Costume Shop Manager, School Of Theatre

The Pennsylvania State University

University Park, PA, US
Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; bonus/equity: not s...
Hybrid
Demonstrated experience in costume shop management
Experience with budgeting and purchasing
Inventory management and database maintenance
The role serves as a central coordinator for production processes within the costume area, ensuring operations are executed efficiently and safely

Job Summary

  • The role serves as a central coordinator for production processes within the costume area, ensuring operations are executed efficiently and safely.
  • The manager is responsible for maintaining show budgets, overseeing costume stock, and training wardrobe crew personnel including quick changes.
  • Penn State offers a competitive benefits package including comprehensive medical coverage and a generous 75% tuition discount for employees and families.

Matching Summary

The role serves as a central coordinator for production processes within the costume area, ensuring operations are executed efficiently and safely.

Salary

Base: $46,400.00 - $74,000.00; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Comprehensive medical, dental, vision, retirement plans, paid time off, 75% tuition discount

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Demonstrated experience in costume shop management
  • Experience with budgeting and purchasing
  • Inventory management and database maintenance
  • Supervising and training student employees
  • Lifting materials up to 40 pounds

Nice-to-have

  • Hands-on experience in wigs and patternmaking
  • Experience managing costume rentals
  • Client relations skills
  • Educational background in Costume Production

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree plus 2+ years experience OR Bachelor's Degree plus 3+ years experience
  • Valid driver's license and successful motor vehicle records check
  • PA State Police Criminal Background Check clearance
  • PA Child Abuse History Clearance Form
  • Federal (FBI) Fingerprint Criminal Background Check
  • Authorized to work in the U.S. without visa sponsorship

Work Rights

Must be authorized to work in the U.S.

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