Role: Costume/Wardrobe Assistant
Status: Full Time/Benefits Eligible/Non-Exempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

Two River Theater, a mid-sized professional LORT theater, located in Red Bank, NJ, is seeking Emerging Professionals applicants for our 2024-2025 season.

Two River+rsquo;s Emerging Professionals program is a springboard for professionals at the start of their career. The program offers practical applications in multiple career fields, including: costuming,
props, lighting, sound, artistic development, management and more. The season-long positionsin-residence receive weekly pay, housing, a travel stipend allotment, optional 100% paid Employer health benefits, and are supported by mentors who help them learn and connect with leading industry professionals, allowing them to grow within their specific fields.

ABOUT TWO RIVER THEATER
Two River Theater produces a theatrical season that includes American and world classics, new plays and musicals, programs for young people, and festivals of new work. Each year, we also offer 40+ events that reflect our diverse community of Red Bank, New Jersey. Two River produces work on two stages+mdash;the 350-seat Rechnitz Theater, and the flexible 110-seat Marion Huber Theater. The theater+rsquo;s recently opened Center for New Work, Education and Design is a three-story facility that includes two rehearsal studios, artist labs, classrooms, expanded shops and centrally located offices. Two River Theater has commissioned and premiered original projects including Be More Chill by Tony Award nominee Joe Iconis and Joe Tracz (the theater+rsquo;s first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by former Playwright-in-Residence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its Off-Broadway run). In June 2019, Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of +ldquo;10 great places to see a play+rdquo; across the U.S. Two River serves thousands of students and community members through arts and humanities programs at the theater, in schools and throughout its region. Two River Theater is led by Artistic Director Justin Waldman and Managing Director Nora DeVeau-Rosen and was founded in 1994 by Joan and Robert Rechnitz.

MISSION
We create great American theater by developing and producing new works and world classics that most richly direct our gaze to the life of the human spirit. We cultivate an audience that cherishes the intimate joy of theater, enriched when shared by a community of others.

VISION
To be a theater whose work contributes to the canon of world theater and is a vital cultural resource for our community.

Two River Theater is dedicated to the goal of building an equitable and culturally diverse work environment and strongly encourages applications from members of underrepresented groups. We encourage all candidates to apply, even if they do not currently meet all qualifications. We know there are great candidates who may not have all the qualifications listed above but possess intuitive knowledge or other fully transferable skills. If that+rsquo;s you, don+rsquo;t hesitate to apply and tell us about yourself.

The Wardrobe/Costume Shop Assistant works closely with acting companies, wardrobe crews, costume designer, and costume shop throughout the season. Primarily responsibilities include working in both the costume shop and on the wardrobe crew. Candidates should be self-motivated, organized, collaborative, positive, and professional with a willingness to learn.

Qualifications: Candidates should have experience with costume construction, alterations, wardrobe/run crew, costume maintenance, experience with all standard costume shop equipment, and be comfortable generating basic costume paperwork. Knowledge of cutting, tailoring, craft work, wig experience and/or makeup is a plus. Physically required to crouch, bend, reach, stand, and carry/move up to 30 pounds.

Direct Supervisor: Costume Shop Supervisor
Employment Term: August 19, 2024 +ndash; June 29, 2025.

COMPENSATION:
Compensation for this position includes weekly pay of $355.20 plus local fully furnished and all utilities paid shared housing which is valued at $250 per week, calculating to $605.20 per week in total taxable compensation, equal to $15.13 an hour for a 40-hour week. This position is nonexempt and eligible for overtime pay after 40 hours at a time and a half rate of $22.70. Reimbursement may be available for travel expenses. Benefits package includes medical, dental and vision insurance, flexible spending accounts, generous paid time off, an employee assistance program, local business discounts, and a 403 (b) retirement plan.

TO APPLY:
Candidates should submit a cover letter (include where you saw this job posting), detailed resume, and contact information for 2-3 references to Kyle Osmon, Associate Production Manager at kosmon@trtc.org. Subject line should read: +ldquo;Emerging Professionals.+rdquo; No phone calls please.

TRT is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applications will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.