Costume Shop Foreperson
Costume Shop Foreperson
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Job Description
The Costume Shop Foreperson supports the daily operations of the costume shop the Professor of Costume Design and the BFA Costume Design Majors for The Conservatory for The Performing Arts at Stephens College. This is a part-time hourly position.
Responsibilities
- Act as a supervisor to students working in the costume shop.
- Offer support and advice on student projects in various roles (Cutter/Draper Stitcher Craftsperson etc.).
- Supports the completion of both made-to-order and pulled costumes for the stage.
- Supports productions and completion of designs within scheduled deadlines as well as day to day shop operations.
- Attend fittings as necessary.
- Possibly attend tech rehearsals as discussed with Professor of Costume Design.
- Acts as a liaison with Stage Management for fittings and production notes.
- Acts as a liaison with Wardrobe Head for the smooth transition of the costumes from Shop to dress rehearsal.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Professor of Costume Design.
- Knowledge of and general experience in theatrical cutting stitching and crafts.
- Basic knowledge of costume history.
- Knowledge of costume materials.
- Knowledge of sewing techniques and how to use a sewing machine.
- Good interpersonal and communication skills.
- Excellent organizational skills.
- BFA in Costume Design preferred.
Founded in 1833 Stephens College is the second-oldest womens college in the United States dedicated to providing innovative experiential and career-focused education across various disciplines. Located in Columbia Missouri Stephens College continues to be a leader in womens education fostering a community where students are empowered to lead innovate and excel. The college also provides flexible co-educational masters degrees and certificates for working professionals and is home to the co-educational Conservatory for the Performing Arts at Stephens College.
Ranked (over and over again) as one of the best college towns in America Columbia Missouri is home to 36000 college students and 118000 residents. Columbia conveniently located approximately 100 miles from both Kansas City and St. Louis has it all: big-time college sports film music and arts festivals a high-energy arts community amazing recreation and a great downtown with lots of places to eat shop snack and check out the latest bands. The Columbia community offers outstanding health care options as well as excellent educational opportunities for every level of student (including our own Childrens School).
Be a part of this amazing community of innovative thinkers doers and dreamers.
Stephens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and will recruit and employ qualified personnel without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation national origin age disability or status as a veteran.
Employment Type
Part-Time
