COSTUME SHOP MANAGER
Weekly salary- $700-$775 DOE

Seeking a costume shop manager for the 2024 season.

Candidate must have good communication skills Good organizational skills Be good at time management Have strong sewing skills Have knowledge of 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 mmartineau.tbts@gmail.com. Please put COSTUME SHOP MANAGER in the subject line.

Job runs approx. end of April until September 29, 2024