Hair & Makeup Supervisor (Summer Seasonal)
DESCRIPTION
The Glimmerglass Festival seeks a Hair & Makeup Supervisor for its 2025 Festival Summer Season.
The Hair & Makeup Supervisor reports to the Hair & Makeup Designer and the Director of Production. The Hair & Makeup Supervisor works as a member of a five person Hair & Makeup crew. They supervise two Hair & Makeup Staff Artists and two Hair & Makeup Apprentices. The primary goals of the position will include leading the set up and breakdown of the Hair & Makeup room, daily maintenance of wigs, application of pre-performance makeup, period/modern hairstyling, backstage quick changes during the running of assigned production, and creation of archive paperwork. A successful candidate will have knowledge working with multiple styles/ethnicities of hair, ventilating, foundation building, show running experience, and management skills. Being able to work in a team oriented environment and fostering a positive work atmosphere is required. 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. Some training opportunities may be available. There is the possibility of continuing the position the following summer. Commitment to safe work habits and shop practices is essential.
This position runs May 19 to August 20, 2025. $23.60/Hr. Includes housing and a $200.00 travel reimbursement.
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 January. 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 15, 2024.
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references and a link to portfolio) 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 19, 2025
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $24 - $24 Hourly
Includes housing and a $200.00 travel reimbursement.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please prepare a one page Cover Letter and a one page Resume (including three references and a link to portfolio) 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/