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Trinity College (Connecticut)

Costume Shop Manager

Trinity College (Connecticut), Hartford, Connecticut, us, 06112


Posting Details

Position Information

TitleCostume Shop Manager

DepartmentAAC Performing Arts

Regular or TemporaryRegular

Hours Per Week40

FLSA DeterminationExempt

Weeks Per Year

44

Open Date09/09/2024

Open Until FilledYes

Full or Part TimeFull Time

Position Summary

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our studentbody. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90percent 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, thecollege maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverseco-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomicallydiverse capital city to be among Trinity's most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strongconnections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizationsthroughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urbansetting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who leadtransformative lives.

Trinity College's Austin Arts Center seeks a performing arts Costume Shop Managerto coordinate and execute all areas of costume shop management, including costumeconstruction and shop maintenance, in support of the productions undertaken byTrinity College's Music and Theater/Dance Departments and Austin Arts Center'sguest 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 theCollege's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtfulintegration of these values is instrumental to the positive and effective education of theCollege's students.

Qualifications

MFA in costume design discipline (preferred), BA (required) with minimum three yearsprofessional experience in costume shop management, design, and construction (orcomparable experience).

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3references.

Posting NumberS01000

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