Costume Shop Manager

Title
Costume Shop Manager

Department
AAC Performing Arts

Regular or Temporary
Regular

Hours Per Week
40

FLSA Determination
Exempt

Weeks Per Year

44

Open Date
09/09/2024

Full or Part Time
Full Time

Position Summary

Trinity College seeks a staff that reflects the changing demographics of our student
body. Our student body is diverse, representing 41 states and 70 countries, with 21
percent U.S. students of color and 50 percent who identify as women. More than 90
percent of students live on campus. Trinity is a highly selective, independent,
nonsectarian liberal arts institution located in the capital city of Hartford, Connecticut.
With more than 2,100 full-time undergraduate students and 91 graduate students, the
college maintains a rigorous academic profile complemented by a vibrant and diverse
co-curricular program. We consider our location in a culturally and socioeconomically
diverse capital city to be among Trinity’s most distinctive assets, and we cultivate strong
connections with our surrounding neighbors and with institutions and organizations
throughout Hartford and the region. As a preeminent liberal arts college in an urban
setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead
transformative lives.

Trinity College’s Austin Arts Center seeks a performing arts Costume Shop Manager
to coordinate and execute all areas of costume shop management, including costume
construction and shop maintenance, in support of the productions undertaken by
Trinity College’s Music and Theater/Dance Departments and Austin Arts Center’s
guest artist programming.

Reporting to the Production Manager, the Costume Shop Manager oversees all aspects of costume fittings, construction and procurement; equipment and inventory maintenance; and serves as Wardrobe supervisor for each production.

The Costume Shop Manager also trains, supervises, and consults students involved in costume design, construction, wardrobe management, and teaches a course in Costume Design/Construction biennially. In addition to collaborating with guest costume designers to bring designs to fruition, the Costume Shop Manager can be contracted for additional design work on individual productions when mutually agreed upon. This position performs all duties in full support of the
College’s commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion, understanding that thoughtful
integration of these values is instrumental to the positive and effective education of the
College’s students.

Qualifications

MFA in costume design discipline (preferred), BA (required) with minimum three years
professional experience in costume shop management, design, and construction (or
comparable experience).

Special Instructions to Applicants

All applicants must apply online by submitting their resume, cover letter and 3
references.

Quick Link
https://trincoll.peopleadmin.com/postings/3374

Trinity College is an independent, nonsectarian liberal arts college for men and women, with approximately 2,200 undergraduate students and 200 faculty members, located in Hartford, Connecticut. Our Mission is “Engage. Connect. Transform.” As the preeminent liberal arts college in an urban setting, Trinity College prepares students to be bold, independent thinkers who lead transformative lives. Trinity is an actively engaged community of students, faculty and staff who work together to develop and sustain the intellectual and creative opportunities central to a first-class liberal arts education. Hartford, the state capital, provides many opportunities for cultural and social engagement.

The College is committed to building a representative and diverse faculty, administrative staff, and student body. Trinity is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Applicants with disabilities should request, in advance, any needed accommodation in order to participate in the application process.

For all faculty positions, completion of the Ph.D. or appropriate equivalent is expected. Candidates should have a strong commitment to undergraduate and interdisciplinary teaching in a liberal arts context, and a well-articulated plan for sustained research. Trinity is especially interested in candidates who can contribute to the diversity and excellence of the academic community through their research, teaching, and service.