Hair and Makeup Crew

This summer (June-August 2025), Bard SummerScape returns with a vibrant season of dance, theater, opera, music, and the beloved Spiegeltent. Presented by the Fisher Center at Bard, this celebrated multi-arts festival takes place in person on Bard’s idyllic 1,000-acre campus, featuring performances in the stunning Frank Gehry-designed performing arts center.

The Hair and Makeup (H+MU) Crew will support the execution of hair and makeup elements and needs for the SummerScape Opera production. They will report to the Hair and Makeup Supervisor and work closely with the designers.

This is a seasonal position from July 1 through August 8, non-exempt (overtime eligible), paid hourly at a rate range of $20-22/hr depending on experience. Hours will average 35-40 hours/week, with the potential for overtime.

Local residence is required during the dates listed above; campus housing will be provided free of charge if needed, including a single bedroom and shared amenities based on availability. Employees will have access to three (3) meals per weekday and two (2) meals per weekend day on campus during the residency period. Should campus dining agreements or options change from the time of the agreement, an equivalent per diem will be provided. PLEASE NOTE: Room and board may differ for current Bard College students.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistance in makeup + hair styling
• Teaching performers how to do their makeup, leading makeup tutorials
• Assist in the care, styling, and upkeep of wigs and hair for the run of the production
• Show tracking, set up makeup stations, and assist in quick changes
• Ensure that the H+MU operations of technical rehearsals and performances run smoothly
• Ensure that BIPOC performers are provided with the necessary and appropriate hair and makeup support
• Commit to anti-racism and inclusivity at the Fisher Center, including participating in trainings, supporting collaboration in diversity, equity, and inclusion, and furthering your own independent journey with anti-racism
• Contribute in meaningful ways to the organizational culture

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.

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. Bard is committed to enriching culture, public life, and democratic discourse by training tomorrow’s thought leaders.

REQUIREMENTS

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EXPERIENCE

• At least two years of experience in theatrical, opera, and/or film/television wigs and makeup, including on a H+MU run crew
• Experience with styling BIPOC performer hair and makeup

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of and experience in wig-making, styling, and maintenance
• Familiarity with a variety of period styles
• Proficiency in the proper care and maintenance of BIPOC hair, as well as makeup techniques and applications for BIPOC skin tones
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Excellent organizational skills with keen attention to detail
• Maintaining calm, professionalism, and etiquette while assisting performers in preparations and quick changes.
• This position requires flexible work hours and evenings/days reflective of the dynamic schedule of a performing arts festival.
• Ability to be collaborative, self-motivated, and bring a positive, can-do attitude!

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Lifting, pushing, and packing materials up to 30 lbs.
• Extended periods of standing and sitting, climbing stairs.
• Frequently works in dimly lit spaces assisting with quick changes.
• May handle dyes, natural and synthetic fibers, and materials including but not limited to hair, feathers, powders, and more.

For any access-related requests, questions, or issues with the application form, please contact fcjobs@bard.edu.

Bard College is an equal opportunity employer and we welcome applications from those who contribute to our diversity.