Costume Shop Manager (Seasonal; 35+ hours per week; May to August)
TEMPORARY•Vienna•$0k - $0k
About this role
Job Details
Job Location: Wolf Trap HeadQuarters - Vienna, VA 22182
Position Type: Seasonal
Job Category: Opera and Classical Programming
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Work Schedule: |
To be discussed with Hiring Manager |
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Position Location: |
100% On-site |
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Pay Rate: |
Pay rate starts at $30-35/hr. (based on experience) and is overtime eligible. Position is paid bi-weekly as W2 employment. Housing is available for select candidates. |
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Benefits: |
403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop |
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DATES OF EMPLOYMENT: Position is seasonal; 35+ hours per week; from May through the end of August. Shop hiring begins in January, and some minimal part-time hours will be required for seasonal staff review and design review starting in February/March 2026. Start and end dates can be flexible dependent on show requirements.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
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REQUIREMENTS:
- Strong knowledge of the design process.
- Professional comportment and appearance.
- Attention to detail is essential.
- A minimum of 5 years working in a professional or educational environment
- Strong Opera and/or Theatre Costume Production experience.
- Access to a vehicle and driver’s license are necessary. Mileage compensation is provided.
- Work hours may exceed 40 hours per week, especially during tech weeks.
- Ability to manage multiple projects at once.
We’re pleased to consider applicants who will be physically located in and who will have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment. The Foundation does not offer fully remote work for any positions. Applicants who reside in any other state would be required to be physically located in and provide a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia prior to starting work for Wolf Trap Foundation.
Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse, equitable and inclusive work environment that embraces and encourages different perspectives. We work to reflect and be representative of the communities in which we serve and in which we reside. Qualified individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans who need assistance or an accommodation in our job application processes should contact [email protected]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.
What you'll do
- The Costume Shop Manager will organize all costume production elements in collaboration with the Costume Designer and artistic team. They will also manage costume shop personnel and maintain budgets while advising the Opera Company on costume feasibility and best practices.
About WOLF TRAP FOUNDATION FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS
As America's National Park for the Performing Arts, Wolf Trap plays a valuable leadership role in both the local and national performing arts communities. Through a wide range of artistic and education programs, Wolf Trap enhances our nation's cultural life and ensures that the arts remain accessible and affordable to the broadest possible audience.
A typical season at Wolf Trap includes something for everyone with performances ranging from pop, country, folk, and blues to orchestra, dance, theater, and opera, as well as innovative performance art and multimedia presentations.
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