Costume Shop Manager

Bill Hanney's Theatre by the Sea
Wakefield, RI
US

Job Details

DESCRIPTION

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER

Seeking a costume shop manager for the 2024 season at Theatre by the Sea in Matunuck RI.

Candidate must have good communication skills Good organizational skills Be good at time management Have strong sewing skills Have knowledge how to fit garments Have a knowledge of a variety of sewing machines

Responsibilities:

Read scripts and meet with directors
Organize costume packages in preparation for fittings
Schedule fittings with stage management
Conduct fittings
Instruct stitchers in alterations
Load costumes into theatre
Be present at all techs- get notes from directors, choreographers
Manage completion of notes during tech
Make purchases for show and shop needs
Keep to a budget and organize purchase receipts and returns
Manage a costume shop with a staff of stitchers and fitters
Get shop ready to open before season and get shop ready to close at end of season

Having a car is helpful as you will need to travel between the costume shop and theatre at times.

It is the employment policy of Theatre by the Sea that all employees must be fully vaccinated and boosted against Covid-19 prior to arrival. Proof of vaccine required, a copy made and will be kept in a secure and confidential file.

Theatre by the Sea is an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages a diverse workforce. All gender identities and members of the BIPOC, AAPI and LGBTQ+ communities are strongly encouraged to apply. Please send resume, cover letter and 3 references to [email protected]. Please put Costume Shop Manager in the subject line.

Job runs approx. May 1 until September 29, 2024

DURATION

May 1, 2024 - Sep 29, 2024

SALARY

$700.00 – $775.00 per week

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