Position Description
A First Hand/Stitcher is responsible for the construction of costumes as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager. This is a seasonal position with summers off with the possibility of renewal for future seasons. Housing provided.

Key Responsibilities:
Cut and assemble costumes for each production. This includes machine sewing, hand sewing and costume crafts.
Assist with creation and modifications of patterns for costume construction.
Work with the Costume Shop Manager to fit, alter and repair costume pieces.
perform other duties such as pulling, restocking, and maintenance as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager.
Assist in costume fittings.
Work to achieve the costuming build timeline.
Maintain costume stock, as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager.
Attend all dress rehearsals, costume fittings, dress parades, strike etc. as directed by the Costume Shop Manager.
Serve as Costume Coordinator for all Theatre for the Very Young productions.
Assist in preparing costume pieces for outside rentals.
Support the wardrobe team for each production and serve as Wardrobe Head as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager.
Provide for the safe use and operation of Springer technical equipment and systems.
Support facility rentals, providing for the highest possible standards of service for Springer Customers.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager.
Support and adhere to all policies and procedures of the Springer Opera House.

Qualifications/Skills:
1+ years experience in theater costume construction.
Strong knowledge of sewing techniques (hand and machine).
Strong knowledge of shop equipment and tools.
Extensive knowledge of textiles.
Ability to work effectively in a fast paced environment.
BA or equivalent professional experience.

Schedule
Monday through Friday; daytime hours; occasional nights or weekends.

Physical Demands and Work Environment
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and sit. Position requires some bending, crouching, reaching, grabbing, lifting up to 25 lbs, and pushing/pulling 50 lbs. The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to perform the essential functions of this job successfully. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.