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**Who We Are**:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.
The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.
**Why You Should Apply**:

- Creative work environment
- Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
- Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
- Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
- Being a part of the magic of live theatre

**Responsibilities**:

- Complete tasks related to the construction and alteration of costume pieces in a timely and efficient manner, with proficiency and accuracy.
- Follow instruction from supervisors on construction methods and stitching techniques.
- Participate in regular shop maintenance tasks and report necessary repairs to a supervisor.
- Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
- Foster a caring and inclusive work environment consistent with all Stratford Festival policies on equity, diversity, and inclusion.
- Other wardrobe duties as assigned.

**Qualifications**:

- Experience with modern and period costume construction, tailoring techniques, and fabric manipulation techniques.
- Ability to execute assigned tasks independently and to follow step-by-step instructions.
- Ability to take precise and detailed notes and ask pertinent questions.
- Willingness to take direction, adopt new techniques and methods, and learn new skills.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills and an ability to work effectively as a member of a team.
- Working knowledge of costume history, têxtiles and the theatre production process is an asset.

This Seasonal position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin January 2025.

**Job Type**: Seasonal Contract
This posting closes at 5:00pm on December 15, 2024.
**Shared Values**:

- Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
- Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
- Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution
- Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others
- Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive

**Who Should Apply**:
If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.