Wigs/Makeup Supervisor
* 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 bedroom. 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 1
* Have good knowledge of all the shows in the season
* Wigs/makeup run crew for each show as needed
* Construct and maintain all wigs, facial hair, and prosthetics
* Re-style and re-set wigs
* Organize and execute the load in of wigs for each production
* Organize and set up work areas in dressing rooms, backstage, and other locations as needed
* Assist with the costume load-in and strike for each show
* Assist performers applying show makeup and wigs for all performances and tech/dress rehearsals
* Communicate with other departments in regard to wigs and makeup
* Strike, clean, repair, restock and ship out wigs at the end of each production run
* Work wardrobe run crew for each show as needed
* Work wardrobe run crew for TYA performances and Concerts as needed
* Work in the costume shop as assigned under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager
* Attend all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as scheduled
* Maintain budgets
* Attend all production meetings
* Participate in MSMT events as needed and/or required
* Adhere to the MSMT Safety protocols and all other applicable MSMT policies + procedures
* Drive MSMT vehicles
* Promote a collaborative, inclusive, positive and respectful working environment
* Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Qualifications
The following skills and experience are required:
* Experience with wardrobe and costume practices applicable to large scale musical theatre productions
* Superior skills with setting, styling, cleaning, and putting wigs and hairpieces on actors; applying theatrical makeup, conventional makeup, and prosthetics
* Skilled building and fronting wigs
* Familiarity with the diverse range of hairstyles and hair needs
* Proficient with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, and other applicable software
* Able to manage teams and foster both team and individual growth among employees
* 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
* Knowledge of basic AEA costume guidelines
* Drivers 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 person 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**