Costume Wardrobe Assistant - Emerging Professional

Role: Costume/Wardrobe Assistant

Status:Full Time/Benefits Eligible/NonExempt

POSITION OVERVIEW

Two River Theater a midsized professional LORT theater located in Red Bank NJ is seeking Emerging Professionals applicants for ourseason.

Two Rivers 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 seasonlong positionsinresidence 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 stagesthe 350seat Rechnitz Theater and the flexible 110seat Marion Huber Theater. The theaters recently opened Center for New Work Education and Design is a threestory 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 theaters first Broadway production) and Hurricane Diane by former PlaywrightinResidence Madeleine George (which won an Obie Award for its OffBroadway run). In June 2019 Two River was nationally recognized by USA TODAY as one of 10 great places to see a play 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 DeVeauRosen 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.

OUR CORE VALUES

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 thats you dont 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 selfmotivated 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 11 2025 July 5 2026

COMPENSATION:
The compensation for this position consists of a weekly rate of $369.60 plus shared housing that is fully furnished and includes all utilities valued at $250 per week. This brings the total weekly taxable compensation to $619.60 which equals $15.49 per hour for a 40hour workweek. If housing is not required the position will be compensated the full weekly amount of $619.60 which equals $15.49 per hour for an 40hour week. Employees are paid on a biweekly schedule.

This is a nonexempt position meaning overtime pay is available after 40 hours per week at a rate of $23.24 per hour (time and a half). Travel expense reimbursement may be available.

The 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 23 references through the link below. If candidates need support navigating the ADP jobs page please reach out to for assistance.

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.