Costume / Wardrobe Staff: Year-Round

Job Dates:
Year-Round: 2/15/26 through early January 2027
Year-Round contracts are renewed annually and typically begin in January

We would prefer applicants who are available for a year-round contract, but will consider partial season availability

Pay:
$630/wk. Plus additional 20% compensation for 6-day weeks
Free housing
Travel Assistance at beginning and end of contract for technicians traveling from off Long Island

Additional Year-Round Position Benefits:
Paid Time Off
Paid Sick Time (Contracted for 10 weeks or more)
401k eligibility after 1 year on contract

The Gateway Performing Arts Center of Suffolk County is seeking full-time COSTUME/WARDROBE STAFF for their 2026 Shows. The Gateway is a professional non-profit theater located roughly 55 miles east of New York City on Long Island in Bellport, NY. A typical Gateway work week is 5 days. There are a few exceptions, that are 6 days, typically Mainstage opening weeks, Haunt opening week, with additional compensation. Salary is negotiable, and on-site housing is provided. Gateway will also assist with transportation to and from its location in New York.
Please submit a resume to TechJobs@TheGateway.org

Our Season includes:
Spring 2026:
THE RAT PACK IS BACK
THE FULL MONTY

Summer 2026:
WEST SIDE STORY (rights pending)
Summer Shows 2 + 3 -TBA
2 Large Scale Children+rsquo;s Theater Productions:
Titles -TBA

Fall/Winter 2026:
GATEWAY+rsquo;S HAUNTED PLAYHOSUE in October (Haunted House)
Holiday Show -TBA

Spring 2027 (Next Contract):
Spring Shows 1 + 2 -TBA

Costume/Wardrobe Staff Job Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Assist the Costume Shop Manager and Wardrobe Supervisor in all activities and safety of the Costume/Wardrobe Department
- Assist the Costume Shop Manager in the construction, altering, pulling, fitting, cleaning, load in and strike of costume elements for all Mainstage shows, Children+rsquo;s Theater shows, and our Haunt
- Wardrobe Run Crew
- Assist Training Apprentices, in conjunction with the Shop Manager and Wardrobe Supervisor and/or show specific crew
- Show laundry (on rotation)
- Maintain a safe, secure, clean, organized shop, workspace, storage, and backstage areas
- Some shop hours during run weeks if on run crew

Qualifications:
- Prior Costume Shop and Backstage run crew experience
- Ability to work in tight spaces for quick changes and sharing the space
- Knowledge of costume construction, fabrication techniques; knowledge of cutting, draping and patterning, costume and fashion history
- Maintain a positive attitude during stressful moments
- Ability to quickly do restorable alterations to rented costumes
- Ability to properly tailor and hem a suit
- Knowledge of costume construction and quick rigging
- Use of an industrial sewing machine, serger, household sewing machines, Blind hemmer a plus
- Hand stitching techniques including but not limited to Catch stitch and Basic embroidery techniques
- Proficiency in Blind hemming
- Darning
- Capacity to solve problems
- Good communication skills
- Excellent time management skills
- Understanding of the artistic process
- Ability to work independently and in collaboration with others
- Ability to prioritize, multi-task and work quickly and accurately with attention to detail
- Experience with Wig Maintenance a plus
- Driver+rsquo;s license a plus

All Technical Staff will occasionally help in other areas of production on an as needed basis. Staff positions in all departments will be expected to promote a healthy and safe work environment.

The Gateway is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. The Gateway is dedicated to fostering an equitable and inclusive workplace.

Send resume to our Production Department via e-mail: TechJobs@TheGateway.org
Please include your Last Name and Prospective Position in the subject line of your emails