Costume + Wardrobe Technician

Northern Stage, a LORT D 240 seat regional theater in White River Junction, VT, seeks an experienced Costume + Wardrobe Technician to join the full-time staff. Northern Stage produces a mainstage season, an education season, a New Works festival, and 4-6 other events year-round. This position reports directly to the Costume Director and the Wardrobe Supervisor and assists in the execution of all costume designs and wardrobe-related activities on productions.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Assist in cutting, pattern making, stitching, dyeing, and other means of construction as assigned.
- Assist in fittings and execute alterations on costumes as needed.
- Assist with pulling and restocking of costumes for internal productions and external rentals.
- Support the maintenance and upkeep of shop supplies and equipment.
- Act as a member of the Wardrobe run crew on select productions as scope necessitates.
- Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor with the creation and updating of show-related paperwork.
- Assist with show laundry and costume notes during the run of each production.
Assist with the cleaning and styling of wigs.
- Provide support for events outside the mainstage and education seasons.
- Support other production departments as needed.

Qualifications:
- Two years of experience in professional costume shops. A combination of education and professional experience will be considered.
- Demonstrated experience with both hand and machine sewing. Experience with an industrial machine is a plus.
- Experience with patterning, draping, dyeing, and distressing.
- Experience with wig maintenance.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office + Google Suite.
- Excellent communication and organization skills. Experience managing and adhering to budgets.
- Working knowledge of theatrical safety conventions.
- OSHA General Industry 10-Hour certification a plus.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to approach challenges collaboratively.
- Ability to safely lift 50 lbs.
- BA or BFA in technical theater a plus.

How to apply: Send the following to Production Manager Josh Davis via email or Submittable
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three (3) references
Submittable https://northernstage.submittable.com/submit/353842/fy27-costume-and-wardrobe-technician

Job Type Full time, with some nights and weekends required
Contract Dates: 8/24/2026 - 5/30/2027
Compensation: $43,888 per year, paid bi-weekly (overtime exempt)
Benefits: Northern Stage offers dental and life insurance and covers 100% of these premiums, and offers vision as an optional add-on with an employee contribution of $1/month. Accident insurance is available at an employee cost. We offer an employee-funded 403(b) retirement account, an FSA, and pet insurance. There is a 60-day waiting period following your hiring date before Northern Stage benefits become active, with the exception of the 403(b) program, which is active on the first day of employment.
PTO: All full time Northern Stage staff members are eligible for Paid Time Off, according to our PTO policy.