Wardrobe Technician

TITLE: Wardrobe Technician

STATUS: Seasonal

LOCATION: Becket MA

REPORTS TO: Production Manager of assigned venue

DEPARTMENT: Production

SUPERVISES: -

WORKS WITH: Artistic Programming; Archives and Preservation; The School at Jacobs Pillow; Marketing and Patron Services; Finance and Operations; Video Documentation Team; Facilities Safety and Security; Visiting Companies Staff and Artists

ARRIVAL: May 11 2026

START: May 12 2026

END/DEPARTURE: End and departure days will vary depending on venue

Ted Shawn Theatre: August 30/August 31

Doris Duke Theatre: August 28/August 29

Henry J. Leir Stage: August 28/August 29

COMPENSATION: $23.58-26.00/hr; Time and a half after 48 hours

SCHEDULE: May: 5 day work week

JuneSeptember: 6 day work week

BENEFITS (ON-SITE ONLY): Three meals a day free access to classes performances talks and studio usage.

During the Festival there are three Wardrobe Technician positions one for each of the Pillows primary venues: the Ted Shawn Theatre (TST) the Doris Duke Theatre (DDT) and the Henry J. Leir Stage (HJL). Candidates will be interviewed for all three and will be assigned to a venue when hired.

Built in 1942 as the first theater in America designed specifically for dance the TST is a proscenium venue with motorized linesets that seats 620 patrons. The TST is programmed for 11 weeks of the season with an opening gala performance followed by productions by 1 company a week. The DDT is a modular wood box with flexible retractable seating extensive catwalks and robust technical infrastructure. The DDT is programmed for 7 weeks of the season with productions by 1 company a week. The typical TST and DDT performance schedule is 6 shows from Wednesday through Sunday. The HJL is an outdoor uncovered amphitheater style space that is programmed for 9 weeks of the season with most companies engagement being one performance. The typical HJL performance schedule is 3 shows Thursday through Saturday.

Wardrobe Technicians are members of the TST DDT or HJL production team and report to that theaters Production Manager. Their primary responsibility is supporting the preparation and facilitation of wardrobe and costume elements of Festival programming in their assigned venue. During the Festival they work closely and collaboratively with the Production Managers Wardrobe Supervisor and staff of visiting companies as a member of the run crew for load-in rehearsals and performances. They are the primary wardrobe point of contact for visiting companies once they are on campus. Using information provided by the Wardrobe Supervisor and Production Managers they plan and coordinate show specific wardrobe requirements. They also assist the Production Managers and the Wardrobe Supervisor with the organization and maintenance of their venues wardrobe infrastructure storage areas and equipment. While the Head Wardrobe Technicians primary focus will be supporting the wardrobe elements of productions in their assigned theater they will assist other production departments and other venues as needed and assigned by the Production Manager.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Participate in the creation of an accessible and collaborative work environment that enables artists and technicians to create together positively and safely.
• Join advancing and show specific production meetings as needed.
• Assist in the set-up of wardrobe facilities in all performance spaces and studios.
• Support wardrobe activity during load-ins load-outs work calls notes sessions staging and technical rehearsals performances and changeovers.
• Facilitate the maintenance and care for visiting companies costumes including washing (machine and hand) dying (machine and line) steaming and minor repairs.
• Set-up modular dressing rooms based on show specific requirements.
• Assist in emergency costume repairs during performances.
• Assist visiting companies with packing and load-out.
• Assist the Assistant Production Managers in planning and facilitating any backstage wardrobe needs including quick changes.
• Act as the primary wardrobe point of contact for visiting companies during their time on campus.
• Remain in communication with Production Managers and the Wardrobe Supervisor and alert them to any unexpected show-specific requirements as well as any equipment or system safety concerns.
• Maintain clean and orderly lighting workspaces backstage equipment and storage areas.
• With the support of the Wardrobe Supervisor or Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor create show-specific paperwork and changeover plans.
• Support the installation of work and equipment into exhibition spaces.
• Support the activation of weather plans for HJL and other outdoor programming.
• Attend all organizational departmental and production meetings including a weekly All-Staff Meeting.
• Under the general direction of the DoTP assist with coordination of emergency response for staff and patrons in the event of an emergency or extreme weather.
• Complete Adult/Child CPR First Aid and Cultural Competence Training (provided to all seasonal staff during the pre-season)
• Assist and support other departments including non-production departments as needed and assigned.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Collegiate and/or professional experience as a wardrobe technician or wardrobe crew member.
• Knowledge of and experience with theatrical wardrobe equipment and standard operating procedures.
• Knowledge of and experience with laundry and fabric cleaning techniques supplies and equipment.
• Experience with Google App suite.
• Experience troubleshooting and repairing costumes.
• Willingness to learn.
• Ability to work proactively creatively flexibly kindly safely and collaboratively.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a performing arts educational environment.
• Knowledge and experience in dance production.
• Experience working outdoors or in non-traditional venues.
• Valid drivers license.

SKILLS & QUALITIES

• Active commitment to Inclusion Diversity Equity and Accessibility.
• Excellent communication critical thinking problem-solving and organizational skills.
• Ability to read interpret and instruct others on wardrobe plots and paperwork stage plans and related technical documents.
• Demonstrated ability to conceive strategize manage and prioritize between multiple projects with accuracy and attention to detail.

WORKING CONDITIONS & PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Working in wooded areas with exposure to native wildlife including but not limited to rodents ticks and mosquitos.
• Working outdoors in all weather conditions including inclement weather.
• Working 6-day work weeks including early mornings late evenings and weekends during Festival weeks and non-Festival programming.
• Moving equipment up to 50 lbs alone or with assistance.
• Moving through and between multiple locations throughout the entire campus.
• Remaining in a stationary position for extended periods of time.
• Working at heights above 6 feet and up to 30 feet.
• Ascending and descending straight and step ladders.
• Operating push around or drivable person lifts including at heights.
• Working in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to: fog haze strobes dim lights and loud sounds.

APPLICATION PROCESS

*We believe that no one meets 100% of the listed qualifications. We are less concerned about whether youve done everything on a laundry list of specific things and more interested in cultivating a pool of candidates who want to join a connected mission-driven hard-working team driven by creativity curiosity inclusion integrity flexibility and partnership.

HIRING PROCESS

1. Apply: Interested individuals are encouraged to send a cover letter resume and references by submitting an application using the Apply buttons below. Video and/or wardrobe applications are welcome (though not required) in addition to written expressions of interest.
2. Interview: Pre-Screen on Zoom 1-2 interviews with Hiring Manager and other JP staff on Zoom.
3. Supplemental Materials: A writing sample spreadsheet example or other relevant materials may be requested from candidates should they be a top candidate.

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