. To apply, please prepare your one-page Resume and one-page Cover Letter in a single PDF file and complete the Glimmerglass Employment Application Form by clicking the button below. Some positions (Carpentry, Costumes, Costume Crafts, Design, Hair + Makeup, Paints, Props, and Photography) may require examples of your previous work- please include either a link to your digital portfolio/webpage or images with descriptions on additional pages at the end of your PDF submission. An online portfolio is preferred.

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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 before the start of the interview process, and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. These positions were posted on December 1, 2025 (or potentially earlier).

For further information, email the Hiring Search Department at hiring@glimmerglass.org.

No phone calls, please.

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APPLY ON OUR WEBSITE

https://glimmerglass.org/employment/
Salary: $16.00 - $24.50/hr. Housing provided.