Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Designer (9- month position)

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OFFICIAL TITLE: Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Supervisor (9-month position)

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department

General Statement of Duties: The Theatre Costume Supervisor will supervise the costume shop in the theatre area of the Visual and Performing Arts Department and/or mentor student designers for VPA Theatre area productions. This is a 9-month position with a 12-week non-service period from May through August.

Responsibilities:

1. (E) Build and/or purchase costumes and accessories for theatre productions.
2. (E) Mentor, advises costume emphatic students in costume design/crafts assignments on main stage and capstone projects.
3. (E) Oversee the execution of the costumes and accessories.
4. (E) Supervise students, work study students and over-hire workers when needed
5. (E) Maintains above items and has equipment serviced as needed
6. (E) Maintains an open but efficient, collaborative atmosphere for a diverse group of stakeholders
7. (E) Drapes, pattern drafts, cuts, designs makeup and hair, and teaches said skills to emphatic students.
8. (E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
9. (E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
10. (E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
11. Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

• Strong costume shop skills, including research, conceptualization, sketching and rendering.
• Good collaborative skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours. Occasional nights and weekends may be required based on the department's production calendar.

Additional Information: This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. This is a 9-month position with a 12-week non-service period from May-August. The firm annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.

Application Instructions: Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting www.worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references.