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Costume Shop Manager
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Lewis University
Romeoville, IL (In Person)
Part-Time
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Job Description
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
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