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 164-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 164-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.
Box Office Supervisor
OVERVIEW
The Box Office Supervisor is part of a team of staff members that have a variety of customer service functions for Fisher Center audience members. They provide day-to-day contact, interaction, and problem resolution to ticket buyers and donors.
The Box Office Supervisor reports to the Audience & Member Services (AMS) Manager and will work closely with other AMS team members in addition to others in the Development, Producing, and Front of House (FOH) teams.
This is a part-time, non-exempt position. The position would begin in late March/early April. This role is paid hourly at a rate of $19/hour. Hours will average 16–20 hours/week, with additional hours for performances during nights and weekends. Must be available to work during the Bard SummerScape festival from the end of June through mid-August.
While many duties may be performed remotely, this position will require some on-site presence at the Fisher Center.
RESPONSIBILITIES
Representatives work in the Box Office and are responsible for performing friendly and efficient transactions with our patrons. They are expected to:
- Maintain a high level of proficiency with Box Office policies, procedures, and software systems
- Fulfill various daily and weekly administrative functions as necessary, including mailing ticket orders, answering customer emails and voicemails, managing internal ticket requests, and managing supplies
- Fulfill Box Office functions as assigned, including phone and walkup transactions, ticket mailings, and timely customer service response
- Execute supervisory duties during performances, which include overseeing show staff and student workers, handling the cash box, generating post-show reports, and troubleshooting technological issues
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
- 1–2 years of professional experience, or completion of Bachelor’s Degree
- Experience in a box office and/or customer service industry is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A welcoming demeanor and positive attitude are a must; AMS team members are often the first person that audiences and donors will interact and engage with
- Eagerness to speak about Fisher Center programming and events, Bard College, and the performing arts with a wide range of audience members
- Excellent organization skills, communication skills, and superior attention to detail
- Must be able to work closely with other team members, possess a flexible, all-hands-on-deck attitude, be comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, and solve problems quickly
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, Drive) and Microsoft Office (specifically, Word and Excel)
- Must be available to work nights and weekends
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Tech-savvy and able to pick up database skills quickly
- Experience working in Tessitura or other CRM (customer relationship management) databases. We will provide training if the candidate does not have experience.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Must be available to work nights and weekends
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 164-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 164-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 (SummerScape and Bard Music Festival)
Audio Engineer
OVERVIEW
Over eight weeks this summer (June–August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center, while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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 through August 18*, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15–25/hr depending on experience. Please note that there are multiple engineer positions available.
Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime. In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday via Bard Dining, and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
*Please note: these are the dates for three of the four engineer positions. The dates for one position are June 6 through July 21.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- 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 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 164-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 164-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.
Cabaret Front of House Supervisor
OVERVIEW
The Host team plays a critical role in the overall guest experience of the SummerScape Spiegeltent, contributing directly to a safe, enjoyable, and unique experience. They must be knowledgeable of SummerScape programming, venue details, and food and beverage menus. The Cabaret Front of House Supervisor must be able to prioritize and delegate tasks calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced dining and cabaret environment.
The Spiegeltent Cabaret Front of House Supervisor reports to the Spiegeltent Operations Manager and helps supervise the Spiegeltent Hosts. They will interact closely with the catering, box office, security, and production teams.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt part-time position from approximately mid–June to mid–August 2024, paid hourly at a rate of $17–19/hr, depending on professional experience. Most activity at the Spiegeltent occurs Thursday to Sunday evenings, and open availability is needed during those times. The Cabaret Front of House Supervisor will work 20-30 hours per week at the Spiegeltent, and some opportunity may be available to pick up shifts with other departments within the Fisher Center when the Spiegeltent does not have events.
Campus housing will be provided if needed. Air-conditioned housing is not guaranteed. Meals are also provided at campus dining facilities, in addition to shift night meals at the Spiegeltent.
RESPONSIBILITIES
- Supervise Spiegeltent Hosts; ensure adherence to the standards of conduct in the Spiegeltent Host Handbook when on duty.
- Coordinate Host position assignments, delegate tasks and ensure breaks are taken in compliance with labor laws.
Facilitate guest entry for events, including ticket taking, wristbanding, and seating of attendees. - Communicate and collaborate effectively with production, security, dining, and box office staff to ensure guests’ needs are met, and events take place in a comfortable and safe environment.
- Ensure seating setup and special seating requirements match Box Office planning. Supervise VIP seating and hospitality needs in coordination with the Spiegeltent Operations Manager.
- Ensure guests with mobility devices and other accessibility needs are appropriately accommodated.
- Provide accurate information about the Spiegeltent events, dining menu, SummerScape events, other performance spaces, and the Bard campus upon request.
- Ensure house policies regarding entry, exit, age restriction, photo and video, etc., are adhered to.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for guest concerns, complaints, and compliments, and act as the first point of escalation for hosts/staff for guest issues to solve problems with ticketing, dining, etc., in a timely and professional manner. Escalate to the Operations Manager as needed.
- Lead venue and garden set-up and breakdown, including moving tables and chairs into and out of the venue in a timely manner.
- Maintain a clean and presentable garden, entrance, and seating area with the support of hosts and Bard Environmental Services employees.
- Facilitate merchandise setup and sales for artists, as needed.
- Manage and arrange VIP and Artist parking in coordination with the Operations Manager, Spiegeltent Company Manager, and Fisher Center Development team.
- Help facilitate the response to any emergency situation that arises in the venue.
- Contribute to the daily Venue Report in coordination with the Operations Manager, Production Stage Manager, and Assistant Stage Manager.
- Assist the Operations Manager in weekly preparation for upcoming events; including reviewing schedules, maintaining supply inventory, laundering tablecloths and towels, etc.
- Create and update Spiegeltent Host timecards in coordination with the Operations Manager.
- 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
- At least one year of hospitality experience.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Superior attention to detail.
- Must possess a positive work attitude and enjoy interacting with people.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Some supervisory experience is preferred.
- Interest in the performing arts.
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Able to work late nights and weekends.
- Comfortable working outdoors.
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 164-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 164-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 Assistant
OVERVIEW
Over eight weeks this summer (June-August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.
The Company Management team works as the key artist, staff, and crew services representatives to provide accommodations and services to over 600 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.
Company Management Assistants report to the Company Managers and 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 current and/or recently-graduated students who are eager team players and are willing to receive training on specific tasks related to being a Company Management Assistant.
This is a seasonal position from May 28 – August 23, non-exempt (overtime-eligible), paid hourly at a rate of $15/hr. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
Local residence is required from May 28 – August 23. Food and lodging will be provided free of charge starting in early June on a case-by-case basis, though air-conditioned housing is not guaranteed. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
General responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Supporting the day-to-day facilitation of room setup, turnover, amenities, and other housing needs (e.g. making beds, moving fans/lamps, etc.)
- Providing local ground transportation for artist pickups, drop-offs, shopping runs, and other needs
- Facilitating catering, green room hospitality, and other meals/dining needs for festival artists and staff
- Staffing the festival concierge desk to assist with company member check-in/check-out, general orientation, and questions
- Driving company vehicles for various festival needs, including but not limited to, artist pick-ups (including local train station and NYC-area airports), grocery store runs, and errands
- Assisting with key distribution, housing preparation, maintenance, and room turn-overs
- Supporting the department and company manager area leads as requested, including Hospitality, Transportation, Housing, Opera, and Spiegeltent
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
- This is an entry-level position
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
- A ‘no task is too small’ mindset
- Superior attention to detail
- Ability to work closely with other team members, and comfort working and solving problems in a fast-paced environment, including escalating to managers as needed
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
EXPERIENCE
- Experience in hospitality, retail, or customer service roles
- Van-driving experience is a plus
- Interest or background in the performing arts is highly encouraged, with work experience and/or studies in the performing arts
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- A valid driver’s license of at least one full year
- Proficiency with Google Suite (Sheets, Docs, shared Drives)
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 pounds
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 164-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 164-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.
Development Intern
OVERVIEW
The Development Intern works as a member of the Fisher Center’s Fundraising Team to assist the organization in meeting its contributed revenue (fundraising) goals. This work is done primarily through cultivation and stewardship activities that support and grow the Fisher Center and Bard Music Festival’s individual giving programs during Bard SummerScape, the most active season for the Fisher Center.
The Development Intern reports to the Associate Director of Development to provide support to the full Development Team. The Development Intern is also in regular contact with the Fisher Center’s Administrative and Executive, Audience & Member Services, and Producing departments, as well as staff of Bard College’s Office of Development and Alumni/ae Affairs, including the Special Events team. This job is ideal for those seeking to learn about arts administration and build skills through a broad range of experiences and relationships.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt (overtime-eligible) position, approximately 30 hours/week, paid at an hourly rate of $15/hr.
While some tasks can be performed remotely, this role will require on-site presence at the Fisher Center for meetings, performances, and events.
The job dates are June 6 – August 20. The start and end dates can be flexible.
Food and lodging will be provided free of charge starting in early June on a case-by-case basis, though air-conditioned housing is not guaranteed. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Assist with special events, including supporting communications, on-site logistics (set-up and breakdown), RSVP tracking and day-of guest management, and other event planning tasks around SummerScape and Bard Music Festival performances
- Help with individual giving-related activities, including staffing dedicated member areas at in-person performances, encouraging visitors to become annual supporters of the Fisher Center or Bard Music Festival, assisting with the distribution of member benefits and items for donor cultivation and stewardship, and serving as an additional point of contact for our current and potential donor base
- Use Tessitura, our customer relationship management software, to look up patron information, generate attendee and development reports, enter research on ticket buyers, and help with any other data-based projects
- Complete data tracking and analysis projects in support of donor prospecting and grant reporting
- Perform office duties such as keeping office inventories, taking notes in meetings, documenting information in Confluence, and supporting official Fisher Center mailings to patrons and the general public alike
- 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
- Basic administrative or customer service work is ideal
- Proficiency with Google Team Drives and Docs and Microsoft Office (specifically, Word and Excel) is preferred
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Strong written and verbal communication skills and superior attention to detail
- Eagerness to learn and speak about Fisher Center programming, Bard College, and the performing arts with a wide range of audience members
- A strong work ethic and the ability to adapt to changing circumstances
- Ease of working both independently and closely with other team members
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Interest or background in the performing arts is highly encouraged
- An undergraduate, pre-professional, or equivalent experience in fundraising and/or administration is preferred but not required
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Combination of office and event work, including sitting, standing, and moving supplies, as well as nighttime and weekend responsibilities
- Direct, face-to-face contact with a large audience and donor population
- Fast-paced, relationship-driven professional environment
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 164-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 164-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
Over eight weeks this summer (June–August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center, while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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 Tuesday, June 6 through Friday, August 11, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15–19/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime. In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, for free via Bard Dining, and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- 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 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 164-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 164-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
Over eight weeks this summer (June–August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center, while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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 23, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15–21/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.
In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, for free via Bard Dining, and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- 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 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 164-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 164-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.
Spiegeltent Host
OVERVIEW
The Host team plays a critical role in the overall guest experience of the SummerScape Spiegeltent, contributing directly to a safe, enjoyable, and unique experience. They must be knowledgeable of SummerScape programming, venue details, and food and beverage menus. Hosts must be able to work calmly and efficiently in a fast-paced dining and cabaret environment—always anticipating, listening, and responding with grace to guests’ needs.
Spiegeltent Hosts report to the Spiegeltent Operations Manager and are supervised by the Cabaret Front of House Supervisor. Hosts interact closely with the catering, box office, security, and production teams.
This is a great opportunity for current or recently graduated students who enjoy customer service work and are seeking to gain experience working in the arts.
This is a seasonal, non-exempt part-time position from approximately mid-June to mid-August 2024, paid hourly at a rate of $15–16/hr, depending on professional experience. Most activity at the Spiegeltent occurs Thursday to Sunday evenings, and open availability is needed during those times. Hosts work 15–25 hours per week at the Spiegeltent, and some opportunity may be available to pick up shifts with other departments within the Fisher Center when the Spiegeltent does not have events.
Campus housing will be provided if needed. Air-conditioned housing is not guaranteed.
Meals are also provided at campus dining facilities, in addition to shift night meals at the Spiegeltent.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Greet guests attending events at the Spiegeltent
- Conduct ticket-taking, wristbanding, and seating of attendees
- Communicate and collaborate effectively with production, security, dining, and box office staff to ensure guests’ needs are met and events take place in a comfortable and safe environment
- Ensure guests with mobility devices and other accessibility needs are appropriately accommodate
- Provide accurate information about the Spiegeltent events, dining menu, SummerScape events, other performance spaces, and the Bard campus upon request
- Ensure adherence to house policies regarding entry, exit, age restriction, photo and video, etc.
- Proactively solve problems with ticketing, dining, and other patron issues; escalating when necessary
- Conduct venue and garden set-up and breakdown, including moving tables and chairs into and out of the venue in a timely manner
- Maintain a clean and presentable garden, entrance, and seating area
- Maintain awareness of patron behavior, anticipate potential problems, and communicate with supervisory Spiegeltent staff and security appropriately
- Attend house staff briefing meetings at the start of each shift
- 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
- This is an entry-level position.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES
- Superior attention to detail
- Must possess a positive work attitude and enjoy interacting with people
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
- Customer service and/or restaurant experience
- Interest in the performing arts
WORKING CONDITIONS
- Ability to stand for extended periods of time and ability to lift at least 50 pounds
- Ability to work late nights and weekend hours
- Comfortable working outdoors
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 164-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 164-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
Over eight weeks this summer (June–August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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 23, 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.
In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, for free via Bard Dining, and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- 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 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
- 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 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 164-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 164-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
Over eight weeks this summer (June–August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center, while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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 August 18, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $15–19/hr, depending on experience. Hours will average 35–40 hours/week, with potential for overtime.
In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, for free via Bard Dining, and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
RESPONSIBILITIES
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- 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 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 164-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 164-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
Over eight weeks this summer (June-August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center, while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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, which includes the theatrical production of Ulysses. 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 Monday, June 3 through Sunday, July 21, 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. In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, for free via Bard Dining and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
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 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 returns
- 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 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 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 164-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 164-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
Over eight weeks this summer (June–August), Bard SummerScape, a multi-arts festival presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, returns with a full season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent, staged for in-person audiences from Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus and its Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center, while adhering to rigorous health and safety protocols.
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. 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 Monday, June 3 through Friday, August 18, 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. In addition, all employees are able to receive three meals a day, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, Monday through Friday, for free via Bard Dining and twice a day, brunch and dinner, Saturdays and Sundays.
This position requires local residence during the dates listed above. Housing is provided as needed and includes a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability.
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 returns
- 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 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 164-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 164-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.