Costume Shop Manager
* Position(s): 1
* Dates: Arrive: Mon May 18, Start: Tues May 19, Last Day: Mon Aug 24, Depart: Tues Aug 25
* Pay: $1,000.00 a week, exempt salaried position
* Housing: Shared housing, fully furnished, collegiate style with a private. Weekly Housing fee of $100.00
* Travel: Not provided
* Location: Brunswick, ME

Primary Responsibilities
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):
* Direct Supervisor: Director of Production
* Supervise a staff of 5
* Have good knowledge of all the shows in the season
* Organize and oversee costume builds and fitting schedules
* Work with the costume designer, stage management, and each production+rsquo;s creative team with the coordinating, scheduling, and execution of costume needs for each production
* Maintain and track the costume budget which includes material purchases and labor
* Coordinate with costume rental houses
* Maintain inventory
* Attend all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as scheduled
* Work with the wardrobe department organizing and maintaining costumes during the run of shows and assist with the running of shows on an as needed basis
* Attend all production meetings
* Participate in MSMT events as needed and required
* Adhere to the MSMT Safety protocols and all other applicable MSMT policies + procedures
* Drive MSMT vehicles and box trucks
* Promote a collaborative, inclusive, positive and respectful working environment
* Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Qualifications
* Superior knowledge and experience of costume construction and alteration techniques such as machine and hand sewing, draping, millinery, tailoring, pattern creation, pattern adaptation, pattern tracing, fitting, and altering
* Proficient with domestic and industrial sewing machines and other applicable equipment common to costume
workrooms
* Knowledge of clothing materials, fabrics, notions, and proven ability to work with them
* Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and communication skills
* Experience working in a fast-paced, energized, and quickly changing environment
* Able to work independently and as a team player
* Detail oriented and able to prioritize efficiently
* Proficient in Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and any applicable software
* Knowledge of basic AEA costume guidelines a plus
* Driver+rsquo;s license and clean driving record required
* Car preferred but not required

TO APPLY
Please submit to Kyle Coyer, Director of Production at jobs@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, 3 contact references which should include the persons Name, position, company they work for, and email address. Post your LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line please.

** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**