Costumes Apprentice

Costumes Apprentice 

Description 

Job Title: Costumes Apprentice 

Department: Costumes 

Reports To: Costume Shop Director 

FLSA Status: Non-exempt, Full-Time, Seasonal  

Pay Tier: 1 

Compensation: $15/hour  

Desired Start Date: September 2025 

Summary: 

Trinity Repertory Company’s apprenticeship program offers intensive professional training at a Tony Award-winning regional theater. Apprentices are an integral part of our theater company and serve alongside our staff in artistic, administrative, and production-based departments.  

The apprentice program is looking for artists and professionals ages 21 and up who are hoping to launch careers in theater. Apprentices will learn on the job for approximately 35 weeks.   

To be considered for an apprenticeship, you must complete the online application in Paylocity.  You will need to upload the following documents: 

Professional Resume 

Cover Letter 

Applications without these attachments will not be considered. Select departments may request additional materials including references, portfolios, or writing samples. 

Details and Benefits:  

Housing accommodations (this is a taxable benefit)  

Paid time off including floating holidays, personal days, sick time, and 5 days of vacation 

Furnished housing with utilities provided (heat, electricity, water, & Wi-Fi)  

Parking (at the house and theater)  

$15/hour  

Additional Benefits:  

Complimentary tickets to all productions 

Invitation to opening night performances and reception  

Monthly professional development and seminar series  

Eligible for Trinity Rep health insurance – employee contribution is $15/week, subject to change as of July 1, 2025  

Staff discount on Trinity Rep concessions and merchandise  

Opportunity to take free acting classes  

Strong community of staff and former interns/apprentices 

Apprentices may be able to work in other positions at the theater during their contracted 35 weeks. Overtime may be required on occasion and will be compensated at time and a half. Depending on their schedule, apprentices may be able to take additional work outside the theater as long as it does not interfere with their hours at Trinity Rep. 

The application deadline is April 1, 2025. 

Job Description: 

The Costumes Apprentice works as a full-time member of the costume department. The apprentice will switch off from either working in the costume shop, building and altering costumes, or working backstage on show call as a wardrobe assistant. This apprentice has the opportunity to build a piece from muslin all the way to a finished garment. They will also learn more about alterations, finishing work, wig maintenance, and crafts with flexibility to learn other specialized areas of interest. This apprentice learn the skills to organize and run a show from backstage; choreographing quick changes, formatting wardrobe paperwork, and doing practical laundry and costume prep/maintenance. This program requires a collaborative attitude, willingness to learn and a positive outlook. Sense of humor is a plus! 

Learning Objective 

The main objective of this program is to teach apprentices with hands-on experiences in a safe working environment. The apprentice will be involved in every facet of theatrical costuming. It is an opportunity to see how each production has different costuming needs, how different designers and shop staff approach solutions while collaborating with multiple departments, designers and actors. 

Qualifications: 

21+ years of age 

Basic familiarity with costume shop/laundry equipment and concepts 

Physical Demands: 

Comfortable working at heights up to 25 feet 

Ability to lift 25 lbs 

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

The noise level in the work environment ranges from low to high. 

Trinity Rep is a collaborative work environment, and employees are expected to be open and willing to collaborate across departments and teams. 

This position requires work on mornings, nights, weekends, and holidays. 

This position does not require travel. 

Trinity Repertory Company is an equal opportunity employer dedicated to building a culturally diverse, equitable, and anti-racist environment. For information about Trinity Rep’s commitment to antiracism, please visit trinityrep.com/antiracism.