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Virginia Commonwealth University
VCUarts Costume Coordinator - VCUarts Department of Theatre and Dance
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What they do
A Costume or Wardrobe Attendant assists with costumes used in musical or theatre performances. Assists with fitting costumes, and assists performers with costume changes during a show. Maintains costume collections for a theatre or show.
$53,996 / year median in Virginia
+8% projected growth
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VCUarts Costume Coordinator - VCUarts Department of Theatre and Dance 45002390 907 Floyd Avenue, VCU Main Campus, Virginia, United States, 23284 Museums and Fine Arts Hourly/Wage School Of The Arts MBU Add to favorites View favorites VCUarts Costume Coordinator - Department of Theatre School of the
Arts Purpose:
To assist with the general upkeep of the costume shop, daily operations and support of VCU Theatre Productions. Will keep a set schedule of about 20 to 29 hrs a week in the Theatre Department Costume Shop, W.E. Singleton Center for the Performing Arts, 922 Park Ave. Description of Duties and responsibilities- Assist with general upkeep and cleanliness of the costume shop
- Assist with enforcing safety compliance protocols for equipment and materials in the costume shop
- Restocking and gaining familiarity with costume stock, including maintaining the cleanliness of the costume stock
- Facilitating rentals of costume stock and tracking those rentals
- Assisting the costume shop manager with any tasks needed
- Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds
- Assist with the mentorship of students in the costume shop
- Supporting VCU Theatre productions by collaborating with faculty designers, students, shop managers and technical staff to construct, alter, and fit garments for theatre productions Qualifications
- Strong organizational skills
- Reliable, responsible and timely
- Self motivated worker
- Demonstrated experience working in and fostering an environment of respect, professionalism and civility with a population of faculty, staff, and students from various backgrounds and experiences, or a commitment to do so as a staff member at VCU.