Crafts Manager (Summer Seasonal)
DESCRIPTION
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Crafts Manager for its 2025 Summer Festival Season.
The Crafts Manager works as the Department Manager of a seven person Costume Crafts team; they report to the Costume Director, and lead an Assistant Crafts Manager alongside Crafts Artisans, and Crafts Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include supervising the Costume Crafts work spaces; managing and purchasing supplies/equipment; coordinating orders with the Costume Administration; leading the setup and breakdown of the Costume Crafts spaces; attending fittings; fitting craft items, shoes, and accessories; clearly communicating fitting information to Artisans and Apprentices; assisting in pulling/restocking/organizing items in Costume storage; and attending tech rehearsals; supervise the pulling of rehearsal costume pieces. A successful candidate will have experience in Costumes with some experience with Fabric Props, have the ability to delegate, communicate and problem solve in a fast paced environment, as well as experience in and the ability to lead projects involving millinery construction and modification; jewelry construction and modification; leatherwork, stitching, painting, dying; shoe/boot modification; fabric and garment aging. Dedication to safe practices, a team oriented work environment, and the ability to cultivate a positive work environment is required. A working knowledge of computers, word/excel, and Google Drive is recommended. Some projects will be worked on independently, while other projects will require working in a group setting. The responsibilities of this position require the employee to be physically present on campus to complete the tasks assigned. Additional training and workshops may be provided during the season. This is a seasonal position; employees that work well within the team are often asked to return for subsequent seasons. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential. Must be willing to abide by Glimmerglass Festival’s current and potential future health and wellness policies.
This position runs May 12 to August 23, 2025. $21.30/Hr. Housing provided. Included are a preseason payment of $1000.00 to cover the occasional production meeting and hiring the Crafts Department, as well as a travel reimbursement of $200.00.
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks to hire persons of all backgrounds, lived experiences, and identities. Developing and investing in our employees is our highest priority to achieve an environment that fosters company wide success. The Festival aims to employ individuals at varying stages of their careers, who have a desire to work for a leading arts organization that values professional and personal growth through collaboration and commitment to creating the highest quality product possible. In order to learn more about the initiatives and actions we are taking to make progress in these areas, please visit our website, HERE.
The Glimmerglass Festival is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, age, gender identity and expression, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, genetic data or any other legally protected status.
The hiring process is highly competitive; some positions are filled as early as November. Early applications are encouraged. All positions will be posted for two weeks prior to the start of the interview process and applications will be accepted until all positions are filled. This job was posted on November 11, 2024.
To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.
Desired Start Date: May 12, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $21 - $21 Hourly
Housing provided. Included are a preseason payment of $1000.00 to cover the occasional production meeting and hiring the Crafts Department, as well as a travel reimbursement of $200.00.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please prepare a Cover Letter and Resume (including three references) in a single PDF document. Submit and complete the application process by clicking HERE, or by going to our Glimmerglass Website Employment Page, and filling out the Employment Application Form.
Application Deadline: March 1, 2025
Application Email/Link: glimmerglass.org/employment/