Available Opportunities
Wardrobe & Costume Coordinator
McKoy Dance Project (MDP) is seeking a skilled and collaborative Wardrobe & Costume Coordinator to provide hands-on wardrobe support for the company’s major productions and assist with the preparation, maintenance, care, and movement of MDP’s growing costume collection.
Working alongside MDP’s Artistic Director, Resident Costume Designer, rehearsal leadership, and production staff, the Coordinator will help ensure costumes are properly prepared, maintained, and performance-ready throughout the season.
This is a project-based position, with work concentrated around designated major productions, including the Collective Voices Dance Festival (CVDF), ECHOES, and other major concerts as determined in advance between the Coordinator and MDP leadership.
Position Details
Department: Artistic & Production
Classification: Independent Contractor (1099)
Compensation: $22.50–$30.00/hour, commensurate with experience
Schedule: Project-based and variable
Location: New York City; in-person work required
Primary Responsibilities
The Wardrobe & Costume Coordinator will primarily support:
- Preparing, steaming, pressing, and organizing costumes for designated productions
- Minor repairs, hemming, tacking, reinforcement, and basic alterations
- On-site wardrobe preparation, dressing support, and emergency costume needs during designated performances
- Laundering and caring for costumes following productions
- Packing, unpacking, and maintaining costume organization
- Retrieving and returning costumes to MDP’s storage facility before and after productions
- Supporting costume transportation to rehearsals when specifically needed
MDP will provide or reimburse transportation required to move company costumes. The Coordinator is not required to provide a personal vehicle.
Resources & Support
MDP is preparing an expanded costume storage space and foundational inventory system for this position. The Coordinator will help maintain and build upon these systems rather than creating the company’s wardrobe infrastructure from scratch.
MDP will also provide access to basic wardrobe equipment, including a garment steamer, iron, sewing machine, basic sewing kit, and general costume maintenance supplies.
For larger productions, MDP may provide volunteers to assist the Coordinator with appropriate non-specialized responsibilities such as costume distribution and collection, packing, backstage organization, and movement of costume materials.
Qualifications
Applicants should have experience in theatrical wardrobe, costumes, dance, fashion, live performance, or a related field, along with working knowledge of garment care and basic sewing and repair techniques.
Strong organization, reliability, attention to detail, and the ability to respond calmly to wardrobe needs in a live performance environment are essential. Experience working with dance or movement-based performance is preferred but not required.
How to Apply
To be considered, please email the following materials to opportunities@mckoydanceproject.org with the subject line “Wardrobe & Costume Coordinator Application – [Your Name]”:
- Current résumé
- Portfolio or website, if available
- A brief introduction describing your interest in the position and relevant wardrobe or costume experience
Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis until the position is filled.
Selected applicants will be contacted to schedule a conversation with MDP.
View the Full Wardrobe & Costume Coordinator Role Description
McKoy Dance Project is committed to creating equitable opportunities within the arts and welcomes applicants from historically underrepresented communities. We value a range of professional, educational, and lived experiences and encourage applicants who meet the core requirements of the position to apply.
