The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Wardrobe Manager for its 2025 Festival Season.
The Wardrobe Manager works as a member of a 10-person Wardrobe crew, reports to the Costume Director, and supervises Assistant Wardrobe Managers, Wardrobe Staff, and Wardrobe Apprentices.
The primary goals of the position will include supervising the Wardrobe Crew in the running and changeover of all Costumes for the Festival+rsquo;s productions, leading the setup of the Wardrobe House, facilitating communication between the Designers and Wardrobe Crew, oversee the upkeep (maintenance, repairs, laundry, etc.) of Costume Pieces, be present for all tech rehearsals and assigned shows, coordinate extra duties with the Costume and Costume Crafts shops, create crew schedules, managing and purchasing supplies/equipment; coordinating orders with the Costume Administration; and maintains Wardrobe budgets.
Much of the work this position performs involves routinely lifting equipment and costumes to elevated positions. A successful candidate will have knowledge in running costumes backstage in repertory, have experience dealing with quick changes, as well as the ability to cultivate a positive work environment. A working knowledge of computers/word/excel/Google Drive are recommended. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. This position has offices or workspaces that require the employee to climb flights of stairs. Additional training, workshops, and seminars are provided during the season.
This is a seasonal position; employees who 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+rsquo;s current and potential future health and wellness policies.
This position runs June 1 to August 23, 2026. $22.50/Hr. Housing provided. Includes a Preseason Payment of $750.00 to cover time spent hiring the Wardrobe Department and for attendance of any preseason meetings that you are available for, and a travel reimbursement up to $200.00.
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.
The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.
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. This job was posted on November 12, 2025.
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references and a link to portfolio) 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.
