Costuming Apprentice

Stagetime Inc.; Vienna (VA); On-site; USD 14,000 - 20,000; Full time

Job summary

Wolf Trap Foundation for the Performing Arts offers a paid internship in costume work, collaborating with the Costume Shop Foreperson, Costume Designer and professional stitchers in costume construction and wardrobe maintenance. The role involves sewing, tailoring, jewelry/accessory creation, and assisting with laundry and maintenance on a 12-week, full-time schedule located in Virginia.

Eligibility includes undergrad/grad status, visa considerations for international students, and availability

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled as undergraduate or graduate student, or be a recent graduate.
• International students may apply with J-1 or F-1 visa.
• Must be physically located in Virginia, Maryland, or DC for the duration of employment.
• Prior costume shop experience is preferred but not mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Work directly with the Wolf Trap Opera costume team on construction, wardrobe maintenance, and dressing.
• Create and tailor garments using sewing machines and hand sewing techniques.
• Build costume jewelry and accessories; assist with laundry and costume maintenance.

Skills

Prior costume shop experience

Education

Undergraduate or Graduate student

Job description

APPLICATION DEADLINE

Applications are accepted and reviewed on a rolling basis. Applications will not be considered after March 1. You must complete your application within three days of starting it for it to be processed.

EXPECTED DURATION

12 weeks (full-time; 35 hours/week)

PAY RATE

$12.41/hour

POSITION DESCRIPTION

Work directly with the Wolf Trap Operas Costume Shop Foreperson, Costume Designer, and professional stitchers in costume construction, wardrobe maintenance, and dressing.

• Create and tailor garments using sewing machines and hand sewing techniques
• Build costume jewelry and accessories
• Assist with laundry and costume maintenance

REQUIREMENTS

• Prior costume shop or equivalent experience

For additional information, contact [e-mail] with questions.

PROGRAM ELIGIBILITY

• Undergraduate students (must have completed at least 1 year of undergraduate study)
• Graduate students
• Recent graduates (up to 2 years out of school)
• Career-changers currently enrolled in a degree program
• International students (J-1 or F-1 Visa required)
• Must be physically located in and have a local address in Virginia, Maryland, or the District of Columbia for the duration of their employment

APPRENTICE POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• These positions follow the Opera company rehearsal schedule and work on a 6 day/week schedule (one day off that varies from week to week; standard production schedule)
• Technical Theatre, Scene Painting, Props, Costuming, Lighting, and Wig & Make Up Apprentices also become the run-crew for all performances at The Barns at Wolf Trap

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position 75 percent of the time
• Constantly operates a computer and other office equipment (i.e. calculator, copier, printer, etc.)
• Occasionally required to walk, stoop, bend and reach with arms
• Lift/move up to 10 pounds infrequently

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 [e-mail]. An offer of employment is contingent on successfully passing a background check.