Job Details
Job Location
Leisure Center – Northbrook, IL
Position Type
Part Time – Seasonal
Salary Range
$15.00
Travel Percentage
None
Job Category
Performing Arts
Description
This is a part-time, non-exempt 8-week seasonal position working a minimum of 15 hours per week.
The Costume Stitcher/Wardrobe is responsible for assisting the Costume Designer and Costume Coordinator with the execution of all costumes for all Theatrical productions including: NTCC, NTYA, Summer Drama Workshops, Bright Star Theatre, NTCM and NTJC. Demonstrates commitment to the Mission, Vision and Guiding Principles of the District.
Essential Job Functions
• Assists with costume construction for productions
• Assists with actor fittings and measurements
• Assist and execute strike plans
• Clean, iron or other preparations of costumes and accessories
• Assists with stitching and crafts for all productions
• May work backstage during tech/dress rehearsals to assist the actors with costumes and coordinate quick changes and ensures all costume pieces are returned and prepped for the next performance
• Actively supervises children backstage and in the green room during rehearsals and productions.
• Makes any necessary repairs to costumes during the run of the show and informs the Costume Coordinator of any alterations or concerns.
• Creates labeling for costumes and accessories
• Assists with the daily maintenance of the costume shop and costume storage
Other job functions:
• Communicates any scheduling conflicts to the Costume Coordinator so that all rehearsal and performance duties will be covered.
• Performs all job tasks in a safe manner according to the established procedures and guidelines set forth in the Park District’s personnel and safety manuals.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties listed above.
Starting Rate is $15.00/hour+ depending on qualifications.
Qualifications
Knowledge required:
• Plan, cut, sew and pattern costumes
• Organization of costume and accessory storage
• Organization and planning of costume changes during performance
• Alteration and repair of costumes
• Costume design techniques
Ability/skills required
• Work independently and efficiently
• Must work well with youth, professional and community actors
• Establish and maintain effective and productive working relationships with all members of the production team
• Strong organizational skills
• Maintain satisfactory working relationship with Park District personnel and the general public
Necessary Special Requirements:
• Evidence of professional costume and wardrobe experience
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Work is performed indoors.
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to sit and talk or hear; use hands and fingers to handle, feel, or operate objects, tools, or controls and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee is occasionally required to walk; stand; climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and smell.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.