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<P ALIGN=CENTER><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT FACE="Arial">COSTUME SHOP MANAGER</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=JUSTIFY><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Boston Conservatory is seeking a Costume Shop Manager</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">responsible for</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"></FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">e</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">valuat</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">ing</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> all costume designs for feasibility</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, and e</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">xecut</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">ing</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> and supervis</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">ing</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> the</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">execution of designs for all t</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">heatre,</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> dance, and o</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">pera productions. As requested by Production Manager,</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">the CSM</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">attends scheduled Production Meetings for all productions</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, e</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">nsures costuming issues under his/her domain are addressed as needed and that artistic need deadlines are met as discussed.</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The CSM s</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">upervises</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">the Assistant Costume Shop Manager,</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">all in-house build crews and oversees the execution of jobbed-out projects.</FONT></SPAN><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><B><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">NOTE: This is a 43-week, academic year position.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></B><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><U><FONT FACE="Arial">Principal Duties and Responsibilities </FONT></U></I></B></SPAN></P>
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<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Coordinates all costuming and makeup needs during the execution phase of production; oversees all costume shop activity. As requested by Production Manager, works with designers to address budgetary compliance. Suggests rental or borrowing alternatives to save time and money.</FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">As requested, prepares appropriate information for each Production Meeting; such information must include anything relevant to the phase of production each meeting will address. </FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Trains the student workforce in costume design and construction as needed; ensures that all phases of production (from preliminary designs through post-production) are thoroughly planned, organized, and effectively executed. </FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Ensures that proper safety measures and adequate housekeeping are observed by all under his/her direction. </FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Monitors costume construction in relation to each production’s established artistic needs and the overall production schedule; initiates corrective action when potential conflicts arise.</FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Immediately alerts the Production Manager of any potential problems and recommends solutions.</FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Ensures that all Dress Rehearsals are attended by the Designer, Shop Manager, or Wardrobe Manager who will resolve technical difficulties encountered as well as evaluate progress and functionality. Coordinates with the same to set shop priorities based upon these evaluations.</FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Coordinates cleaning and returning of all costumes for each production.</FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Sets own work schedule to meet other individual production and/or institutional needs. Sets the work schedules of those under his/her supervision.</FONT></SPAN></LI></DIV>
<DIV ALIGN=JUSTIFY><LI><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Performs other duties that enhance institutional professionalism and/or academic needs.</FONT></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN></LI></DIV>
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><U><FONT FACE="Arial">Qualifications and Skills </FONT></U></I></B></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=JUSTIFY><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT FACE="Arial">Bachelors Degree required. Minimum 2 years experience as shop manager or assistant shop manager. Experience required in draping, sewing, dying, cutting, patterning and wardrobe. Prior experience required in teaching or training students or volunteers. Experience in Dance costumes preferred. Must be able to regularly lift objects of up to 35 lbs. </FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=JUSTIFY><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Interested and qualified candidates should email a letter of interest, resume and the names of three references to:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"> </SPAN><A HREF="mailto:dcurioso@bostonconservatory.edu"><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><U><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">dcurioso@bostonconservatory.edu</FONT></U></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial"> or mail to:</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Don Curioso, Production Manager</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">, The Boston Conservatory, 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215.</FONT></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><U> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">No phone calls please</FONT></U></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B><I><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">. </FONT></I></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B></B></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><B> <FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled.</FONT></B></SPAN></P>
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<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Don Curioso</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Production Manager</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">The Boston Conservatory</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">8 The Fenway</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">Boston, MA 02215</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">617-912-9140</FONT></SPAN></P>
<P ALIGN=LEFT><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><A HREF="mailto:dcurioso@bostonconservatory.edu"><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"><U></U></SPAN><U><SPAN LANG="en-us"><FONT COLOR="#0000FF" SIZE=2 FACE="Arial">dcurioso@bostonconservatory.edu</FONT></SPAN></U><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></A><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN><SPAN LANG="en-us"></SPAN></P>
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