Are you interested in joining the team of one of the nation’s most adventurous performing arts centers?
Applications will be reviewed until a position is filled. Applicants will not be contacted individually to confirm receipt of materials. Only applicants under consideration will be contacted. No calls or in-person visits, please. General inquiries or applications may be sent to fishercenter@bard.edu.
BARD COLLEGE HUMAN RESOURCESYear-Round Positions
Assistant Orchestra Stage Manager
OVERVIEW
The Assistant Orchestra Stage Manager is part of the Production team and will support Orchestra Stage Management in the coordination and execution for assigned productions at the Fisher Center. They report directly to the Orchestra Stage Managers and the Associate Orchestra Production Manager and will work closely with other production team members, designers, and artists.
This is an in-person part-time position, paid at a rate of $19/hr. Hours will average 26 plus hours per week, depending on rehearsal schedules.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist Orchestra Stage Manager with coordinating artist needs, orchestral setups, and running rehearsals and performances
- Act as lead to Stage Crew to set up and strike rehearsals and performances
- Act as Deck Supervisor for rehearsals, concerts, and lectures
- Assist Orchestra Stage Manager with coordination of stage crew and stage changes
- Calling cues for rehearsals/dress and performances as needed
- Maintain up-to-date paperwork, including stage plots, runsheets, etc.
- Attend rehearsals and run post-rehearsal production meetings as needed
- Other duties as assigned by the Orchestra Stage Manager or the Associate Orchestra Production Manager
- This invaluable person relays all of the cues to the back-stage crews, monitors the orchestra before and during both rehearsals and shows and relays information back to the stage manager so that they can make informed decisions
- Help the Stage Manager ensure the stage or rehearsal space is ready for each rehearsal. This could include sweeping, setting up risers, chairs, stands, and everything needed within the plot
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Basic knowledge of the performing arts
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Basic knowledge of the practices and procedures of all theatrical departments
- Working knowledge of Google Suite
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Knowledge of a variety of performing arts, including dance, theater, and opera, and experience working with actors, musicians, and performers
- Previous orchestral, theatrical, or live event stage management experience
- Experience managing budgets, schedules, calendars and run sheets
- Experience with orchestra
- Ability to read music
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works in environments with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
- May work in outdoor conditions or event tent conditions with limited temperature control
- May often be asked to travel between multiple performance and rehearsal locations on campus in a single day, traveling by vehicle or foot
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any questions or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Seasonal Positions
Assistant House Manager
OVERVIEW
As a key member of the House Management team, the Assistant House Manager provides administrative support to the House Manager and co-supervises the entire Front of House (FOH) team for in-person and/or live streamed events at the Fisher Center. The Assistant House Manager seeks to consistently provide an excellent and safe experience for audiences and a professional, supportive and fun environment for their team of ushers, parkers, and chat moderators.
The Assistant House Manager is a member of the Fisher Center’s Marketing & Audience Services department and reports directly to the House Manager. This position works closely with the following departments: Box Office, Production, Building Operations teams.
This is a seasonal position, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $17–18/hr.
This position requires local residence.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a high level of proficiency with Front of House policies and procedures as well as our ticketing software.
- Fulfill various daily and weekly administrative functions as necessary including preparing house and lobbies before and after events, returning all Front of House materials to original locations, and any other tasks delegated by the House Manager.
- Attend weekly FOH meetings and any meetings that pertain to FOH operations at an event for which the House Manager will be responsible.
- Work with the House Manager to devise, maintain and deliver training materials and workshops.
- Review communications that go out to the full FOH team with the House Manager.
Duties as Front of House lead (executed in cooperation with the House Manager) include:
- Supervise Front of House Staff during events.
- Coordinate systems and communicate with Box Office, Production, Building Operations and other staff to effectively and efficiently run each event.
- Attend dress rehearsals in order to understand the FOH needs required for each event.
- Maintain and administer detailed house reports for each event and respond to feedback in a timely manner.
- Accurately report Front of House staff timings for each event.
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Customer service experience, preferably in house management and/or in the performing arts
- At least 1 year of professional supervisory experience
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Positive work attitude, enjoy interacting with people
- Must be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems quickly
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Professional experience in house management and/or in the performing arts
- Interest or background in the performing arts, e.g., work experience and/or studies in the performing arts, is highly encouraged
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to work nights and weekend hours
- Bard College currently requires all employees to be fully vaccinated, including booster
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any questions or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Assistant Video Engineer
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Assistant Video Engineer is part of the Video Team in the Production Department and will support the execution of video elements and needs for Bard SummerScape and the Bard Music Festival. They report to the Video Supervisor, working closely under the Festival Video Engineer and with other production team members and video/projection designers.
The Video Team at the Fisher Center is responsible for backstage video monitoring, on-stage projections, live streaming, and video recording for all performances. During show runs, the Assistant Video Engineer will serve as a camera operator, a video playback operator, a video deck crew, or a video editor as needed. Outside of the show run, they will participate in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and strike of all video equipment under the direction of the Video Supervisor or Video Engineer.
This is a seasonal position from June 29 through August 19, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $18–20/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the video team in the preparation, installation, operation, and maintenance of all video aspects of all productions and special events under the supervision of the Video Engineer and Video Supervisor
- Act as backstage video crew for performances as needed
- Assist in training video crew members
- Update and create video paperwork as needed
- Participate in technical rehearsals, performances, and production meetings as needed
- Respond to video notes during rehearsals, performances, and work calls
- Provide support for all live streams of SummerScape and Bard Music Festival performances
- Record rehearsals and performances as needed
- Edit video content for livestreams and recordings of performances and rehearsals
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Minimum of 1 year of professional experience with video playback and/or camera operation
- Experience with Photoshop/Premiere Pro/After Effects
- Experience with general camera operation and backstage monitoring is essential, but training will be offered on specific equipment in use during SummerScape
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of a variety of video signaling, camera, and display technologies
- Basic knowledge of general theatrical production practices
- Strong attention to detail, general troubleshooting, and video engineering skills
- Strong skills in leadership and collaboration
- Ability to read and understand scenic and construction drawings
- Ability to understand schematic drawings of video systems and update them as necessary
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by the production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with playback or programming in WATCHOUT, Isadora, or QLab
- Experience in a leadership role
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Frequently exposed to vibrations, noises, and electrical connections
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Audio Engineer
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Audio Engineer is part of the Audio team in the Production Department and supports the execution of audio elements and needs. They report to the Audio Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and sound designers. We are seeking candidates for both A1 and A2 positions.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 – August 19*, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $20–25/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime. There are multiple engineer positions available.
*Please note that there are additional Audio Engineer positions available from June 6 through July 8.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist the Audio Engineers in the preparation, installation, operation, and maintenance of all audio aspects (including backline, recordings, backstage communication, rehearsal support, and production intercom) of all productions and special events
- Actively participate in all audio work calls as assigned
- Create audio paperwork as needed
- Assist the Audio Supervisor in maintaining all audio equipment, including rental gear
- Attend and work all technical rehearsals and performances for productions as assigned
- Provide audio support for all rehearsals and concerts as assigned
- Assist the FC Video Department and outside vendors in the planning, installation, maintenance, and operation of streaming systems
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- A1 requires previous professional Audio Engineer experience
- A2 requires previous professional theatrical experience, with some focus on the sound department
- Basic knowledge of audio equipment, cabling, and backstage protocol
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- General troubleshooting skills for audio systems
- Strong knowledge of digital audio consoles, the Google App suite, QLab, Shure Wireless Workbench, and Clear-Com Freespeak systems
- Knowledge of electrical safety practices and theatrical rigging systems
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently walk and stand
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with the performing arts; experience with opera and/or various music genres
- Experience with online live-streamed events
- At least three years experience as an Audio Engineer, preferably in live and/or performing arts events
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Regularly exposed to vibrations, noises, and electrical connections
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Company Management Driver
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Company Management team works as the key artist and staff services representatives, providing accommodations and services to 400+ SummerScape and Bard Music Festival visiting artists and seasonal staff, specifically in the realms of transportation, housing, and hospitality. The team strives to create a people-centered, hospitality-minded environment for all participants.
The Company Management Driver reports to the Company Manager in charge of Transportation to provide pickups and dropoffs to and from the SummerScape festival site as well as shuttle company members around the local area. Drivers will also work closely with artists, production staff, project producers, administrative staff, and box office staff.
While prior experience is helpful, we are accepting applications from entry-level candidates, including recently-graduated students* who are eager team players and are willing to receive training on specific tasks related to being a Company Management Driver.
This is a seasonal position from June 1 – August 22, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate of $19–21/hr. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required from June 1 – August 22; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
*Due to the constraints of our rental car contracts, only candidates 25 years old and over can be considered for this position.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Support the day-to-day facilitation of local ground transportation for artist pickups, drop-offs, shopping runs, and other needs in coordination with the Travel and Transportation Company Manager
- Complete an online training course during your first shift to become a Bard Certified Driver
- Ensure adherence to the law as well as Bard and Fisher Center safety standards while driving
- Coordinate and communicate with passengers in a kind and hospitable way while maintaining schedule, policies, and other directives from Travel and Transportation Company Manager
- Drive a daily scheduled lunch shuttle in a 15 passenger van between the Fisher Center and campus dining hall
- Maintain company vehicle fleet including refueling, cleaning, and scheduling maintenance in coordination with the Travel and Transportation Company Manager
- Drive company vehicles for long-distance company needs, including artist and staff pick-up/drop-off to NYC area airports
- Drive company vehicles for the purpose of hospitality supply pickups and amenity transport
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in professional driving, hospitality, retail, or customer service roles
- Only candidates with a valid driver’s license for more than 12 months can be considered due to the requirements of Bard’s Transportation department.
- Must have a satisfactory driving record
- Must have experience driving a 12+ passenger van or comparable large vehicle
- Only candidates 25 years old and over can be considered due to the constraints of our rental car contracts
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Candidates should be comfortable driving in and around the Hudson Valley, within New York City, and Albany areas
- Candidates should be comfortable driving at night
- Candidates should be comfortable driving solo for up to four hours at a time.
- A welcoming demeanor and positive attitude are a must. Company Management team members are often the first person that visiting artists, personnel, and the public will meet when arriving at the festival.
- Adherence to a basic dress code
- No two days will be the same; the ideal candidate will be flexible, have an all-hands-on-deck attitude, and possess a willingness to jump in to handle high-priority tasks.
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Must be able to work closely with other team members and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems quickly
- Ability to lift up to 45 pounds
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in the performing arts, or at the Fisher Center, is a plus but not required
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position is typically scheduled Friday through Tuesday, 35-40 hours a week, with Wednesday and Thursday off. It will require flexible work hours within that schedule, including evenings, reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any questions or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Company Manager • Hospitality
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Company Management team works as the key artist and staff services representatives, providing accommodations and services to 400+ SummerScape and Bard Music Festival visiting artists and seasonal staff, specifically in the realms of transportation, housing, and hospitality. The team strives to create a people-centered, hospitality-minded environment for all participants.
Area Company Managers report to William Schuyler, Head of Company Management, and Jess Webber, Programs and Festival Operations Manager and work closely with artists, production staff, project producers, administrative staff, and box office staff. They will supervise the Company Management Assistants and collaborate with the other Area Company Managers (including Housing, Transportation, Spiegeltent, and production-specific Company Managers), as well as company management for visiting artists.
From April 15 – May 11, 2025, this is a remote, seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position, paid hourly at a rate range of $25–28/hr, commensurate with experience. Hours will be approximately 10–20 hours/week. Some site visits and in-person prep meetings prior to May 12 may be requested, availability permitting—transportation and lodging costs will be covered.
From May 12 – August 22, 2025, this is a on-site, seasonal, exempt position, with compensation ranging from $17,000–$20,000, commensurate with experience and availability. Hours will be approximately 40 hours/week. This position requires flexible work hours and evenings/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
Local residence is required from May 12 – August 22; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with Company Management leadership, design and implement a system to provide catering and/or meals on site as needed for staff and artists
- In collaboration with Company Management leadership, execute a system to provide craft services for artists and staff, to be refreshed regularly each day
- Work with the on-campus dining service, Parkhurst, to schedule catering and manage other logistics, e.g., dining hall hours
- Collaborate with the SummerScape Rehearsal Coordinator and other key stakeholders to schedule catering
- Ensure all staff and guest artist dietary restrictions are accommodated
- Collaborate as requested with the Development, Producing, and General Management teams on events and artist/staff gifts
- Assist with company swag, e.g., t-shirts
- Creating company name badges and managing printing
- Assist with company events, e.g., a BBQ, staff talent show, etc.
- Support company health and wellness needs, e.g. inventory of masks and COVID tests
GENERAL COMPANY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become a Bard Certified Driver with the campus Transportation Office
- Drive company vehicles for various festival purposes as needed
- Develop an artist-centered, hospitality-minded, safe, and comfortable environment for all visiting artists and staff
- Support special programming events, including first rehearsals and opening nights
- Create and distribute itineraries, welcome packets, and other resources
- Contribute to the management of the department budget, including tracking and reconciling
- Run the company management desk late evenings when on duty and other times as needed, including checking in guests on arrival
- Work shifts as Manager on Duty in which you are on-site to serve as point person for the department, support and supervise company management assistants, and address any matters that arise as a dispatcher for the department
- Cover for other areas of company management including housing, transportation, and general operations when that specified manager is unavailable or on their day off
- Assist in the unpacking, packing, and inventory of supplies and amenities at the beginning and end of the festival season
- Supervise company management assistants and other festival staff, ensuring job standards are being met
- Collaborate with and manage team members with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm
- Have a “no task is too small” mentality
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- At least three years of professional and supervisory experience in hospitality/company management, theater management, and/or retail/customer service industry
- A valid driver’s license for more than 12 months, due to the requirements of Bard’s Transportation department
- A satisfactory driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A welcoming demeanor and positive attitude are a must. Company Management team members are often the first people that visiting artists, personnel, and the public will meet while at the festival
- No two days will be the same; the ideal candidate will be flexible, collaborative, and possess a willingness to jump in to handle high-priority tasks with the team. They should have a ‘no task is too small’ mindset
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Must be able to work closely with other team members and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems quickly
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)
- Only candidates with a valid driver’s license will be considered
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest or background in the performing arts, e.g., work experience and/or studies in the performing arts, is highly encouraged
- Familiarity/experience with AirTable will be beneficial
- Van driving experience is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires hours during some evenings/weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Company Manager • Housing
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Company Management team works as the key artist and staff services representatives, providing accommodations and services to 400+ SummerScape and Bard Music Festival visiting artists and seasonal staff, specifically in the realms of transportation, housing, and hospitality. The team strives to create a people-centered, hospitality-minded environment for all participants.
Area Company Managers report to William Schuyler, Head of Company Management, and Jess Webber, Programs and Festival Operations Manager and work closely with artists, production staff, project producers, administrative staff, and box office staff. They will supervise the Company Management Assistants and collaborate with the other Area Company Managers (including Housing, Transportation, Spiegeltent, and production-specific Company Managers), as well as company management for visiting artists.
From April 15 – May 11, 2025, this is a remote, seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position, paid hourly at a rate range of $25–28/hr, commensurate with experience. Hours will be approximately 10–20 hours/week. Some site visits and in-person prep meetings prior to May 12 may be requested, availability permitting—transportation and lodging costs will be covered.
From May 12 – August 22, 2025, this is a on-site, seasonal, exempt position, with compensation ranging from $17,000–$20,000, commensurate with experience and availability. Hours will be approximately 40 hours/week. This position requires flexible work hours and evenings/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
Local residence is required from May 12 – August 22; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Create and manage housing assignments for staff and artists from allotted housing in coordination with Lead Company Manager, General Management, producers, and Production Management
- Serve as the primary point of contact for company housing concerns, complaints, and compliments. Respond and take action in a timely manner, and be able to use best judgment on solutions based on the resources available
- Coordinate reservations and payments at local hotel(s) and/or short term rentals as needed
- Maintain and revise database of room allocations for all company members for the duration of the festival
- Implement systems and processes for housing amenities allocation, room key storage, and distribution, etc.
- Supervise Company Management Assistants in setup and turnover of dorms and on-campus housing
- Coordinate housing turnover and cleaning with campus Environmental Services
- Collaborate with department to ensure all maintenance requests are responded to and escalated to campus services as needed
- Coordinate blankets and linens orders, delivery, pick-up, and laundry throughout the summer with external vendor, and oversee ongoing distribution to/return from staff and artists
- Collaborate on company management communications, including welcome and departure letters
- Review and revise internal documentation, e.g. turnover checklists, housing guidelines, etc.
GENERAL COMPANY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become a Bard Certified Driver with the campus Transportation Office
- Drive company vehicles for various festival purposes as needed
- Develop an artist-centered, hospitality-minded, safe, and comfortable environment for all visiting artists and staff
- Support special programming events, including first rehearsals and opening nights
- Create and distribute itineraries, welcome packets, and other resources
- Contribute to the management of the department budget, including tracking and reconciling
- Run the company management desk late evenings when on duty and other times as needed, including checking in guests on arrival
- Work shifts as Manager on Duty in which you are on-site to serve as point person for the department, support and supervise company management assistants, and address any matters that arise as a dispatcher for the department
- Cover for other areas of company management including housing, transportation, and general operations when that specified manager is unavailable or on their day off
- Assist in the unpacking, packing, and inventory of supplies and amenities at the beginning and end of the festival season
- Supervise company management assistants and other festival staff, ensuring job standards are being met
- Collaborate with and manage team members with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm
- Have a “no task is too small” mentality
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- At least three years of professional experience in hospitality/company management, theater management, and/or employee housing management
- Some supervisory/leadership experience required
- A valid driver’s license for more than 12 months, due to the requirements of Bard’s Transportation department
- A satisfactory driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A welcoming demeanor and positive attitude are a must. Company Management team members are often the first people that visiting artists, personnel, and the public will meet while at the festival
- No two days will be the same; the ideal candidate will be flexible, collaborative, and possess a willingness to jump in to handle high-priority tasks with the team. They should have a ‘no task is too small’ mindset
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Must be able to work closely with other team members and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems quickly
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)
- Only candidates with a valid driver’s license will be considered
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest or background in the performing arts, e.g., work experience and/or studies in the performing arts, is highly encouraged
- Familiarity/experience with AirTable will be beneficial
- Van driving experience is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires hours during some evenings/weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Company Manager • Opera
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Company Management team works as the key artist services representatives, providing accommodations and services to 400+ SummerScape and Bard Music Festival visiting artists and seasonal staff, specifically in the realms of transportation, housing, and hospitality. The team strives to create a people-centered, hospitality-minded environment for all participants.
Area Company Managers report to William Schuyler, Head of Company Management, and Jess Webber, Programs and Festival Operations Manager and work closely with artists, production staff, project producers, administrative staff, and box office staff. They will supervise the Company Management Assistants and collaborate with the other Area Company Managers (including Housing, Hospitality, Spiegeltent, and Opera Company Managers), as well as company management for visiting artists.
From May 1 – June 11, 2025, this is a remote, seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position, paid hourly at a rate range of $25–28/hr, commensurate with experience. Hours will be approximately 10 hours/week. Some site visits and in-person prep meetings prior to June 12 may be requested, availability permitting—transportation and lodging costs will be covered.
From June 12 – August 7, 2025, this is an on-site, seasonal, exempt position, with compensation ranging from $9,300–$10,500, commensurate with experience and availability. Hours will be approximately 40 hours/week. This position requires flexible work hours and evenings/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
Local residence is required from June 12 – August 7; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Beginning June 12, employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Work with Opera Producer, Rehearsal Coordinator, and other area Company Managers to support the SummerScape 2025 opera artists and staff
- Be present for all opera rehearsals and represent company management at opera production meetings
- As a point person for the opera company, manage the flow of information from the opera company to the other company management area leads to ensure housing, hospitality, and travel requests are received and responded to
- Assist area company managers and coordinate with assistants for on-the-ground needs, e.g., setup for catering, driving artists, delivering requested items to housing, etc.
- Drive company vehicles for various opera-related purposes, as needed
GENERAL COMPANY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become a Bard Certified Driver with the campus Transportation Office
- Drive company vehicles for various festival purposes as needed
- Develop an artist-centered, hospitality-minded, safe, and comfortable environment for all visiting artists and staff
- Support special programming events, including first rehearsals and opening nights
- Create and distribute itineraries, welcome packets, and other resources
- Contribute to the management of the department budget, including tracking and reconciling
- Run the company management desk late evenings when on duty and other times as needed, including checking in guests on arrival
- Work shifts as Manager on Duty in which you are on-site to serve as point person for the department, support and supervise company management assistants, and address any matters that arise as a dispatcher for the department
- Cover for other areas of company management including housing, transportation, and general operations when that specified manager is unavailable or on their day off
- Assist in the unpacking, packing, and inventory of supplies and amenities at the beginning and end of the festival season
- Supervise company management assistants and other festival staff, ensuring job standards are being met
- Collaborate with and manage team members with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm
- Have a “no task is too small” mentality
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Professional experience in the performing arts, e.g. hospitality/company management, theater management, etc.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A welcoming demeanor and positive attitude are a must. Company Management team members are often the first people that visiting artists, personnel, and the public will meet while at the festival
- No two days will be the same; the ideal candidate will be flexible, collaborative, and possess a willingness to jump in to handle high-priority tasks with the team. They should have a ‘no task is too small’ mindset
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Must be able to work closely with other team members and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems quickly
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Work experience and/or studies in opera are highly encouraged.
- Familiarity/experience with AirTable will be beneficial
- Valid driver’s license and van driving experience is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires hours during some evenings/weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Company Manager • Travel & Transportation
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Company Management team works as the key artist and staff services representatives, providing accommodations and services to 400+ SummerScape and Bard Music Festival visiting artists and seasonal staff, specifically in the realms of transportation, housing, and hospitality. The team strives to create a people-centered, hospitality-minded environment for all participants.
Area Company Managers report to William Schuyler, Head of Company Management, and Jess Webber, Programs and Festival Operations Manager and work closely with artists, production staff, project producers, administrative staff, and box office staff. They will supervise the Company Management Assistants and collaborate with the other Area Company Managers (including Housing, Transportation, Spiegeltent, and production-specific Company Managers), as well as company management for visiting artists.
From April 15 – May 11, 2025, this is a remote, seasonal, part-time, non-exempt position, paid hourly at a rate range of $25–28/hr, commensurate with experience. Hours will be approximately 10–20 hours/week. Some site visits and in-person prep meetings prior to May 12 may be requested, availability permitting—transportation and lodging costs will be covered.
From May 12 – August 22, 2025, this is a on-site, seasonal, exempt position, with compensation ranging from $17,000–$20,000, commensurate with experience and availability. Hours will be approximately 40 hours/week. This position requires flexible work hours and evenings/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
Local residence is required from May 12 – August 22; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- In collaboration with the Lead Company Manager, design and implement a system to manage transportation and travel needs across the festival artists and staff, and communicate this information to all stakeholders
- Maintain a working relationship with the Bard College Transportation Department and local rental branch to ensure fleet and maintenance needs are met
- Day-to-day supervision of a team of two Company Management Drivers
- Ensure all company management department staff become Bard Certified Drivers
- Oversee the day-to-day planning and facilitation of travel and transportation of festival artists and staff, including arrivals/departures and local transportation needs, e.g., grocery store runs, production needs, etc.
- Communicate with staff and artists about arrival/departure plans and any necessary adjustments, including making/adjusting bookings, troubleshooting any delays/cancellations, and ensuring information flows to festival staff as needed
- Maintain travel information in the company management database throughout the festival
- Coordinate transportation needs with the availability of Company Management Assistants and Drivers, and take critical drives as needed
- Support General Management and Audience & Member Services teams with on campus parking and shuttling, as needed
GENERAL COMPANY MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
- Become a Bard Certified Driver with the campus Transportation Office
- Drive company vehicles for various festival purposes as needed
- Develop an artist-centered, hospitality-minded, safe, and comfortable environment for all visiting artists and staff
- Support special programming events, including first rehearsals and opening nights
- Create and distribute itineraries, welcome packets, and other resources
- Contribute to the management of the department budget, including tracking and reconciling
- Run the company management desk late evenings when on duty and other times as needed, including checking in guests on arrival
- Work shifts as Manager on Duty in which you are on-site to serve as point person for the department, support and supervise company management assistants, and address any matters that arise as a dispatcher for the department
- Cover for other areas of company management including housing, transportation, and general operations when that specified manager is unavailable or on their day off
- Assist in the unpacking, packing, and inventory of supplies and amenities at the beginning and end of the festival season
- Supervise company management assistants and other festival staff, ensuring job standards are being met
- Collaborate with and manage team members with professionalism, kindness, and enthusiasm
- Have a “no task is too small” mentality
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- At least three years of professional and supervisory experience in hospitality/company management, theater management, and/or retail/customer service industry
- A valid driver’s license for more than 12 months, due to the requirements of Bard’s Transportation department
- A satisfactory driving record
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A welcoming demeanor and positive attitude are a must. Company Management team members are often the first people that visiting artists, personnel, and the public will meet while at the festival
- No two days will be the same; the ideal candidate will be flexible, collaborative, and possess a willingness to jump in to handle high-priority tasks with the team. They should have a ‘no task is too small’ mindset
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Must be able to work closely with other team members and be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment and solving problems quickly
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)
- Only candidates with a valid driver’s license will be considered
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest or background in the performing arts, e.g., work experience and/or studies in the performing arts, is highly encouraged
- Familiarity/experience with AirTable will be beneficial
- Van driving experience is a plus
WORKING CONDITIONS
- This position requires hours during some evenings/weekends, reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival
- Ability to lift up to 45 lbs
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Draper
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Drapers are part of the costume shop team in the Production Department and will support the execution of costuming elements and needs for the SummerScape Opera. Drapers create the patterns and supervise the construction of specific costumes as designed by the Costume Designer. They report to the Costume Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and costume designers.
This is a seasonal position from June 3 through August 3, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $25–30/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Plan costumes from sketches, alter rented and purchased garments and strategize with the foreperson to process notes through the shop
- Fabricate patterns, either by draping or flat pattern-making
- Run fittings for built, rented, and/or purchased costume pieces
- Cut–or supervise the cutting of–all the fabrics for the costume from the pattern
- Determine yardage for fabric and trims for the costume
- Correct patterns or alter costumes as necessary
- Supervise a crew by preparing and delegating work to First Hand and Stitchers
- Manage time, including that of other crew members, in an effective manner
- Maintain the integrity of the Costume Designer through their interpretations of the sketch
- Other duties as assigned by the Costume Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in machine and hand-sewing techniques
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency in flat pattern making, draping, and “sculptural” use of fabrics
- Knowledge of and experience in both men’s and women’s tailoring techniques
- Understanding of period shape and how to adapt it to theatrical costumes
- Good working knowledge of costume history, fabric types, and uses
- Basic crew management skills, including but not limited to time management, workflow, and interpersonal communications
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior backstage costume-related experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extended periods of standing and sitting
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to feathers, furs, leather, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Dresser
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Dressers are part of the Wardrobe team in the Production Department and support the execution of costuming elements and needs for the SummerScape opera. They report to the Wardrobe Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and costume designers.
While backstage costume experience is helpful, we are accepting applications from entry-level candidates, including current and/or recently graduated students who possess sewing skills and are willing to receive training on specific tasks related to being a Dresser.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through August 17, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $16–19/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor in the preparation and maintenance of all wardrobe facilities, including dressing rooms
- Assist performers in the maintenance and use of their costumes, including choreographing and implementing quick changes and making small repairs as needed
- Participate in pre-show and post-show checks and duties as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor
- With the assistance of the Wardrobe Supervisor, maintain up-to-date paperwork
- Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor on matters of specific rigging or actor comfort
- Attend and work all opera technical rehearsals and performances as a member of the wardrobe run crew
- Maintain a calm, professional demeanor towards the actors to which they are assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor
- Performs other duties as assigned by your team leader or the Wardrobe Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Basic sewing skills as they relate to repairs and quick change rigging
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure, quick-change situations
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to maintain professionalism and decorum while assisting performers in quick changes
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior backstage costume-related experience
- Prior wardrobe experience, especially in a performing arts center environment
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extended periods of standing and sitting
- Frequently works in dimly lit spaces, assisting with quick changes
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to feathers, furs, leather and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Electrician
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Electricians are part of the Lighting/Electrics team in the Production Department and support the execution of electrical elements and needs for production. They report to the Head Electrician and work closely with other production team members and lighting designers.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through August 18, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $16–21/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist the Festival’s Head Electrician with the installation and maintenance of all lighting aspects of all productions and special events
- Actively participate in all lighting work calls as assigned
- Assist the Festival’s Head Electrician in the build and installation of production-specific lighting practicals
- Assist the Festival’s Head Electrician in the daily maintenance of all theatrical lighting equipment and lighting systems, including rental gear
- Work on the Sosnoff Lighting Crew during technical rehearsals and performances as assigned by the Festival’s Head Electrician
- Other duties, as assigned by the Festival’s Head Electrician or the Lighting Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and experience working with theatrical lighting equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, conventional and automated fixtures, dimming systems, lighting consoles, and atmospheric effects
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of both general theatrical production processes as well as lighting-specific practices
- Ability to read and understand lighting plots and paperwork
- Knowledge of theatrical safety practices
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently walk and stand
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working as an electrician for a variety of different performance genres, including orchestral concerts, operas, and dance
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Regularly exposed to electrical connections
- Regularly works in dimly lit areas
- Regularly works in areas with atmospheric effects, including but not limited to haze and strobes
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Festival Finance Assistant
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Festival Finance Assistant’s (FFA) primary responsibilities are to support the day-to-day activities of the financial and administrative functions of the Fisher Center (FC) during SummerScape 2025. The FFA will report to the Director of Finance and Administration (F&A), will support the Finance and Administration Associate, and will work closely with the Company Management team.
This is a seasonal position from June 1 to August 20, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $22 to $25/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35 hours/week, with the potential for overtime. During April and May, there is the possibility of remote work averaging 10–12 hours per week, should the selected candidate be interested and have availability.
Local residence is required from June 1 to August 20; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Collect and file financial documentation, such as receipts and invoices
- Assist the F&A Associate with corporate credit card expense allocations and monthly credit card reconciliations
- Help oversee purchasing and expense tracking processes and day-to-day workflow
- Generate check requests for multiple departments
- Assist with organizing accounts payable, including mailing checks to artists and vendors on a weekly basis
- Coordinate domestic and international shipping (FedEx, USPS, etc.)
- Support festival staff in purchasing activities and enforce purchasing policies
- Communicate with the F&A and Company Management teams in scheduled check-in meetings and when issues arise
- Other projects as assigned
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Some professional administrative experience
- Data entry and data management
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Financial literacy
- Familiarity with Google Sheets, Drive, and Documents
- Communication skills and attention to detail
- Ability to work well independently and closely with other team members
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience in financial or administrative support position in a college or performing arts center
- Previous bookkeeping or accounting experience
- Interest or background in the performing arts is highly encouraged, with an undergraduate or equivalent experience in arts administration preferred, but not required
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
First Hand
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
First Hands are part of the costume shop team in the Production Department and will support the execution of costuming elements and needs for the SummerScape Opera. First Hands assist in the pattern creation and construction of specific costumes as designed by the Costume Designer. They report to the Costume Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and costume designers.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through August 17, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $20–22/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Draper in the creation of patterns
- Supervise Stitchers on alteration of rented built and purchased costume pieces
- Cut fabric based on patterns supplied by Draper
- Advises Stitchers on methodologies for made-to-order garments and fitting alterations
- Attends fittings to assist Draper
- Prepare alterations from fittings for Stitchers
- Duties as assigned by the Draper and the Costume Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in machine and hand-sewing techniques
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Basic pattern drafting skills
- Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history, as well as fabric types and their uses for the stage
- Excellent time management skills
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior backstage costume-related experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extended periods of standing and sitting
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to feathers, furs, leather and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Hair and Makeup Crew
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Hair and Makeup (H&MU) Crew will support the execution of hair and makeup elements and needs for the SummerScape Opera production. They will report to the Hair and Makeup Supervisor and work closely with the designers.
This is a seasonal position from July 1 through August 8, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $20-22/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assistance in makeup & hair styling
- Teaching performers how to do their makeup, leading makeup tutorials
- Assist in the care, styling, and upkeep of wigs and hair for the run of the production
- Show tracking, set up makeup stations, and assist in quick changes
- Ensure that the H&MU operations of technical rehearsals and performances run smoothly
- Ensure that BIPOC performers are provided with the necessary and appropriate hair and makeup support
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- At least two years of experience in theatrical, opera, and/or film/television wigs and makeup, including on a H&MU run crew
- Experience with styling BIPOC performer hair and makeup
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of and experience in wig-making, styling, and maintenance
- Familiarity with a variety of period styles
- Proficiency in the proper care and maintenance of BIPOC hair, as well as makeup techniques and applications for BIPOC skin tones
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
- Maintaining calm, professionalism, and etiquette while assisting performers in preparations and quick changes.
- This position requires flexible work hours and evenings/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
- Ability to be collaborative, self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Cosmetology license
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Lifting, pushing, and packing materials up to 30 lbs.
- Extended periods of standing and sitting, climbing stairs.
- Frequently works in dimly lit spaces assisting with quick changes.
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to hair, feathers, powders, and more.
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Lead Carpenter
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Lead Carpenter is a part of the Scenic team in the Production Department and will support the construction and installation of all scenic elements. They report to the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director and work closely with other production team members and scenic designers.
We are seeking Lead Carpenters to supervise and run teams of carpenters/stagehands in the building, installation, and maintenance of scenic elements on stage. The Lead Carpenters take ownership of specific projects as assigned by the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director and help train early-career carpenters.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through August 21, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $23–27/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Work with the Technical Director and/or Assistant Technical Director to engineer build plans as needed
- Construct and assemble scenic pieces
- Support scenic load-ins
- Assist with handling ropes, wires, or other rigging
- Teach carpentry techniques to the Carpenters
- Support all productions and special events as assigned by the Technical Director or Assistant Technical Director
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Previous experience in a theatrical scene shop
- Some previous professional leadership experience
- Ability and experience working with hand and power tools
- Knowledge of general woodworking and construction techniques
- Familiarity with theatrical rigging, welding, and basic paint techniques
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by the production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Ability to work while wearing appropriate PPE for the task at hand
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience working with metal and plastics
- Experience with theatrical fly systems
- Extensive with theatrical rigging, welding, and basic paint techniques
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to vibrations and noises from machinery
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Light Board Programmer
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Light Board Programmer is a part of the Lighting/Electrics team in the Production Department and works with the show’s Lighting Designer to create the lighting vision. They report to the Head Electrician and work closely with other production team members and lighting designers.
This is a seasonal position from June 14 through 26 and July 10 through 25, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $30–40/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime. Additional work may be available and can be discussed during the interview process.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Be present at all work, focus, tech, and rehearsal calls
- Be the sole person responsible for the operation of the lighting console
- Create and maintain ways that speed up programing as much as possible
- Work with the Lighting Designer to get all of their board notes completed in a timely manner
- Assist in troubleshooting any data/light board issues that might arise during the run of tech
- Communicate any issues discovered to the Head Electrician to allow for timely resolution
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Knowledge and experience working with theatrical lighting equipment and systems, including, but not limited to, conventional and automated fixtures, dimming systems, lighting consoles, and atmospheric effects
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Knowledge of both general theatrical production processes as well as lighting-specific practices
- Ability to read and understand lighting plots and paperwork
- Knowledge of theatrical safety practices
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to frequently walk and stand
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working as a Programmer for a variety of different performance genres, including Live theater, opera, and dance
- Experience with ETC consoles, particularly ION and GIO
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to electrical connections
- Regularly works in dimly lit areas
- Regularly works in areas with atmospheric effects, including but not limited to haze and strobes
- Requires some long working hours during the show tech process since often the evenings are devoted to Cuing sessions
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowPlease provide lighting designer references that you have programmed for in the past in your application.
Applications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Parking Coodinator
OVERVIEW
As a key member of the House Management team, the Parking Coordinator will directly oversee the operational efficacy, accessibility, and security of the Fisher Center parking strategy, which will include parking lots at Fisher Center and, at times, across the Bard campus. In this capacity, the Parking Coordinator will supervise a team of approximately 25 staff (Parking Attendants and Golf Cart Drivers). This role is instrumental to the Fisher Center’s audience experience and the overall safety and operational success of our Front of House protocols. Ideal candidates will have a strong background in parking operations, grounds management, large event operations, customer service, and a familiarity with security protocols.
North Campus construction has limited the Fisher Center’s parking capacity and necessitated an audience shuttling program that was first implemented during our 2024 summer season. Working in close collaboration with the Audience and Member Services Manager, House Manager, General Manager, and Director of Facilities, the Parking will further strategize a parking plan that places accessibility at its core, ensuring that all visitors (guests, as well as artists and staff) have the parking and transportation services required to remain safe and comfortable during their visit.
The Parking Coordinator is a Fisher Center Audience & Member Services department member and reports directly to the House Manager. This position works closely with the following Fisher Center departments: Front of House, Building Operations, General/Company Management, Box Office, Development, and Marketing teams, as well as the Bard College Departments of Transportation and Security.
This is a full-time position, starting as soon as possible (on or after September 1st) and going through May 26th, 2025, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), and paid $23/hour. Hours will average approximately 35-40 hours per week. Possibility to renew the contract for summer 2025.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Devise and implement a parking strategy for a predetermined set of parking lots near the Fisher Center and across the Bard College campus
- In collaboration with the Front of House Manager, design staffing strategies and staffing assignments to manage the various parking and transportation needs
- In collaboration with Front of House and Development, help to plan out VIP parking, as well as ensuring accessible parking runs smoothly and safely for all visitors with accessibility needs
- Work with other members of the Audience & Member Services and General Management teams to identify and address barriers to access at the Fisher Center’s venues
- Coordinate with General Management on additional staff and artist parking and transportation as needed
- Directly oversee and manage the parking flow for all shows at the Fisher Center’s Sosnoff Theater and LUMA Theaters, as well as for performances at any off-site locations
- Send out regular and timely communications to parking staff, as needed. Serve as a resource for the parking attendants and golf cart drivers
- Manage hours for outdoor staff, reporting back to the Front of House Manager for payroll purposes
- Attend weekly All Staff meetings and other administrative meetings as needed
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- 2–3 years of professional managing operations for large-scale events
- 1–2 years managing a team; preference for experience with large teams
- Experience with fast-paced environments and ability to handle fast communication and logistics
- Ability to multitask and oversee many overlapping happenings and events simultaneously
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to oversee complex strategies and planning tools
- The ideal candidate will be flexible and have an all-hands-on-deck attitude
- Familiarity with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and its applications to non-profit organizations is a strong plus
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)
- A current driver’s license and/or reliable transportation are required
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Security Certification, as well as CPR and First Aid
- Golf cart driving certification
- A passion for the performing arts is preferred
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be able to work nights and weekend hours
- Ability to stand on your feet for several hours; some handling of light to moderate equipment
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any questions or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Production Assistant • Dance
OVERVIEW
The Dance Production Assistant (PA) is part of the Stage Management team in the Production department and will assist in managing Bard SummerScape Dance rehearsals and performances. They will report directly to the SummerScape Dance Stage Manager and will work closely with other production team members and renowned performers, choreographers, musicians, and designers.
This entry-level position is ideal for those with a background in stage management and an interest in the field but have little professional experience.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through July 6, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15.50–16/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime, during a six-day work week with regular hours scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist the Stage Management team during staging and music rehearsals
- Create, update, and maintain production-specific documentation
- Assist in the setup and maintenance of the rehearsal room and call board
- Assist in maintaining prop tables and props
- Actively participate in technical rehearsals and performances as a member of the run crew
- Other duties as assigned
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- A passion for the arts; some theatrical experience necessary—either scholastic, community, semi-professional, or professional
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, continually changing environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read music
- Previous stage management experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works in environments with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
- May work in outdoor conditions or event tent conditions with limited temperature control
- May often be asked to travel between multiple performance and rehearsal locations on campus in a single day, traveling by vehicle or foot
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Production Assistant • Opera
OVERVIEW
The Opera Production Assistant (PA) is part of the Stage Management team in the Production department and will assist in managing Bard SummerScape Opera rehearsals and performances. They will report directly to the SummerScape Opera Stage Manager and work closely with other production team members and renowned singers, directors, and designers.
This entry-level position is ideal for those with a background in stage management and an interest in the field but needing more professional experience.
This is a seasonal position from June 22 through August 3, 2025, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15.50–16/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime, during a six-day work week with regular hours scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Create, update, and maintain production-specific documentation
- Update the Rehearsal Hotline
- Set up and maintain the rehearsal room and call board
- Call performer entrance cues
- Create the monitor plot for the sound department
- Distribute hard copies of the schedule, create name tags and sign-in sheets, and copy scores
- Track chorus hours
- Other duties as assigned
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- A passion for the arts; some theatrical experience necessary—either scholastic, community, semi-professional, or professional
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Proficiency in reading music, including piano vocal and full orchestral scores
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, continually changing environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Working knowledge of Google Suite
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Familiarity with one or more foreign languages
- Knowledge of operatic and classical music production
- Previous stage management experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works in environments with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
- May work in outdoor conditions or event tent conditions with limited temperature control
- May often be asked to travel between multiple performance and rehearsal locations on campus in a single day, traveling by vehicle or foot
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Production Assistant • Theater
OVERVIEW
The Theater Production Assistant (PA) is part of the Stage Management team in the Production department and will assist in managing Bard SummerScape Theater rehearsals and performances. They will report directly to the SummerScape Theater Stage Manager and will work closely with other production team members and renowned performers, directors, choreographers, musicians, and designers.
This entry-level position is ideal for those with a background in stage management and an interest in the field but have little professional experience.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through July 13, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15.50–16/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime, during a six-day work week with regular hours scheduled on nights, weekends, and holidays.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist the Stage Management team during staging and music rehearsals
- Create, update, and maintain production-specific documentation
- Assist in the setup and maintenance of the rehearsal room and call board
- Assist in maintaining prop tables and props
- Actively participate in technical rehearsals and performances as a member of the run crew
- Other duties as assigned
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- A passion for the arts; some theatrical experience necessary—either scholastic, community, semi-professional, or professional
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in an organized and detailed manner
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, continually changing environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Working knowledge of Google Workspace
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read music
- Previous stage management experience
- Previous experience working on musicals
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works in environments with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
- May work in outdoor conditions or event tent conditions with limited temperature control
- May often be asked to travel between multiple performance and rehearsal locations on campus in a single day, traveling by vehicle or foot
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Props Artisan
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Props Artisans are part of the Props team in the Production Department, and will support the creation, tracking, and coordination of props. They report to the Props Supervisor and work closely with other production team members.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through August 3, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $20–23/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times.
- Create, construct, paint, and modify props as directed by the Props Supervisor.
- Purchase or rent props as directed by the Props Supervisor.
- Attend rehearsals as needed.
- Problem solve and implement special effects elements, in consultation with the Props Supervisor.
- Attend all technical rehearsals and performances as a member of the props run crew.
- Maintain, touch up, and repair props during the rehearsal process as well as during the show’s run.
- Participate in all prop-related work calls.
- Create and maintain props paperwork as needed.
- Duties as assigned by the Props Supervisor.
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Experience working in a professional props or scene shop.
- Experience working on a professional props run crew.
- Knowledge of and experience with any of the following areas: scenic carpentry, fine carpentry, furniture construction, scenic painting, hand and machine stitching, upholstery, mold making & casting, and paper goods graphics & construction.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to read, interpret, and build from designer drawings.
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner.
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as determined by the production schedule.
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
- Ability to move and lift up to 50lbs.
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools.
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean and balance.
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations.
- Ability to work while wearing appropriate PPE for the task at hand.
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and a keen attention to detail. They are collaborative, self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude!
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience welding.
- Experience working with stage arms.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to vibrations and noises from machinery.
- Occasionally works at heights above 6 feet.
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to: haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice and more.
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Stagehand • Bard Music Festival
OVERVIEW
Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, Bard Music Festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Bard Musical Festival Stagehands are part of the Stage Management team and support the planning, preparation, and physical implementation of all rehearsals and concerts for the Bard Music Festival. They report to a member of the Orchestra Stage Management team and work closely with other production team members.
While prior theatrical experience is helpful, we are accepting applications from entry-level candidates, including current and/or recently graduated students who are eager team players and are willing to receive training on specific tasks related to being a stagehand.
This is a seasonal position from July 17 – August 19, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $16–18/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist in the installation of stage plots, orchestra chairs and stands, risers, and other equipment
- Assist in the moving of equipment and instrument deliveries across campus
- Assist the Stage Manager in technical rehearsals
- Run crew for orchestra rehearsals, technical rehearsals, and performances
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- A passion for the arts; some theatrical experience necessary—either scholastic, community, semi-professional, or professional
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to prioritize tasks in a fast-paced, continually changing environment
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by the production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to sit or stand for extended periods
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to read music
- Knowledge of operatic and classical music production
- Theatrical run crew or stage management experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works in environments with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
- May work in outdoor conditions or event tent conditions with limited temperature control
- May often be asked to travel between multiple performance and rehearsal locations on campus in a single day, traveling by vehicle or foot. May be asked to travel to off-campus performance and rehearsal venues by vehicle.
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Stagehand/Carpenter
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Stagehands/Carpenters are part of the Scenic team in the Production Department and will support the construction and installation of all scenic elements. They report to the Technical Director and Assistant Technical Director and work closely with other production team members and scenic designers.
We are seeking candidates for both the Stagehand run-crew and the Carpenter run-crew. Run-crew members work in close proximity to the company and stage management to support real-time performance scene changes and striking/setting of elements on stage. Positions for both entry-level and experienced stagehands/carpenters are available.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through August 21, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $17–22/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Construct and assemble scenic pieces
- Support scenic load-in
- Perform various tasks/cues during live productions, as needed
- Assist with moving scenic set pieces
- Assist with handling ropes, wires, or other rigging
- Support all productions and special events as assigned by the Technical Director or Assistant Technical Director
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Experience working with hand and power tools
- Knowledge of general woodworking and construction techniques
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by the production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to safely use hand and power tools
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure backstage situations
- Ability to work while wearing appropriate PPE for the task at hand
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Previous experience on a backstage crew or in a production shop
- Experience working with metal and plastics
- Experience with theatrical rigging, welding, and basic paint techniques
- Experience with running rail and scene shift cues for live theater and events
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Regularly exposed to vibrations and noises from machinery
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowFor any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Stitcher
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
Stitchers are part of the Wardrobe team in the Production Department and support the execution of costuming elements and needs for the SummerScape opera. Stitchers sew and finish all assigned costumes. They report to the Wardrobe Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and costume designers.
We are accepting applications from entry-level candidates, including current and/or recently graduated students who possess sewing skills and are willing to receive training on specific tasks related to being a Stitcher.
This is a seasonal position from June 6 through June 28, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $16–19/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Assist in fitting, stitching, or other assigned costume duties
- Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor in the preparation and maintenance of all wardrobe facilities, including the chorus’ and principles’ dressing rooms
- Assist performers in the maintenance and use of their costumes and make repairs as needed
- Participate in pre-show and post-show checks and duties as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor
- With the assistance of the Wardrobe Supervisor, maintain up-to-date paperwork
- Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor on matters of specific rigging or actor comfort
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Wardrobe Supervisor
- Sew, either by machine or hand, the costumes assigned by your team leader
- Manage time efficiently on each sewing project
- Maintain personal work area, including sewing machinery as necessary to keep work moving effectively
- Communicate with other team members concerning problems and their possible solutions
- Perform other duties as assigned by your team leader or the Wardrobe Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Demonstrated experience in machine and hand-sewing techniques
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong communication and interpersonal skills
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Prior backstage costume-related experience
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Extended periods of standing and sitting
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to feathers, furs, leather and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Video Engineer
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Video Engineer is part of the Video Team in the Production Department and supports the execution of video elements and needs of Bard SummerScape and the Bard Music Festival. They report to the Video Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and video/projection designers.
The Video Team at the Fisher Center is responsible for backstage video monitoring, on-stage projections, live streaming, and video recording for all performances over the course of SummerScape and the Bard Music Festival. During show runs, the Video Engineer will serve as a camera operator, video playback operator, video crew head, video editor, or livestream engineer as needed. Outside of the show run, they will lead the video team in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and strike of all video equipment under the direction of the Video Supervisor.
This is a seasonal position from Tuesday, June 3* through Tuesday, August 19, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $21–27/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime. Please note that there are 2 Video Engineer positions available with different dates:
*Video Engineer 1 is a seasonal position from Tuesday June 3 through Tuesday, August 19.
*Video Engineer 2 is a seasonal position from Sunday, June 29 through Tuesday, August 19.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Lead the video team in the preparation, installation, operation, and maintenance of all video aspects of all productions and special events under the direction of the Video Supervisor
- Act as backstage video crew for performances as needed
- Assist in training video crew members
- Update and create video paperwork
- Participate in technical rehearsals, performances, and production meetings
- Respond to video notes during rehearsals, performances, and work calls
- Provide support for all live streams of SummerScape and Bard Music Festival performances
- Monitor livestreams as needed
- Facilitate recordings of rehearsals and performances
- Edit video content for livestreams and recordings of performances and rehearsals
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Two years of professional experience in video playback and camera operation is preferred
- Experience with Photoshop/Premiere Pro/After Effects
- Experience with live streaming
- Experience in a leadership role
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Working knowledge of a variety of video signaling, camera, and display technologies
- Working knowledge of video playback
- Proficiency with general camera operation and backstage monitoring is essential, but training will be offered on specific equipment in use during SummerScape
- Basic knowledge of general theatrical production practices
- Strong attention to detail, general troubleshooting, and video engineering skills
- Strong skills in leadership and collaboration
- Ability to read and understand scenic and construction drawings
- Ability to understand schematic drawings of video systems and update them as necessary
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by the production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with programming in WATCHOUT, Isadora, or QLab
- Working knowledge of vMix
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Frequently exposed to vibrations, noises, and electrical connections
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Video Technician
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Video Technician is part of the Video Team in the Production Department and will support the execution of video elements and needs for Bard SummerScape and the Bard Music Festival. They report to the Video Supervisor, working closely under the Video Engineer and Assistant Video Engineer along with other production team members and video/projection designers.
The Video Team at the Fisher Center is responsible for backstage video monitoring, on-stage projections, live streaming, and video recording for all performances. During show runs, Video Technicians will serve as camera operators, video playback operators, or video deck crew, as needed. Outside of the show run, they will participate in the installation, maintenance, troubleshooting, and strike of all video equipment under the direction of the Video Supervisor or Video Engineer.
This is a seasonal position from June 29 through August 19, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15.50–17/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Assist the Video team in the preparation, installation, operation, and maintenance of all video aspects of all productions and special events
- Actively participate in all video work calls, rehearsals, and performances
- Act as backstage video crew for performances under the direction of the Video Supervisor and Video Engineer
- Act as a camera operator for recordings of rehearsals and performances
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- One year of educational or professional experience with video playback and/or camera operation is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Familiarity with a variety of video signaling, camera, and display technologies
- Familiarity with general camera operation is helpful, but training will be offered on specific equipment used during SummerScape
- Basic knowledge of general theatrical production practices
- Strong attention to detail, general troubleshooting, and willingness to learn
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays as determined by the production schedule
- Ability to climb stairs and ladders
- Ability to move and lift up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to push, pull, hang, reach, lean, and balance
- Ability to stand or sit for extended periods
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to understand schematic drawings of video systems
- Experience with CCTV monitoring and conductor cameras
- Experience with PTZ camera systems is helpful
- Exposure to playback or programming in WATCHOUT, Isadora, or QLab
- Experience with Photoshop/Premiere Pro/After Effects
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently works at heights above 6 feet
- Frequently exposed to vibrations, noises, and electrical connections
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Wardrobe Supervisor • LUMA Theater
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Wardrobe Supervisor is part of the Wardrobe team in the Production Department and supports the execution of costume elements and needs for the LUMA Theater during SummerScape. They report to the Costume Supervisor and supervise the wardrobe run crew, in addition to working closely with other production team members and costume designers.
This is a seasonal position from June 3 through August 17, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $26–28/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Supervise the wardrobe run crew in LUMA Theater
- Coordinate the care, management, and organization of finished costumes with dressers and costume shops
- Create wardrobe paperwork, including, but not limited to, costume change and dresser plots
- Supervise the preparation of dressing lists and costume check-in sheets
- Attend studio rehearsals and run-throughs as necessary
- Attend and work all technical rehearsals and performances
- Supervise any alterations necessary during the dress rehearsal period
- Supervise the costume strike in LUMA Theater, including, but not limited to, laundry, dry cleaning, and rental returns
- Serve as Assistant Wardrobe Supervisor in Sosnoff Theater following the close and strike of the production in LUMA Theater
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Costume Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Experience supervising a wardrobe run crew
- Experience creating paperwork, including piece lists, run sheets, care instructions, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in costume construction and maintenance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of costume construction and maintenance
- Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history
- Knowledge of and experience in basic laundry and fabric cleaning techniques and supplies
- Demonstrated managerial skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure, quick-change situations
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to maintain professionalism and decorum while assisting performers in quick changes
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience working in a performing arts center environment with multiple overlapping projects competing for resources
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Lifting, pushing, and packing materials up to 30 lbs.
- Extended periods of standing and sitting
- Frequently works in dimly lit spaces, assisting with quick changes
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to feathers, furs, leather, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
Wardrobe Supervisor • Sosnoff Theater
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Wardrobe Supervisor is part of the Wardrobe team in the Production Department and supports the execution of costuming elements and needs for the SummerScape Opera and Dance productions. They report to the Costume Supervisor and supervise the wardrobe run crew, in addition to working closely with other production team members and costume designers.
This is a seasonal position from June 3 through August 21, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $28–32/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Supervise the wardrobe run crew
- Coordinate the care, management, and organization of finished costumes with dressers and costume shops
- Create wardrobe paperwork, including, but not limited to, costume change and dresser plots
- Supervise the preparation of dressing lists and costume check-in sheets
- Attend studio rehearsals and run-throughs as necessary
- Attend and work all opera technical rehearsals and performances
- Supervise any alterations necessary during the dress rehearsal period
- Supervise the costume strike, including, but not limited to, laundry, dry cleaning, and rental
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- Performs other duties as assigned by the Costume Supervisor
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Experience supervising a wardrobe run crew
- Experience creating paperwork, including piece lists, run sheets, care instructions, etc.
- Demonstrated experience in costume construction and maintenance
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong knowledge of costume construction and maintenance
- Basic knowledge of costume and fashion history
- Knowledge of and experience in basic laundry and fabric cleaning techniques and supplies
- Demonstrated managerial skills
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
- Good organizational skills
- Ability to sit and stand for long periods
- Ability to remain calm during high-pressure, quick-change situations
- Ability to move and lift objects up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to climb stairs
- Ability to work nights, weekends, and holidays, as set by production schedule
- Ability to maintain professionalism and decorum while assisting performers in quick changes
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail, are collaborative and self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with supervising an opera or similar show with a large number of performers
- Experience prepping a production, especially necessary paperwork, for a tour
- Experience working in a performing arts center environment with multiple overlapping projects competing for resources
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Lifting, pushing, and packing materials up to 30 lbs.
- Extended periods of standing and sitting
- Frequently works in dimly lit spaces, assisting with quick changes
- May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to feathers, furs, leather, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.
WATCHOUT Programmer
OVERVIEW
This summer (June–August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The WATCHOUT Programmer is part of the Video Team in the Production Department and will support the execution of video elements and needs for the Bard SummerScape opera. They report to the Video Supervisor, working closely with the Projection Designer and Video Production team.
The WATCHOUT Programmer programs and operates video content in WATCHOUT for the Bard SummerScape opera, as well as participating in other maintenance and troubleshooting as assigned by the Video Engineer and the Video Supervisor.
This is a seasonal position from July 9 through July 25, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $30–32/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES
- Maintain a safe, healthy, and inclusive workplace at all times
- Program all video content for the opera in WATCHOUT
- Actively participate in all video work calls.
- Attend and work technical rehearsals and preview performances
COMPANY-WIDE RESPONSIBILITIES
The Fisher Center is currently undergoing an organization-wide process of change toward becoming an anti-racist, multicultural institution. All on staff are expected to:
- Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center. This includes participating in any trainings when scheduled, supporting departmental, company-wide, and cross-departmental collaboration in issues of diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
- Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Proficiency with WATCHOUT programming and playback.
- Knowledge of general theatrical production practices.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong attention to detail, general troubleshooting, and video engineering skills
- General troubleshooting skills
- Ability to read and understand scenic and construction drawings
- Ability to understand schematic drawings of video systems and update them as necessary
- Ability to work in an organized, self-directed, and detailed manner
- Ability to communicate clearly and effectively
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and holidays, as determined by the production schedule
- Successful candidates possess strong communication skills and keen attention to detail. They are collaborative, self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Experience with NDI tools
- Experience with Networking as it pertains to Video Playback systems
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Frequently exposed to vibrations, noises, and electrical connections
- Frequently works in show conditions with theatrical and atmospheric elements including but not limited to: haze, strobes, dim lights, loud sounds, dry ice, and more
LOCATION
Bard’s beautiful 1,000-acre campus is situated on the east bank of the Hudson River in Annandale-on Hudson, New York. Community life is defined by numerous cultural and recreational opportunities in the surrounding historic Hudson River Valley and by proximity to New York City. Nearby towns and villages include Rhinebeck, Tivoli, and Red Hook, New York.
TO APPLY
Apply NowApplications for this position will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.
Bard College is an equal-opportunity employer, and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, mental or physical disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, familial status, veteran status, or genetic information. Bard is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for all individuals in employment practices, services, programs, and activities.
ABOUT THE FISHER CENTER
The Fisher Center develops, produces, and presents performing arts across disciplines through new productions and context-rich programs that challenge and inspire. As a premier professional performing arts center and a hub for research and education, the Fisher Center supports artists, students, and audiences in the development and examination of artistic ideas, offering perspectives from the past and present, as well as visions of the future. The Fisher Center demonstrates Bard’s commitment to the performing arts as a cultural and educational necessity. Home is the Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry and located on the Bard College campus in New York’s Hudson Valley. The Fisher Center offers outstanding programs to many communities, including the students and faculty of Bard College and audiences in the Hudson Valley, New York City, across the country, and around the world. Building on a 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. Learn more about the Fisher Center, its programs, and its values at fishercenter.bard.edu/about.
ABOUT BARD COLLEGE
Founded in 1860, Bard College is a four-year residential college of the liberal arts and sciences located 90 miles north of New York City. With the addition of the Montgomery Place estate, Bard’s campus consists of nearly 1,000 park-like acres in the Hudson River Valley. It offers bachelor of arts, bachelor of science, and bachelor of music degrees, with majors in nearly 40 academic programs, graduate degrees in 11 programs, nine early colleges, and numerous dual-degree programs nationally and internationally. Building on its 165-year history as a competitive and innovative undergraduate institution, Bard College has expanded its mission as a private institution acting in the public interest across the country and around the world to meet broader student needs and increase access to liberal education. The undergraduate program at our main campus in upstate New York has a reputation for scholarly excellence, a focus on the arts, and civic engagement. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders. For more information about Bard College, visit bard.edu.