Costume Shop Manager

Lewis University

Romeoville, IL

JOB DETAILS
SALARY
SKILLS
Budget Management, Budgeting, Calendar Management, Communication Skills, Construction, Construction Planning, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Higher Education, Inventory Management, Leadership, Maintenance Services, Mentoring, Music, Organizational Skills, Pattern Making, Retail Management, Schedule Development, Team Player, Theater, Time Management, Training/Teaching
LOCATION
Romeoville, IL
POSTED
30+ days ago

PAF/Position Details

Position Details

Position Title Costume Shop Manager Position Status Part-Time

Budget Summary

Base Pay 25.00 / hour

Position Summary Information

Job Description Summary

The Theatre Department at Lewis University produces three plays and a musical during the course of the academic year. The Costume Shop Manager will work with the faculty costume designer and other faculty members and participate in the pulling, shopping, and construction of costumes for department productions. The Costume Shop Manager will train and supervise students to work in the costume shop. Additional duties include maintenance of inventory, equipment, schedules, calendars, and budgets. The Costume Shop Manager may also expect to assist in or teach a basic costume course for undergraduate students.

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Responsibilities

Responsible to model the University Mission through dedicated job performance, service excellence to constituencies, respectful collaboration and active support of the University's Mission in Catholic and Lasallian higher education.

Maintenance of costume shop, costume inventory, and equipment. Able to meet deadlines, manage budget and schedules. Assist Costume Designer in taking measurements, conducting fittings, and constructing costumes. Plan the construction time and oversee and participate in the actual construction of costumes for each production. Supervise and mentor work study students assigned to the costume shop. Oversee and assist Costume Designer during dress rehearsals.. Supervise costume strike including laundering costumes, restocking accessories, and returning costumes to storage.

Minimum Qualifications

BFA in costume technology or design. Minimum one year experience in professional live entertainment (e.g. regional theatre, cruise lines, etc.). Consideration will be given to an equivalent combination of related education and required work experience. Minimum one year experience in costume shop management or equivalent management experience. Knowledge of pattern making, cutting, draping, fabric modification, crafts, stitching and altering. Ability to supervise and mentor multiple individuals at a time, including work study students. Excellent communication and collaborative skills with students and colleagues. Excellent organizational and time management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

MFA in costume design or technology. Two to five years of leadership/supervisory work in a costume shop. Computer skills including Microsoft Office and Google Docs.

Essential Duties Work hours

evenings and weekends

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number S01674 Posting Date Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions Summary

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  • Cover Letter
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