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The Assistant Costume Shop Manager assists with production schedules, designer communications, shop processes and policies; helps oversee the daily shop operations and season planning for theater, dance, and opera productions; and oversees all costume shop activity in the absence of the Costume Shop Manager.As part of the Performance Services department, the Assistant Costume Shop Manager reports to the Costume Shop Manager; works closely with the stage managers, technical directors, and full Production team; collaborates closely with deans, division chairs, faculty, students, and guest designers and directors. The Assistant Costume Shop Manager supervises the costume shop staff, overhire Costume Production Technicians, Interns and student workers. This is an hourly, non-exempt position.\nESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS / PRIMARY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:\nSupports the evaluation and execution of designs for select BCB productions across theater, dance and opera\nAssists the CSM in coordinating all costuming, hair and makeup needs for productions\nRepresents Costumes at scheduled production meetings, in consultation with CSM. Prepares appropriate updates and information for production meetings and follows up on action items\nMonitors costume execution against artistic and production deadlines and project timelines\nHelps mainstage Costume Designers and Assistants source and shop for garments and materials for BCB productions.\nAssists the CSM in supervising in-house build crews and in overseeing the execution of contracted projects\nSupports the CSM in hiring new staff, students, interns, and Costume Production Technicians\nSupports the CSM in monitoring designer budgets & spending per production\nOversees the student worker schedule\nFacilitates the training of student workers in costume organization, construction and alteration.\nMonitors daily operations of the costume shop\nEnsures proper safety measures and cleaning/maintenance protocols are communicated and observed in all shop and stock spaces\nCoordinates fittings schedules, in close partnership with designers, stage management, and performers. Attends costume fittings as needed to assist Designers in marking and notating costume alterations\nAttend dress rehearsals as assigned for troubleshooting, evaluation, and designer coordination, in consultation with the CSM\nCoordinates performer measurement processes and data\nCoordinates drycleaning pick-up and return with external vendors for each main stage production\nAssists the CSM and Costume Stock Manager with stock organization and pulling, as needed.\nOversees shop staff in the inventory of supplies, stock fabrics, notions, and office materials. Assists the CSM with equipment upkeep, including repairs, maintenance, and replacement.\nResearches and supports staff development opportunities\nContribute to the future planning and strategy of the BCB Costume Shop\nMINIMUM JOB QUALIFICATIONS:\nBachelor's Degree or equivalent work experience\nMinimum 2 years experience as a Costume Shop Manager or Assistant Costume Shop Manager\nMust excel in all areas of costuming including: draping/patterning, sewing, dye/craftwork, sewing knit fabrics/dancewear, and wardrobe supervision.\nPrior experience required in teaching or training students or volunteers.\nKNOWLEDGE REQUIRED:\nCompetency in all aspects of Costume operations in theater, dance and opera\nProficiency on industrial machines required\nFirst Aid/CPR certified a plus\nSKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:\nDriver’s license and clean driving record required\nAbility to work independently and as a supervisor\nExtremely detail oriented and paperwork-driven\nAbility to work well under pressure and with large groups of diverse personalities and priorities\nAbility to remain flexible in a fast-paced environment\nSUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:\nCostume shop staff: Draper/Stitchers, Stock Manager Wardrobe Manager, Costume Shop Interns\nStudent workers\nOverhire Production Technicians (Dressers, Wardrobe Assistants, Stitchers, Hair and Makeup Technicians etc)\nWORK ENVIRONMENT:\nIndoor environments, some with low light: costume shop, stages, backstage areas, dressing rooms.\nSPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS, PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS, ETC:\nValid driver’s license and clean driving record required\nSome nights and weekends required\nMust be able to lift up to 30 pounds and climb ladders up to 12ft\nSeated and standing positions, crouching, kneeling\nExternal and internal applicants, as well as position incumbents who become disabled as defined under the Americans With Disabilities Act, must be able to perform the essential job functions (as listed) either unaided or with the assistance of a reasonable accommodation to be determined by management on a case-by-case basis.\nHiring Range: $27.00-32.50/hour; rate dependent on relevant experience and education.\nPlease visit theTotal Rewards page to learn more about the benefits of working at Berklee.\nThis document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, other than an “at will” employment relationship.\nDiversity, Equity, Inclusion & Equal Employment Opportunity at Berklee:\nWe support an inclusive workplace where everyone excels based on personal merit, qualifications, experience, ability, and job performance.Berklee affirms that inequality is detrimental to our faculty, staff, students, and the communities we serve. Our goal is to make lasting change through our actions. Berklee is committed to providing fair and equitable consideration of all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, ancestry, age, national origin, place of birth, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, or status as a member of the armed forces or veteran of the armed forces, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local law.\nAs part of this commitment, Berklee will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations. 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