What are the responsibilities and job description for the Costume Coordinator position at New York Shakespeare Festival?
COSTUME COORDINATOR
The Public Theater is seeking knowledgeable and experienced over-hire COSTUME COORDINATORS for its costume shop beginning in January 2026.
Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Serve as a liaison between the costume design team and the costume shop to facilitate execution of design with ease.
Submit purchase requests for garments and pieces based on designs and design team requests.
Check-in all purchased items.
Prepare and send out returns in collaboration with the Costume Shop Administrator.
Serve as a costume shop representative during tech rehearsals and night coverage production meetings during previews
Other duties as assigned.
SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, and QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience working in a costume shop and/or with costume designers in a professional capacity.
Ability to manage working relationships with various personalities
Self-motivated, team-oriented, and highly collaborative work style
Experience shopping and returning clothing for theater.
Strong organizational skills, budget management, and receipt tracking.
Compensation:
Compensation starts at $27.00 per hour, and is dependent on role and experience.
This is a non-exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act.
We are currently looking for costume coordinators with availability beginning in January 2026, but candidates available after those dates should still apply if they are interested in future productions.
Dressers are hired on a show-by-show basis.
The Public is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive environment and is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, familial status, sexual orientation, national origin, ability, age, or veteran status.