Costume Production Specialist - 525478
The University of Alabama

Job Info

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Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $43,888 - Midpoint: $50,300 (Salaried E5)

Department/Organization: 204271 - Theatre and Dance

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am to 5:00pm; some evenings and weekends.

Job Summary: The Costume Production Specialist supervises the execution of costumes. Facilitates the day-to-day activities of the University Theatre Costume Studio. Guides student staff in the production of quality costumes for theatrical and dance productions. Supervises fittings.

Additional Department Summary: Supervises Costume Studio staff (50+ student workers). Assists with the execution of costumes. Facilitates the daily activities of the University Theatre Costume Studio. Organizes and guides student staff in the performance of duties necessary to produce quality costumes for eleven theatre and dance productions during the academic year. Organizes and maintains costume storage and shop facilities. Oversees Costume Studio Budget.

Required Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor's degree or higher and some costume shop experience including draping, costume construction, dyeing, or theatre crafts/millinery; OR associate's degree and two (2) years of costume shop experience including draping, costume construction, dyeing, or theatre crafts/millinery; OR high school diploma or GED and four (4) years of costume shop experience including draping, costume construction, dyeing, or theatre crafts/millinery.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must have valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that is in compliance with University policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Skills and Knowledge: Working knowledge of costume draping, construction, and alterations. Working knowledge of textile dying and modification. Working knowledge of theatre crafts and millinery techniques. Time management and organizational skills. Ability to delegate. Strong communication skills. Ability to work in a collaborative environment.

Preferred Qualifications: Bachelor's degree in Theatre or Clothing Technology or MFA in costume construction. Experience in a professional costume shop, and/or experience with dance costumes. Supervisory and budget management experience.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster

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