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Lead Costume Shop Technician

Employer
Cal Poly Humboldt
Location
California, United States
Salary
Salary Not specified
Date posted
Mar 10, 2023

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Position Type
Faculty Positions, Arts, Performing Arts
Employment Level
Administrative
Employment Type
Full Time


Lead Costume Shop Technician

Job no: 516291
Work type: Staff
Location: Humboldt
Categories: Unit 9 - CSUEU - Technical Support Services, Probationary, Full Time, Theatre Arts




Lead Costume Shop Technician

Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre
Job #516291


First Review Date: Friday, March 31, 2023
Open Until Filled


At Cal Poly Humboldt, bold hearts and open minds shape the future.

Founded in 1913, Cal Poly Humboldt began as a small college for teachers. Today Humboldt has grown into a comprehensive university with rigorous science and liberal arts programs. Designated a polytechnic in 2022, Cal Poly Humboldt provides hands-on, impactful educational opportunities that lead to meaningful, measurable outcomes for the individual, for the state, and the world.

Cal Poly Humboldt is proud to have nearly 6,000 students of all backgrounds spread across 61 majors, 13 graduate programs, and 4 credential programs — all of whom contribute passion and creativity within their fields and set the stage for a future grounded in equity and sustainability. Hands-on learning, inspired teaching, ground-breaking research, and thought-provoking creative activity happen daily at Humboldt.

Finding a better future is a task for the bold and open, the down-to-earth and visionary. Cal Poly Humboldt strives to cultivate these qualities in leaders, innovators, and scholars in every field.

(Job #516291) Performing Arts Technician III, Lead Costume Shop Technician, Salary Range: $3,314-$5,988 monthly. Appointments are typically made at the beginning of the salary range. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. This is a full-time, benefited, 10/12 pay plan (work 10 months of the year with pay and benefits over 12 months) permanent position with a one-year probationary period in the Department of Dance, Music, and Theatre. This position comes with a premium benefits package that includes outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre-tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 14 paid holidays per year. Additional benefits information can be found at https://hraps.humboldt.edu/employee-benefits.

Position Summary:

The Costume Shop Technician is an artisan charged with overseeing the day-to-day operations of the Costume Shop. The incumbent oversees the shop staff and Student Assistants and performs instructions to students, skilled and unskilled. It is the role of the Costume Shop Technician to ensure that production deadlines and guidelines are met, to monitor and oversee the use of state equipment and costume stock, and interface with community members and campus members from other departments.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Realize costume designs as created by Costume Designers and Coordinators/Directors of Dance, Film, Music & Theatre Productions.
  • Oversee construction of new and alterations of existing costumes for Dance, Film, Music, and Theatre.
  • Work independently with minimal supervision, making decisions about prioritization, scheduling, and project coordination to implement multiple projects simultaneously.
  • Attend and participate in design and (pre-)production meetings attend designer run-throughs, dress/technical rehearsals and other rehearsals and/or film shoots as needed.
  • Coordinate and assign dressers and backstage costume personnel for work on productions, organize check-in sheets, supervise set up of quick-change stations, etc.
  • Train and instruct students to safely participate in basic costume and accessory construction and maintenance.
  • Collaborate with faculty, various artists, and technicians, some of whom may be unskilled students under pressure.
  • Ensure that staff shop assistants have the skills and knowledge to train and support students working in the Costume Shop.
  • Monitor proper safety practices with shop equipment and materials.
  • Organize and coordinate all costume activities (building, storage, repairs, culling, and lending) in Theatre, Dance, Film, and Music.
  • Oversee and replenish makeup stock in consultation with Faculty, Makeup Designers, and other Production Design leadership.
  • In consultation with respective Program Leaders and Office Staff, submit purchase requests, and track and maintain shop and production budgets oversee maintenance and repair of all sewing machines, dye vat, and various tools used in the costume shop, and physical costume shop area.
  • Other Duties as Assigned

  • Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Associated with this Position Include:

    Knowledge of:
    • Technical aspects of costume construction (in-depth).

    Special Skills:
    • Comprehensive experience and knowledge in the performing arts.
    • Strong interpersonal skills including the ability to work with individuals at all levels within the academic system.
    • Demonstrated sensitivity to cross-cultural perspectives and experiences.

    Ability to:
    • Construct dance and theatre costumes.
    • Evaluate skill levels in individuals working on production and make assignments accordingly.
    • Select and properly oversee paid student employees.
    • Support classroom instruction by performing demonstrations related to production specialty.
    • Use Google Drive, Microsoft Office, and other university software and online resources essential to communication and coordinating with people on and off campus.
    • Learn new skills as needed.
    • Manage and track budgets.
    • Work effectively with diverse students, faculty, staff, and guest artists.


    Minimum Qualifications:

    The minimum qualifications required to perform all essential functions include the following:
    • One to two years of experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production. This background normally would be achieved through professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience.
    • Ability to teach and fulfill all areas of Costume Shop operations that pertain to dance, film, music, and theatre productions and courses.
    • Ability to oversee students of all skill ranges in Costume Shop operations.

    Preferred qualifications include:
    • Bachelor's degree or equivalent professional experience or MFA in Costume Technology or Theatre Arts or related field.

    Application Procedure: To apply, qualified candidates must electronically submit the following materials by clicking the Apply Now button:
  • Letter of Interest
  • Resume or Curriculum Vitae
  • Contact information for at least three professional references

  • Application Deadline: The deadline to submit application materials for first review is 11:59 p.m. on Friday, March 31, 2023.

    Any inquiries about this recruitment can be directed to careers@humboldt.edu or Cal Poly Humboldt's Human Resources Office at (707) 826-3626.

    Cal Poly Humboldt sits on the traditional homelands of the Wiyot people in what is currently called Arcata, CA. The Wiyot people call the area Goudi'ni (over in the woods). Cal Poly Humboldt was the first campus in the California State University system to offer a stand-alone major in Native American Studies.

    Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to enriching its educational environment and its culture through the diversity of its staff, faculty, and administration. Persons with interest and experience in helping organizations set and achieve goals relative to diversity and inclusion are especially encouraged to apply.

    Working in the state of California is a condition of employment for this position. Even if part or all of an employee's assignment can be performed remotely, the employee must maintain a permanent residence in the state of California. The employee must be able to accept on-campus work assignment, as assigned, and come to campus when needed.

    CSU requires faculty, staff, and students who are accessing campus facilities to be immunized against COVID-19 or declare a medical or religious exemption from doing so. Any candidates advanced in a currently open search process should be prepared to comply with this requirement. The systemwide policy can be found at https://calstate.policystat.com/policy/9779821/latest/ and questions may be sent to hr@campus.edu.

    Cal Poly Humboldt hires only individuals lawfully authorized to work in the United States. This position may be considered a “Campus Security Authority”, pursuant to the Clery Act, and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1107 a condition of employment.

    CAL POLY HUMBOLDT IS NOT A SPONSORING AGENCY FOR STAFF OR MANAGEMENT POSITIONS (e.g. H1-B VISAS)

    Evidence of required degree(s), certification(s), or license(s) is required prior to the appointment date. Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check, employment verification, and education verification) is required for employment. Cal Poly Humboldt will issue a contingent offer of employment to the selected candidate, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or if it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Certain positions may also require a credit check, motor vehicle report, and/or fingerprinting through Live Scan service. Failure to satisfactorily complete or adverse findings from a background check may affect the employment status of candidates or continued employment of current CSU employees who are being considered for the position.

    Cal Poly Humboldt is committed to achieving the goals of equal opportunity and endeavors to employ faculty and staff of the highest quality reflecting the ethnic and cultural diversity of the state. Additional information about Cal Poly Humboldt can be found at www.humboldt.edu.

    Cal Poly Humboldt is a Title IX/Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected status. Mandated Reporting: This position may be considered a “mandated reporter” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083 as a condition of employment.

    Additionally, all CSU staff and faculty receive training annually on their obligations in responding to and reporting incidents of sexual harassment and sexual violence. You will be notified by email when you are required to take this mandated training.

    Class Code: 0842
    Publication Date: March 9, 2023


    Advertised: 09 Mar 2023 Pacific Daylight Time
    Application Closes: Pacific Daylight Time

    To apply, visit https://careers.humboldt.edu/hm/en-us/job/516291/lead-costume-shop-technician

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