Costume Supervisor (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment
Chautauqua InstitutionNew York, United States
Posted February 10, 2026
60000 - 60000 USD
Full Time
About the Company
Chautauqua Institution is a not-for-profit global convener of dialogue on the most significant issues of the day through engagement across four pillars of the arts, education, religion, and recreation.
Job Description
The Costume Supervisor oversees the operation of the costume shop and wardrobe staff. Oversees the management of the costume shop and wardrobe departments, responsible for safe construction of costumes, manages budgets, and coordinates fittings.
Requirements
- Oversees the management of the costume shop and wardrobe departments
- Responsible for the safe construction of costumes
- Manages the costume shop budgets
- Will build the Costume Shop schedule
- Responsible for the acquisition of materials
- Attends production meetings, designer runs, technical rehearsals
- Works closely with directors, production manager, designers, design fellows, and all department heads
- Coordinate fittings with the production stage manager, designers, design fellow, and shop foreman
- Oversees the costume load-in and strike
- Coordinating proper dry cleaning of costumes
- Manages the return of any items rented
Benefits
- Paid travel reimbursement up to $250
- Housing provided (private bedroom and shared living space)
- Parking provided
- Traditional Chautauqua gate pass (free of cost)
- $500 referral bonus (less taxes) for active employees referring a new candidate