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Costume Shop Manager #WA2732

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Western Carolina University
Location
Cullowhee, NC

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Posting Numbertemp hourly610PQuick Link for Internal Postingshttp://jobs.wcu.edu/postings/14349Classification TitleWorking TitleCostume Shop Manager #WA2732DepartmentSchool of Stage & ScreenSalary Range$28.00/HrPosting Information

Costume Shop Supervisor/Manager – responsible for the daily operation of the costume shop, including personnel and supplies management. Makes sure costumes are ready for parade and other required events as scheduled and agreed upon in consultation with the director and designer.
The Costume Shop Manager assists the Costume Designer, oversees implementation of design, serves as Cutter/Draper, (Percentage of time devoted to cutter/draper versus oversight of design & alterations depends on show and overlaps supervision of students 50%)directly supervises student assistants in the shop, making sure all fitting times are met and recorded, (20%)conducts shop meetings, attends general theatre staff and production meetings, acts as liaison with Stage Manager for fitting and production notes and as liaison with Wardrobe Head for smooth transition from shop to dress rehearsal. (15%)orders supplies and assures equipment is kept in good working condition, keeps track of budgets (general shop budgets and student payroll)(10%)Design productions as needed (5%)
Cutter/draper responsibilities are shared by designer as available and as determined by show needs. Cutter/Draper – develops patterns and is responsible for cutting all fabric, including interlinings, fabrics, linings, bias strips, plackets, etc., plans the construction process for each garment, gives stitchers careful and complete instructions, attends fittings, and supervises alterations.

Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position

Sewing, cutting, pattern making for the fabrication, creation and alteration of stage costumes. Must be able to work with a variety of groups of people including, faculty, students, and community. Must have budget and time management skills. Must be able to effectively communicate with faculty designers and other production staff a well as outside material and technical vendors.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in theatre arts, and demonstrated possession of the competencies necessary to perform the work. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions

Preferred Qualifications

Professional experience and/or MFA in Costume Technology or Costume Design with advanced experience managing costume shops.

Open Date10/16/2020Close Date10/19/2020Open Until FilledNoSpecial Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must apply online.


PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.


Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.


Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.

Background/E-Verify

Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.

Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.

Credential Verification

All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.

AA/EOE

Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; religion; sex; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Additionally, the University promotes the realization of equal employment opportunity for minorities, women, persons with disabilities, and veterans through its affirmative action program.
Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.

University Safety

The Western Carolina University Annual Safety Report is available online at University Annual Safety Report or in hard-copy by request at the office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 114 Scott, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7234) or the Office of University Police, 111 Camp Annex, Cullowhee, NC 28723 (828-227-7301). The report, required of all universities participating in Title IV student financial aid programs, discusses crime statistics, procedures for reporting suspicious or criminal activity, security, police authority, crime prevention strategies, university policies on substance abuse and sexual offenses, workplace violence and fire safety.

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    Optional Documents
    1. Cover Letter/Letter of Application
    2. Resume
    3. List of references
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    Western Carolina University offers a collaborative community of faculty and staff eager to partner together to support the success of our students and our institution. We attract employees who are inspired to work in higher education because of the difference we can make together in the lives of the more than 10,000 students who study at WCU. For a few other reasons WCU is a great place to work:

    Do you like being involved in the local community? So do we. We have robust service learning and community outreach efforts that invite students, faculty and staff to serve our local community in an ever-growing number of ways.

    Western Carolina University has been named the Top Adventure College in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. Our main campus in Cullowhee is situated 15 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park and the Blue Ridge Parkway. We have a biking and hiking trail on campus and many more in the area.

    We attract students who are eager to excel. WCU has the oldest and largest Honors College in the UNC system and is consistently among the Top 5 institutions nationally for undergraduate research projects accepted to the National Conference on Undergraduate Research.

    We are a cultural hub for the region. Our College of Fine and Performing Arts produces professional-quality theater under the direction of Broadway star Terrance Mann, and our music programs are recognized as some of the best in the state. Our Pride of the Mountains Marching Band has been invited to the Macy's parade and the Tournament of Roses Parade.

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    Western Carolina University (WCU) has been honored in multiple areas demonstrating our commitment to our students, faculty, staff and our community.  Our distinguished faculty includes national award-winning authors, nationally and internationally recognized experts, and winners of Emmy, O’Henry, and National Endowment for the Arts awards – to name a few.  WCU has been named a Top Green College by Princeton Review, is among the Top 5 for Undergraduate Research in the nation, and has been named by Kiplinger’s Personal Finance as a Best College Value.  Blue Ridge Outdoors magazine has named WCU the Number 1 Outdoor Adventure College for three years running.  The WCU Pride of the Mountains Marching Band is a Sudler Trophy recipient, having led the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and the Rose Bowl Parade.  WCU is ranked by U.S. News & World Report in the Top 12 Best Online Programs for the Military as well as #27 among institutions in the South for Best Colleges for Veterans.

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    Western Carolina University offers a wide array of high quality benefit plans from which to choose. These include comprehensive health and welfare insurance plans, a choice between two retirement programs, both of which provide a valuable retirement benefit, as well as optional retirement savings opportunities. Employees also benefit from a generous leave program. For more information please visit our benefits page at UNC Benefits

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