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Wardrobe Supervisor

New York Shakespeare Festival
York, NY Full Time
POSTED ON 3/5/2026 CLOSED ON 6/24/2026

What are the responsibilities and job description for the Wardrobe Supervisor position at New York Shakespeare Festival?

WARDROBE SUPERVISORS and DRESSERS

The Public Theater is seeking knowledgeable and experienced over-hire WARDROBE SUPERVISORS and DRESSERS for its costume shop for the Fall 2025 Season. 


This position is covered under an IATSE collective bargaining agreement (CBA) and requires membership or a willingness to join IATSE Local 764.


Applicants from populations underrepresented in the theater field are strongly encouraged to apply.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Assisting actors with costume changes

  • Loading in and out of the wardrobe & dressing rooms

  • Developing and updating the costumes list and track paperwork

  • Setting up the backstage change areas

  • Coordinating the care and maintenance of all costume pieces

  • Other duties as assigned

SKILLS, EXPERIENCES, and QUALIFICATIONS:

  • Member in good standing with Local 764 or willingness to join

  • Strong communication and time management skills

  • Ability to manage working relationships with various personalities

  • Self-motivated, team-oriented, and highly collaborative work style

Compensation:

  • This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement (CBA) between The Public Theater, IATSE and Local 764.

  • Compensation rates are subject to the applicable CBA and may be adjusted to meet CBA requirements.

  • Any benefits will be administered in accordance with the applicable CBA and The Public Theater policies. 

This is a non-exempt position, according to the Fair Labor Standards Act. 

We are currently looking for dressers with availability between the months of October through the end of November, 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. 

Please apply online via our career portal, located at https://publictheater.org/about-the-public/careers/

For any position related questions, please inquire at jobs@publictheater.org 

No Phone Calls please.

Salary : $31 - $42

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