Costume Shop Manager

Temple University's Center for Performing & Cinematic Arts is searching for a Costume Shop Manager.

Job Summary:

The Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts (CPCA) Costume Shop Manager, under the direction of the Director of CPCA Production and Theater Department Chair, is responsible for the supervision/management of all costume work completed in the CPCA Costume Shops, along with oversight of all costume staff duties, and student workers that support CPCA Theater and Opera production costumes. Provides leadership, and management of all CPCA production costuming and must provide clear strategies in costume planning and implementation while working directly with Theater and Opera to ensure their costuming vision and needs are met at the highest quality possible for all performances. In addition, the Costume Shop areas (Tomlinson and Mitten Shops) serve as key educational environments for students. The Costume Shop Manager provides pedagogical costume practice through mentoring and training for all assigned students working in the costume shops and running crews for the CPCA Theater/Opera productions to give students hands-on costuming skills and experiences. Oversees and manages all assigned costume purchases, rental and construction needs of all costumes for CPCA Theater and Opera productions. Performs other duties as assigned.

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Required Education & Experience:

B.A. or B.F.A. in Theater with at least three years of direct management of a costume shop environment. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Excellent interpersonal, communication and customer service skills along with the ability to interact collegially with a diverse group of students, faculty, staff various vendors, and various areas within the Temple University community.
• Strong leadership skills that promote/support faculty, staff, students, theater, and vocal arts in all costuming endeavors.
• Demonstrated ability to train, mentor and oversee undergraduate and graduate students in costuming skills and ensure a positive experience that will support theater and opera productions.
• Demonstrated ability to oversee/manage costume staff, student workers and ensure all CPCA costume needs are met at a high level utilizing existing resources.
• Demonstrated ability to manage both costume shops (Mitten and Tomlinson) and utilize these spaces for costuming and instruction.
• Must be highly organized with effective time management, strategic planning, and implementation skills for all aspects of CPCA costuming needs.
• Demonstrated ability to set, execute and reconcile assigned CPCA costume budget.
• Demonstrated ability to manage costume team computers and update programs related to costume design
• Demonstrated ability to manage student workers schedules, hours, and assignments.
• Ability to work evenings and weekends on a regular basis.

Preferred:

MFA with costume shop management experience.

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