CSF Costume Crafts Assistant

Job Summary

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival encourages applicants for a Costume Crafts Assistant . This position assists the crafts head in the construction, fitting, and alteration of costume craft items including armor, masks, footwear, belts, bags, and jewelry.
The University of Colorado Boulder is committed to building a culturally diverse community of faculty, staff, and students dedicated to contributing to an inclusive campus environment. We are an Equal Opportunity employer, including veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Who We Are

For over 60 seasons, the Colorado Shakespeare Festival has delighted audiences with classic theatre under the stars.

CSF is a professional theatre company in association with the University of Colorado Boulder. Since 1958, the festival has celebrated and explored Shakespeare and his continuing influence and vitality through productions of superior artistic quality, education and community engagement.

CSF strives to preserve the classics of the past and pursue the classics of the future. Fueled by artistry and scholarship, the festival seeks to expand the cultural richness of the region by inspiring, challenging and cultivating the imagination of audiences and artists.

Plays are performed beneath summer night skies in the historic Mary Rippon Outdoor Theatre and in the newly renovated indoor University Theatre.

What Your Key Responsibilities Will Be

• Development and fitting of craft pieces according to designer specification and supervisor direction.
• Cutting, construction, finish work, and alterations on assigned craft items.
• Assist in supervising interns and volunteers.

What We Can Offer

• Salary: $12.32-$15.00 per hour.

Benefits

Temporary positions at the University of Colorado are not benefits-eligible, however, all positions are eligible for paid sick leave.

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What We Require

• At least 6 months of professional experience, and / or proven skill set in relevant trades and professions.
• Relevant education may substitute for the required experience.

What You Will Need

• Ability to work efficiently and independently.
• Dedication to an inclusive, diverse, and equitable workplace environment.
• Artistic sensibility and sensitivity.
• Strong collaboration, communication and technical skills and ability to maintain high quality / standards and safe and supportive work environment.

Special Instructions

To apply, please submit the following materials:

1. A current resume.
2. A cover letter that specifically addresses how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications and responsibilities of the position.
3. A list of 3 professional references including contact information (upload to the Essay field).

Please apply by February 15, 2021 for consideration.

Note: Application materials will not be accepted via email. For consideration, applications must be submitted through CU Boulder Jobs.

Posting Contact Information

Posting Contact Name: Jonathan Dunkle

Posting Contact Email: j.dunkle@Colorado.EDU