Costume Shop Supervisor – Theater, Dance and Performance

The Department of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers a collegial environment for thinking
critically about histories and institutions of power. The department is committed to both student and faculty success. Individuals will find
an intellectual and creative home at Tufts as well as an enthusiastic and engaged classroom environment.

What You’ll
Do

This is a part-time and benefits eligible position at 25 hours per week.

The
Costume Shop Supervisor reports to the Costume Shop Director to assist in the realization of Tufts University Theatre, Dance, and
Performance studies production. The Costume Shop Supervisor will handle the below duties:

• Assists with student safety training in the
  Costume Shop
• Oversees student workers
• Oversees scheduling of costume fittings
• Oversees costume
  alterations
• Sources and acquires costume purchases per designers needs
• Stocks Costume Shop as needed
• Makes
  purchases/returns as needed
• Maintains costume schedules for each show
• Oversees paperwork for
  productions

What We’re Looking For

Basic Requirements:

• Superior organizational
  skills
• Proficiency in costume construction
• Desire to work in educational theatre with an undergrad focus
• Knowledge
  of theatrical costume practices
• Valid Driver’s License

Preferred Qualifications:

• Patterning/Draping
  experiences
• Industrial sewing machine knowledge
• Theatrical craft work   

Special Work
Schedule Requirements:

Occasional evening and weekend hours may be necessary closer to production dates.

Pay
Range

Minimum $26.40, Midpoint $31.40, Maximum $36.40
 

Salary is based on related experience, expertise,
and internal equity; generally, new hires can expect pay between the minimum and midpoint of the range.