Wardrobe Technician

JACOBS PILLOW DANCE FESTIVAL INC•Becket, MA

4d•$24 - $26•Onsite

About The Position

Wardrobe Technicians are members of the TST, DDT, or HJL production team and report to that theater’s 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 venue’s wardrobe infrastructure, storage areas, and equipment. While the Head Wardrobe Technician’s 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.

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

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

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.