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Northfield Mount Hermon School, an independent co-educational boarding school in Western Massachusetts, seeks an energetic individual to serve as the Costume Designer for the Performing Arts department, collaborating with students and fellow teaching artists to produce a full season of dance, music, and theater events. This position begins in August for the 2026-2027 academic year. 

Northfield Mount Hermon has a state-of-the-art facility that includes a 220-seat End-Stage theater, a 90-seat studio theater, a 250-seat concert hall, and large scene and costume shops. The Costume Designer is responsible for the costuming of all productions.

The successful applicant will have a bachelor’s degree or higher in Theater Arts, Theatrical Costume Design, or a related discipline, with experience in the professional theater industry. Skills needed include sewing, fabric dying, costume construction, and alterations. The position also involves managing a team of students as part of the school’s work program. Experience as a teacher at a secondary level is preferred. 

Candidates should have an interest in making a positive impact on the lives of adolescents. They will demonstrate experience in equity and inclusion work that promotes a diverse community environment and a clear understanding of anti-bias education.

The stipend for this position is $23,000.

Applicants should send a cover letter, resume, transcripts, and two letters of reference to:

Office of the Assistant Head of School for Academic Programs/Dean of Faculty
Northfield Mount Hermon
One Lamplighter Way, Mount Hermon, MA  01354
Phone: (413) 498-3432
Faculty_Recruitment@nmhschool.org

**Screening will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.**
Northfield Mount Hermon School is an Equal Opportunity Employer

About Northfield Mount Hermon

Northfield Mount Hermon is a private, coeducational, boarding school that provides an advanced educational experience that empowers students to learn as they discover and follow their passions. Here, students find their purpose as part of an inclusive, diverse community that deepens their intellect, expands their compassion, and believes in their potential to become leaders who make the world a more equitable and just place.

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