[NEohioPAL] Costume Shop Supervisor Opening at LCCC

[Jeremy Benjamin via NEohioPAL]

*Costume Shop Supervisor*

*Division of Arts & Humanities*

Reporting to the Dean of Arts and Humanities, the Costume Shop Supervisor
is responsible for but not limited to: scheduling costume lab hours for
students enrolled in theatre courses, instructing students in the technical
aspects of costume construction and the proper and safe use of associated
machinery; evaluating students’ work; designing costumes for Theatre
Department productions; producing patterns from costume renderings and
sketches; supervising and/or performing patterning, construction,
assembling and fitting of costumes for theatre departmental productions;
making alterations generated from fittings and dress rehearsals; and
ensuring that costumes maintain their appearance and are appropriately
cleaned after productions on and off campus.

Typical functions and activities include but are not limited to: being
responsible for researching the proper attire for productions to create the
desired look established by the director; providing leadership in
coordinating purchases of all construction materials and/or rentals within
the production budget; creating costumes based on the criteria established
by the production director and ensuring that all costumes are ready in a
timely manner; providing direction for designers on the use of materials,
methods of construction and ensuring that designers remain on time and
within budget for the production; creating and maintaining systems to
ensure the organization of costume vault, processing of clothing donations,
and oversight of rental and billing of costumes to external groups; serving
as the liaison between costumers, staff, directors and actors; being
responsible for coordinating costume changes backstage and providing
assistance to actors in changing costumes during productions; providing
maintenance of the Costume Shop including ensuring necessary supplies are
available and secure and that equipment is in working order; being
responsible for recruiting, scheduling and supervising assistants and/or
volunteers to prepare for productions; providing assistance in the
development of costume budgets and play selections; providing ideas,
drawings and suggestions to production directors as appropriate to ensure
successful productions; supporting other campus offices in matters related
to fabric or textile care and repair, such as commencement robes, Physical
Plant, etc.; interacting with other members of the campus community in
areas of mutual concern; and assuming other duties as assigned by the
Dean. *Job
requires occasional evenings and/or weekend hours.*

*Required Qualifications:* A Bachelor’s degree; at least two years
practical work experience in the design and construction of theatre
costumes including ability to operate a sewing machine and perform basic
sewing, patterning and clothing construction; supervisory experience.

*Preferred Qualifications:*  Theater degree; strong oral and written
communication skills and interpersonal skills; knowledge of, respect for
and skills to engage with (or ability to develop) other cultures or
backgrounds; and valid driver’s license.  Must be able to stand for
prolonged periods, and lift and transport materials weighing up to 40
pounds.

*Minimum Hourly Rate: $21.99*

Qualified applicants interested in this position should complete an online
LCCC Employment Application at www.lorainccc.edu/employment. The complete
application file should include a cover letter and resume, which can be
uploaded to the online application.  Paper application forms and documents
may also be submitted by forwarding materials to The Human Resources
Office, Lorain County Community College, 1005 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, OH
44035. Candidate selected will be subject to appropriate background checks
before hire.



*Applications will be accepted through June 30, 2017.*



Lorain County Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed
to hiring a diverse, top-performing workforce that is energized by the
community college mission and who consistently exceeds expectations. It
does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion,
national origin, ancestry, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or
expression, age or disability.
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