Costume Shop Assistant Position Available In Cortland, New York

Costume Shop Assistant 4.3 4.3 out of 5 stars Cortland, NY The Costume Shop Assistant is responsible for the overall operation of the costume shop, ensuring the efficient construction, maintenance, and storage of costumes for departmental productions. What makes SUNY Cortland a great place to work? Our positions provide predictable salary progressions, and many offer permanency. Generous benefits include health, dental, and vision insurance, various retirement program options, paid family leave and/or parental leaves, flexible spending and dependent care accounts, long term disability and tuition reimbursement. SUNY Cortland prioritizes work-life balance and well-being in all forms. The university’s state-of-the-art Student Life Center is free for employees to use, with membership options for families. SUNY Cortland’s Child Care Center welcomes the children of employees and community members, as space allows. Alternate work schedules are available with a supervisor’s approval. Professional development opportunities exist through training, continuing education programs, tuition reimbursement and conference travel, based on funding. Cortland County and surrounding areas offer easy access to arts, entertainment, outdoor recreation and much more. Experience Cortland dives deep into the region’s offerings Major Responsibilities Shop operations: Oversee daily fitting schedules, shop supply budgeting, and supply management.

Costume construction and operation:

Collaborate with the costume designer on costume construction, pulling, alteration, and fitting of all costume pieces. Assign tasks for work-study students and student wardrobe crews.

Fitting and wardrobe:

Schedule fittings, ensure proper costume storage and maintenance. Attend dress rehearsals, oversee wardrobe crews during production runs, responsible for cleaning and repairing costumes while play/musical is in production, striking all costumes when the production closes, restoring them to their proper storage area and returning rentals. Functional and Supervisory Relationships Required Qualifications Proven experience in costume construction with strong design interpretation skills. Strong organizational skills. Working knowledge of costume history, materials, and construction techniques. Preferred Qualifications Knowledge, Skills & Abilities About the University A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields. EEO Statement The State University of New York at Cortland is an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity/Americans with Disabilities Act (AA/EEO/ADA) employer. The university actively seeks applications from women, veterans, individuals with a disability, members of underrepresented groups or anyone that would enrich the diversity of the university. Job Close Date