Costume Shop Technician

Position Information

Position Title

Costume Shop Technician

Department

Performing Arts Department - Theatre Program

Position Category

Temporary/Part-time

About CCRI

The Community College of Rhode Island is the state’s only public comprehensive associate degree-granting institution. We provide affordable open access to higher education at locations throughout the state. Our primary mission is to offer recent high school graduates and returning adults the opportunity to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for intellectual, professional and personal growth through an array of academic, career and lifelong learning programs.

At CCRI, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse campus community. We strive to hire and retain culturally competent faculty and staff members who reflect the demographics of our state and our increasingly diverse student population.

We believe that our diversity is our strength. We celebrate, support and thrive on the diverse experiences, backgrounds, and perspectives that are represented across our four campuses.

We are OneCCRI, working together to prepare learners to achieve their highest potential.

To learn about what employees value at CCRI and what it means to work here, please read about our Guiding Principles and watch videos of our employees doing what they do best: https://www.ccri.edu/equity/culture/guidingprinciples.html

Job Summary

Responsible for assisting the costume designer in all aspects of costume design, including construction of costumes from scratch, pulling costumes from stock, procuring costumes from outside sources, and all fittings.

Assist the costume professor during the practical portions of costuming class. Oversee all student workers and those fulfilling production requirement hours in the Costume Shop.

Maintain all costume construction and storage areas.

Duties and Responsibilities

Commitment to CCRI’s Mission:

• Demonstrate a commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college.
• Work collaboratively with others in a diverse and inclusive environment.
• Work collaboratively in a diverse, inclusive and student-centered environment, with students of various learning styles, cultures, identities, and life-experiences.
• Work collaboratively with others and provide quality customer service in a diverse and inclusive environment.

Technical Knowledge/Expertise (Specific Field):

• Build theatre production costumes: translate from design, pattern drafting, draping & construction. Hair/Wigs styling for costume, washing, maintenance & storage.
• Manage use and upkeep of all costume shop machinery: standard sewing machines, sergers, blind hemmer, grommet press, professional iron, and steamer.
• Textile manipulation: dyeing, printing, painting.

Management Skills

• Manage general running & upkeep of costume shop: cleaning, organization, inventory supplies, keep running list of needs/wants.
• Update & maintain substantial costume inventory: document items, cleaning, repair, organization & storage.
• Time management of all tasks in pre-production timeline (measurement of actors done with 3rd party present, set-up costume rack organized by each actor/character, keep running “to do” list, pulling of existing costumes & accessories, construction of mock-ups & final costumes, costume fittings, alterations to existing costumes, preparation of dressing lists, managing student tasks)
• Manage production run tasks (prepare schedule of costume/wardrobe staff for run, supervise care & use of all costumes, transportation of costumes (to & from), laundering & pressing of costumes during run, wig styling care when used, emergency repairs, supervise wardrobe crew students)

Instructional Skills

• Supervise student workers & students of Intro to Costuming
• Assist/instruct students in methods of costume construction.
• Tally and record costume shop hours logged by students for Intro to Costuming & CCRI Players
• Manage student tasks in pre-production and supervise wardrobe crew in production

Departmental Support:

• General support of Costume Designer
• Complete forms for borrowed costumes & donations, write thank you letters for donations.
• Attend production meetings as possible within work schedule
• Other duties as required.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelors degree in Theatre or Fashion
• 3 years experience working in a theatrical costume shop
• Experience in management and supervision of students
• A minimum of five years’ cutting, draping, patterning, and stitching experience.
• Must have background in use of industrial sewing machines.
• Basic computer literacy, Excel and Word required.

Competencies

The most suitably qualified candidate will possess the following:
Demonstrated ability in basic costume research and literacy in basic costume history
Demonstrated collaboration with a diverse group of theatre professionals and learners

Reports To

Costume Designer

Campus Location

Initially located at the Warwick Campus

Full-time/Part-time

Part-Time

Shift, Days, and Additional Work Schedule Information

TBD 19 hours per week

Work Schedule

Calendar

Benefits

No

Salary/Hourly Rate

$18.00/hour

Additional Salary Information

Licenses, Tools and Equipment

Environmental Conditions

This position is not substantially exposed to adverse environmental conditions.

Desired Start Date

ASAP

Position End Date (if temporary or grant)

Posting Detail Information

Number of Vacancies

02

Application Open Date

07/07/2021

Application Close Date (includes the grace period)

Open Until Filled

Yes

Special Instructions to Applicants

Review of applications will begin immediately, and will continue until all positions are filled.

To apply for this position, complete CCRI’s online application, and attach a cover letter and resume. Please include information of three references within the application.

If you need assistance with the online application process, please contact Human Resources at 401-825-2311. TTY : 401-825-2313.

EEO Statement

CCRI is an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer.

We recognize that diversity and inclusivity are essential to creating a dynamic, positive and high-performing educational and work environment. We welcome applicants who can contribute to the College’s commitment to excellence created by diversity and inclusivity.

CCRI prohibits discrimination, including harassment and retaliation, on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, gender, gender identity or expression, religion, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or status as a protected veteran. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination shall be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator at: TitleIXCoordinator@ccri.edu.

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Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. Do you have a Bachelors Degree?
   • Yes
   • No
2. Do you have 3 years’ experience working in a theatrical costume shop?
   • Yes
   • No
3. Do you have experience in the management and supervision of students?
   • Yes
   • No
4. Do you have a minimum of 5 years cutting, draping, patterning, and stitching experience.
   • Yes
   • No
5. Do have a background in use of industrial sewing machines?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * In order to improve CCRI's advertising strategy, please let us know where you FIRST learned of this job opportunity. Please be specific when using website or publication names (example: LinkedIN, HigherEdjobs, Chronicle, personal referral, etc.).
   
   (Open Ended Question)
   
   

Applicant Documents
Required Documents

1. Resume
2. Cover Letter/Letter of Application

Optional Documents