Costume Rental Coordinator/Technician
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Main Campus, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
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Opening at: Apr 11 2024 at 09:00 CDT
VP Area: Theatre School
Department: Theatre School
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Benefit Eligibility: Yes
Responsible for the construction and altering of costumes for theatre and opera/musical theatre productions; supervise with costume rentals, organization and maintenance of costume equipment, facilities, and inventory; and assisting supervision of students in costume production
- Minimum of 2 years of professional costume production experience.
- Demonstrate an attitude and behavior that reflects the values and mission of the department and University
- Assist in the execution of costume rentals within the boundaries of the OCU production calendar and work schedule
- Seeks technical guidance from Costume Shop Supervisor and Cutter/Draper
- Sewing and construction of costumes for rentals and OCU productions
- Alterations on existing costume pieces for rentals and OCU productions
- Assist in the supervision and guidance of work-study and lab students in costume production work
- Assist in the organization and maintenance of the costume shop, basic supplies, equipment, costume storage and inventory, and dressing rooms
- Wig, millinery, and craft work as skills allow
Other duties as assigned
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent skills in hand sewing, and home and industrial machine sewing
- Experience with theatrical costume construction
- Experience in working with and supervising students
- Experience in sales, retail, marketing, and/or customer service
- Effective organization and communication skills
- Ability to relate effectively and professionally to others
- Skills in millinery, wigs, crafting, or make-up a plus
Physical Demands and Working Conditions:
- Work is primarily indoors but requires the incumbent to be in an outdoor environment when traveling between campus buildings or to costume storage facility
- Frequent exposure to steady loud noises due to sewing machine operation, sound systems, and student, staff, and faculty conversations
- Occasional exposure to heat, cold, and humidity when working at costume storage facility
- This is a 9-month position
