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Job Overview
The University of Cincinnati College Conservatory of Music, CCM, seeks an enthusiastic team player to serve as the Costume Shop Manager. This position joins a team of 2 full time faculty and 2 costume shop staff, and is responsible for leading the costume shop in the areas of acquisitions, budgeting, stock organization, craft projects and rooms, sewing, cutting and patterning. Facilitating the completion of shows on time by maintaining the overall scope of the design. Assist with the design and creation of products. Serve as a technical expert in an area of Theatre. Maintain and supervise theatre lab, and graduate assistants as well as assist with the training of BFA and MFA students.
Essential Functions
- Facilitate the completion of shows by coordinating the show calendar and needs with our labor and financial resources.
- Serve as a technical expert in an area of Theatre. Assist with the design and creation of products.
- Schedule and attend fittings as needed in consultation with faculty and staff.
- Manage show specific purchases, returns, and shipping, including shop Concur paperwork and budget tracking.
- Maintain inventory of shop supplies and ordering as necessary.
- Facilitate offsite pickup and delivery. Coordinate costume donations, rentals, and rehearsal pieces. Oversee the completion of show laundry, dry cleaning, and rental returns.
- Facilitate the maintenance and repair of equipment and establish maintenance procedures. Establish and maintain inventory and records. Schedule use of the lab.
- With faculty consultation, establish and implement safety training procedures on shop equipment, lab spaces, and hazardous materials.
- Facilitate the teaching of students in technical theatre labs in coordination with staff and faculty.
- Define expectations of all costume Graduate Assistants assigned to the shop each semester with regards to work hours, safety protocols, and assigned duties.
- Ensure that the designer’s instructions are followed and that deadlines are met. In consultation with Design Faculty, assist with the resolution of design parameters.
- Assign work, ensure proper workflow of the unit, and act as lead worker.
- Attend at least one dress/tech rehearsal and production meetings for each show. Work some evening and weekend hours in addition to standard shop hours.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff (i.e., hiring/firing, performance evaluations, disciplinary action, approve time off, etc.).
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time.
Required Education
- Bachelor’s Degree
- Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
- Five (5) years of professional experience as a costume shop supervisor.
- Basic computer skills, familiarity with Microsoft Office and financial tracking software.
- Evidence of advanced Sewing/Draping skills.
- Comprehensive understanding of period styles and costume tailoring.
- Evidence of strong organizational, communication, leadership, and planning skills.
- Experience with fast-paced, multi-opening show calendar.
Additional Qualifications Considered
Master’s Degree
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Sitting – Often
- Repetitive hand motion (such as typing) – Often
- Hearing, listening – Often
- Talking – Often
- Standing – Often
- Walking – Often
- Bending – Often
- Stooping – Often
- Climbing stairs/ladders – Seldom
- Kneeling, squatting – Often
- Crouching – Often
- Crawling – Seldom
- Reaching overhead – Seldom
- Pulling, pushing – Seldom
- Lifting – up to 20 pounds – Often
- Lifting – up to 50 pounds – Seldom
- Lifting – over 50 pounds – Seldom
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers a wide array of complementary and affordable benefit options, to meet the financial, educational, health, and wellness needs of you and your family. Eligibility varies by position and FTE.
- Competitive salary range of $55,000 – $65,000 dependent on the candidate’s experience.
- Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision, and prescription coverage.
- Flexible spending accounts and an award-winning employee wellness program, plus an employee assistance program.
- Financial security via our life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
- Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave, annual holidays, and winter season days in addition to paid parental leave.
- Tuition remission is available for employees and their eligible dependents.
- Enjoy discounts for on and off-campus activities and services.
The University of Cincinnati, as a multi-national and culturally diverse university, is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of learning and employment. As part of a complete job application you will be asked to include a Contribution to Diversity and Inclusion statement.
The University of Cincinnati is an Affirmative Action / Equal Opportunity Employer / Minority / Female / Disability / Veteran.
REQ: 92925
Costume Shop Manager, College Conservatory of Music
Date: Jul 7, 2023
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