Costume Coordinator

Upstatecreative; City of Schenectady (NY); Hybrid; USD 58,000 - 73,000; Part time

Job summary

Proctors Collaborative is seeking an experienced Costume Coordinator to support two after-school youth theatre training programs in the Capital District, including Schenectady city middle schools. You will source costumes, conduct fittings, and mentor students within a safe, inclusive learning environment.

You will teach sewing and wardrobe skills, oversee costumes through rehearsals and performances, and collaborate with school partners to ensure smooth show production from October 2026 through

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse youth populations.
• Background in musical theatre, performance, or costume production.
• Strong organizational, time-management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate, resolve conflicts, and meet deadlines.
• Professional conduct and reliability.

Responsibilities

• Costume sourcing for CSOA programs and productions.
• Oversee fittings, wardrobe, and rehearsals up to show and strike.
• Teach sewing, alterations, distressing, dyeing, wardrobe maintenance; makeup/wig skills a plus.
• Facilitate workshops and assist TheatreTECH students in building show costumes.
• Communicate challenges, needs, and site updates to Program Manager.

Skills

Youth mentorship

Costume production

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Reliability

Job description

Department: Collaborative School of The Arts

Reports to: Assistant Director of School Programs

POSITION OVERVIEW:

Proctors is the Capital District’s leading regional arts organization with performing arts venues in Albany, Schenectady, and Saratoga, that frames education, civic engagement, and economic development initiatives throughout the region. The Collaborative School of the Arts is the education wing of the organization, offering a robust series of training programs, classes, and engagement programs in each venue, in schools and throughout the community.

Proctors is seeking is seeking an experienced Costume Coordinator to support the production of two after-school youth theatre training programs at Proctors and in Schenectady city middle schools. The Costume Coordinator supports Proctors Collaborative’s Acting Academy and TheatreTECH programs, providing costume sourcing, construction, fittings, and student instruction for four middle‑school productions. This role blends hands‑on costume work with youth mentorship, fostering a safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environment.

Responsibilities

• Costume Sourcing— Pull from CSOA stock, rental houses, retail, thrift, or student wardrobes; adapt pieces under director supervision.
• Fittings & Wardrobe— Oversee measurements, fittings, rehearsals, dress rehearsals, performances, and strike.
• Student Instruction— Teach sewing (machine & hand), alterations, distressing, dyeing, wardrobe maintenance; makeup/wig skills a plus.
• Program Support— Facilitate workshops, assist TheatreTECH students in building show costumes, maintain safe and compliant learning spaces.
• Communication— Keep Program Manager informed of challenges, needs, and site updates.

Qualifications

• Experience working with diverse youth populations.
• Background in musical theatre, performance, or costume production.
• Strong organizational, time‑management, and leadership skills.
• Ability to collaborate, resolve conflicts, and meet deadlines.
• Professional conduct and reliability.

Program Period:October 2026 – May 2027

Schedule:After‑school, typically 3:30–5:30 p.m.; final schedule subject to review with school partners.

Rate : $6,500. This is a Contracted position with no benefits.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.

Proctors is an equal opportunity employer.

All offers of employment are based upon satisfactory completion of a background checkand affirmation of artist and youth policies.

Proctors Collaborative is committed to building a workplace that is both creative and progressive. To that end, we seek a broad spectrum of candidates including women, people of color, all cultural backgrounds, and persons with disabilities. We celebrate individual differences, and we strive to treat everyone with fairness and respect.

Proctors Collaborative does not discriminate in practices or employment opportunities. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, protected veterans’ status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.