Makeup Coordinator

QT/BIPoC applicants and applicants with disabilities prioritized.

Bare Bones Productions is seeking to hire a Makeup Coordinatorfor the 2025 Halloween Extravaganza who will work individually and collaboratively with Bare Bones Producer(s), Co-Directors, artistic/production staff, and community members through August, September, October, and November 2025. The Makeup Coordinator will work with these communities to create a public performance/ritual related to grief, death, ancestors, loss, and remembering, to be performed over 4 nights.

Performances will be located in Powderhorn Park at 3400 15th Avenue South.

• Experience and excellent skills in the area of theatrical make-up
• High level of comfort with use and application of theatrical make-up in outdoor/makeshift environment
• Experience collaborating with a wide variety of community members, including folks of various ages, races, cultures, genders, family structures, abilities, spiritual beliefs, and who speak a variety of languages
• Willingness to learn, self-reflect, and grow in the areas of equity, inclusion, and anti-bias
• Adaptability, flexibility, and strong time management skills
• High standard of organizational and communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure, and a sharp eye for detail
• Problem-solving skills, ability to think on one’s feet
• Negotiation skills, confidence and decision-making abilities

• Rehearsals, and additional meetings as scheduled by the Co-Directors, Production Team, per protocols developed at Bare Bones Buildup 2025
• Four performances, to be held on October 31, November 1, 2, and 3, 2025. The rain date will be November 4, if a performance is canceled due to the weather
• Four educational workshops provided to the community by Bare Bones Board
• Purchase and source make-up as directed by Co-Producers
• Collaborate with Directors and Artistic staff to develop make-up protocols, preferences and examples for performers. Protocols will include explicit directions on applying make-up in a manner that is not appropriative or racist
• Explain make-up protocols to all performers applying make-up, and create visual reminder(s) to post in the make-up area during dress rehearsal and performances. Ensure protocols are followed by all performers who apply make-up
• Create make-up station (chairs, tables, mirrors etc.) to be set up and taken down during dress rehearsal and performances, and that can accommodate the needs of a variety of performers
• Set up, take down, and store these elements and the make-up in a timely manner the nights of the dress rehearsal and performances
• Participate in 4 educational workshops provided to the community by Barebones
• Prioritize the physical and emotional safety of every participant
• Participate in digital communication (email, text, phone) promptly
• Participate in a variety of clean-up activities and final wrap-up survey after November 4, 2025
• As this is a temporary, independent contractor position, candidates are required to have access to materials and technologies necessary for the job

Location Twin Cities Metro, Minnesota

Type Independent contractor, temporary

Category Art and Art Admin

Apply By September 7, 2025

Job Dates September 1 to November 15, 2025

Compensation

• $150
• Snacks or Meals at most meetings, builds, rehearsals
• Access to request small funds for basic needs if needed to fully participate in Bare Bones duties

The Bare Bones Board/Hiring Committee wishes that we could pay more. We recognize compensation is more like symbolic appreciation rather than a livable wage. This show would not be possible without many people's in-kind donations (love hours).

• Please send a resume and cover letter to (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). by September 7, 2025. Any applications sent over social media or via other methods will not be reviewed.
• This year, as we have for at least 7 years, we aim to hire at least 50% QT/BIPoC artists and artists with disabilities, especially in positions of leadership. Please tell us in your cover letter how you connect to this goal.

Please Note:

this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.