Costume Shop Manager
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Posting Details Position Information Title Costume Shop Manager Department AAC Performing Arts Regular or Temporary Regular Hours Per Week 40 FLSA Determination Exempt Weeks Per Year 44 Open Date 09/09/2024 Open Until Filled Yes Full or Part Time Full Time Position Summary Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21 percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90 percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent, nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut. With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically diverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity College's Austin Arts Center seeks a performing arts Costume Shop Manager to coordinate and execute all areas of costume shop management, including costume construction and shop maintenance, in support of the productions undertaken by Trinity College's Music and Theater/Dance Departments and Austin Arts Center's guest artist programming. Reporting to the Production Manager, the Costume Shop Manager oversees all aspects of costume fittings, construction and procurement; equipment and inventory maintenance; and serves as Wardrobe supervisor for each production. The Costume Shop Manager also trains, supervises, and consults students involved in costume design, construction, wardrobe management, and teaches a course in Costume Design/Construction biennially. In addition to collaborating with guest costume designers to bring designs to fruition, the Costume Shop Manager can be contracted for additional design work on individual productions when mutually agreed upon. This position performs all duties in full support of the College's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful integration of these values is instrumental to the positive and effective education of the College's students. Qualifications MFA in costume design discipline (preferred), BA (required) with minimum three years professional experience in costume shop management, design, and construction (or comparable experience). Special Instructions to Applicants All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3 references. Posting Number S01000 Quick Link