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The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as the part-time Wardrobe Supervisor. In addition to the department supervisor, Costume Shop Manager, the part-time Wardrobe Supervisor will also be under the direction of the Director of Production.

Position Duties

• Responsible for leading the backstage wardrobe crew on each production.
• Provide any necessary training to seasonal staff as well as help create and maintain a healthy and safe working environment, both in the shop and backstage.
• Work with costume shop staff and designer to review all costume pieces and costume plot.
• Work with the SM team on assigning dressing room, developing the backstage tracks for the wardrobe team and choreograph any necessary quick changes.
• Create and maintain backstage tracks for each member of the wardrobe crew.
• Create and maintain all wardrobe paperwork, including documentation/tracking sheets of wardrobe inventory per show.
• Attend and/or watch video of designer run to determine quick changes and other costume related problems.
• Responsible for loading in and striking costumes for each production, leading a team of student workers.
• Responsible for setting up dressing rooms and backstage costume areas prior to actors arriving.
• Manage the wardrobe crew's tasks of repairing and cleaning costume pieces prior to each technical rehearsal and performance.
• Coordinate with the costume shop staff, student crews and/or designers to ensure a production handoff and technical rehearsal experience.
• Foster and maintain a positive and production work environment, specifically backstage and dressing rooms.
• Ensure that the wardrobe rooms, backstage areas and dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Remain calm in a high intensity environment and support the wardrobe team in stressful repairs/changes.
• Read all show reports (rehearsal, production meetings, technical rehearsal, performance) and respond as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety protocols at all times.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.
  

Position Qualifications

• BA or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds of equipment, up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
• Ability to work in dark spaces.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop or kneel while assisting actors, staff and/or designer in execution of duties as assigned.
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment. Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools.
• The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills and the ability to work as a part of the team.
• Ability to manage time and productivity effectively.
• Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in costume and wig repairs.
• Proficiency in quick changes and backstage organization.
• Ability to lead a backstage crew.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with members of the costume department, including student labor and designers.
• Ability to work with students in all areas of production, and help aid in their learning journey.
• An understanding of body diversity and a commitment to leading a safe, body positive costume shop, dressing rooms and backstage.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond calmly, with curiosity and efficiency to notes generated during the production, rehearsal and tech process.
• Ability to work in an environment with adapting priorities based on the needs of the production, while maintaining a spirit of creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Drive to collaborate to achieve common goals, flexible and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Team player that requires minimal guidance to accomplish tasks that involve instructing, coaching, demonstrating, supervising, and working alongside students of various experience levels to teach them necessary technical skills.

Work Hours

Exact hours are based on the production schedule and needs of the production. Maximum of 20 hours per week. Schedule is made and agreed upon prior to the start of each semester. Some weekend and evening hours are required.