Costume Apprentice

Dates of Employment: May 27 – August 10, 2024

Reports To: Costume Coordinator and Shop Manager, Director of Production 

Supports: Costume Department, Janiec Opera Company 

Summary 

The Costume Apprentice helps facilitate a positive and enjoyable Costume Shop  environment. The Costume Apprenticeship offers direct exposure to the build and  altering of upcoming productions. The apprentice will have the opportunity to build  professional relationships, construct portfolio pieces and gain professional experience in  theatrical construction, craftwork, quick-rigging and costume maintenance. Holistic  effective communication and dissemination of information is essential to the successful  execution of this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Learn and train as a Costume Apprentice for the 3 full scale opera productions under the direction of the  Costume Shop Manager.  
  • Build, stitch, and fit costumes for the 2024 season as assigned. 
  • Help in maintaining a positive, organized, and efficient work environment.
  • Ensure excellence and quality of work. 
  • Assist in updating Costume lists as directed. 
  • Assist in updating and maintaining Costume inventory as directed. 
  • Attend all load- ins and outs. 
  • Work on the run crew or wardrobe crew for all shows. 
  • Other duties as assigned by the supervisor. 
  • Supervised by the Costume Shop Manager and Director of Production.

 Qualifications 

  • Able to execute all above duties and responsibilities. 
  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Highly motivated.
  • Good attitude and work ethic. 
  • Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff  members or outside circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks and on your position as a whole. 
  • Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve  your job performance. 
  • Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and  open communication. 
  • Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple  sources that you quickly prioritize and relay to Costume Shop Manager or Director of Production/ act upon if deemed appropriate. 
  • Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work  well in a team dynamic. 

Requirements 

  • Complete satisfactory background check 
  • Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record Compensation
  • Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus  housing 

To apply, create an account and start an application using MyBMC. Please upload a  cover letter and resume (with references listed) to be considered for this position. 

Review of applications will begin on December 15, 2023 and continue until the position is  filled. 

Any questions can be directed to: 

Andrea Boccanfuso 

Director of Production 

Brevard Music Center 

[email protected]

 

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Brevard Music Center is a summer institute and festival. Over four hundred young musicians from around the country come each summer to study and perform in over 80 concerts ranging from orchestra to opera, chamber music and pops. As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.