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.

First Hands are part of the costume shop team in the Production Department and will support the execution of costuming elements and needs for the SummerScape Opera. First Hands assist in the pattern creation and construction of specific costumes as designed by the Costume Designer. They report to the Costume Supervisor and work closely with other production team members and costume designers.

This is a seasonal position from Tuesday, June 6 - Friday, August 11, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $16 - 19/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with potential for overtime. 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.