Production Wardrobe Assistant (Volunteer) – Costume / Backstage / Theater / Dance

Production Wardrobe Assistant (Volunteer) – Costume / Backstage / Theater / Dance

Ajkun Ballet Theatre | New York, NY (In-Person)

Category: Arts | Theater | Dance | Fashion | Costume Design

Overview

Ajkun Ballet Theatre is seeking Production Wardrobe Assistants (Volunteer) to support costume, wardrobe, and backstage theater production during rehearsals and live ballet performances.

Ideal for candidates interested in costume design, fashion, wardrobe, theater production, backstage work, live performance, dance production, and styling.

Key Responsibilities

• Costume load-in / load-out / wardrobe setup
• Steaming, ironing, presetting costumes backstage
• Quick changes (fast-paced backstage performance environment)
• Sewing, costume repair, alterations (minor)
• Wardrobe organization, costume tracking, labeling, inventory
• Dressing dancers, costume fitting, styling, adjustments
• Supporting stage management, backstage coordination, production workflow

Costume Design, Wardrobe Assistant, Wardrobe Crew, Theater Production, Backstage, Fashion, Sewing, Costume Repair, Styling, Dance, Ballet, Performing Arts, Live Performance, Production Assistant, Stage Crew, Quick Changes, Costume Maintenance, Garment Care, NYC Arts, Fashion Internship, Theater Volunteer

Who Should Apply

• Students (fashion, costume design, theater, dance, performing arts)
• Entry-level candidates seeking backstage or wardrobe experience
• Career changers exploring fashion or theater production

What You Gain

• Hands-on backstage theater and ballet production experience
• Portfolio-building (costume + wardrobe work)
• Resume credit in NYC performing arts
• Industry exposure and networking

Requirements

• Reliability and ability to work evenings/weekends
• Interest in costume, fashion, wardrobe, theater, or dance
• Basic sewing skills preferred

Apply

Submit a short statement of interest + availability.