Costume Shop Manager (Seasonal 35+ hours per week May to August)

Wolf Trap Foundation For The Performing Arts

Job Location:

Vienna, VA - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 30 - 35

Posted on: 8 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Description

Work Schedule:	To be discussed with Hiring Manager
Position Location:	100% On-site
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.
Benefits:	403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

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:

In collaboration with the Costume Designer and artistic team organize all costume production elements including production schedules purchasing pulling of garments fitting preparations fittings rentals and purchases piece lists dressing room lists and measurements.
In collaboration with the Director of Production organize and hire all costume shop personnel. Track hours worked for the costume shop and observe best practices for team and project management.
Advise Opera Company on feasibility cost and best practices for all designed costume elements. Maintain shop budgets and advise Opera Company as needed.
In collaboration with Stage Management provide rehearsal costumes an answer any concerns that arise with performers during the rehearsal process.
Attendance is required at Production Meetings Final Room Run and all Technical Rehearsals.

Qualifications

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 drivers 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.

Were 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. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.

Required Experience:

Manager

DescriptionWork Schedule:To be discussed with Hiring ManagerPosition Location:100% On-sitePay 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.Benefits:403(b) Retirement Plan; Co...

Description

Work Schedule:	To be discussed with Hiring Manager
Position Location:	100% On-site
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.
Benefits:	403(b) Retirement Plan; Complimentary tickets to select performances; Discounts at Concessions and the Gift Shop

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

In collaboration with the Costume Designer and artistic team organize all costume production elements including production schedules purchasing pulling of garments fitting preparations fittings rentals and purchases piece lists dressing room lists and measurements.
In collaboration with the Director of Production organize and hire all costume shop personnel. Track hours worked for the costume shop and observe best practices for team and project management.
Advise Opera Company on feasibility cost and best practices for all designed costume elements. Maintain shop budgets and advise Opera Company as needed.
In collaboration with Stage Management provide rehearsal costumes an answer any concerns that arise with performers during the rehearsal process.
Attendance is required at Production Meetings Final Room Run and all Technical Rehearsals.

Qualifications

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 drivers 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.