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Costume Shop Intern

CompanyBerklee College of Music
LocationBoston
Work ModeOn Site
PostedAugust 11, 2026
Internship Information
Core Responsibilities
The intern will assist with daily costume shop operations, including fittings, alterations, and the organization of costume pieces for various productions. They will also support facility maintenance and administrative tasks while learning professional stage costuming techniques.
Internship Type
part time
Company Size
51
Visa Sponsorship
No
Language
English
Working Hours
40 hours
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About The Company
Berklee’s campus in Valencia is the first international campus established by the renowned Berklee College of Music - and its first campus outside of Boston. Located in the iconic City of Arts and Sciences in Valencia, Spain, the magnificent 3,600 square meter campus has been designed specifically for music and is equipped with state-of-the art technology. Berklee’s Valencia campus aims to provide a hub to launch the careers across the globe for the most musically talented international students. Offering a unique curriculum, as well as an International Career Center to assist students in their transition from student to music professional, the campus presented Berklee College of Music’s first graduate master’s degree programs in contemporary music (Scoring for Film, Television and Video Games; Contemporary Performance (Production Concentration); and Global Entertainment and Music Business) in September 2012, and launched a fourth new graduate program: Music Production, Technology, and Innovation in September 2013. In addition, Berklee’s campus in Valencia offers the First Year Abroad and the Study Abroad programs for Berklee students from Boston to study for one or two terms at Valencia, Summer and Special Programs, as well as a new way for musicians around the world to join the global music community – as performers, as practitioners, and as leaders. Berklee is the preeminent institute of contemporary music and the performing arts, offering undergraduate, graduate degree programs and other capacity building programs at its campuses in Boston, Massachusetts, New York, New York, and Valencia, Spain, through its award-winning distance learning program, Berklee Online and the Berklee Abu Dhabi Center in the UAE. Dedicated to nurturing the creative and career potential of the world’s most inspired artists, Berklee’s commitment to arts education is reflected in the work of its students, faculty, and alumni—hundreds of whom have been recognized with Grammy, To
About the Role

Job Description:

The Costume Shop Intern will learn about the functions of an educational Costume Shop, from our interactions with designers, directors, performers, and choreographers, to costume builds and alterations. Internships are tailored to the skills and interests of the individual student. Interns assist with day-to-day needs of the costume shop, learning through hands-on experience (sewing, crafting, and more) in a fast-paced environment- Musicals, Concert Dance, Drama/Comedy, and Opera are all worked on at Boston Conservatory at Berklee. Specifi c skills for stage costuming are practiced, including sewing stretch fabrics for dance pieces, how to rig a costume for a quick change, and how to make a costume easily alterable for many wearers. Tracking, labeling, sorting, and recording all costume items are the foundation of our work. Will train on industrial machines.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: 

● Assist with costume fittings as needed 

● Assist with organization of costume pieces for theater, dance, and opera productions 

● Assist with labeling of costume pieces 

● Assist with alterations from fittings 

● Assist with costume crafts as needed 

● Assist with small builds as needed 

● Assist with maintenance and upkeep of all costume facilities 

● Assist with setup and teardown of fitting areas as needed 

● Assist with administrative duties as needed 

MINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS: 

● High school diploma 

● Experience in Costume, Fashion, Technical Theater, or related fields 

● Strong interest in stage costuming 

● Basic foundation in garment construction 

● Proficient in operating a sewing machine 

WORK ENVIRONMENT: 

● Indoor environments, some with low light: costume shop, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms, laundry room. 

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC: 

● Must be able to lift up to 35 pounds and climb ladders up to 12ft 

● Seated and standing positions, crouching, kneeling 

Pay Rate: $18/hour

This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.

 

Diversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee: 

We support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.  Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.

As part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and/or to receive other benefits and privileges of employment, please contact the Human Resources Team at hroperations@Berklee.edu or call 617-747-2375.

*Currently enrolled Berklee students are not permitted to apply for staff or faculty positions.*

Employee Type:

Casual
Key Skills
SewingGarment constructionCostume fittingCraftingIndustrial sewing machinesCostume maintenanceOrganizationLabelingTechnical theaterStage costuming
Categories
Creative & MediaArt & DesignEducationAdministrative