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<P class=MsoNormal><?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" /><o:p><FONT size=4></FONT></o:p></P><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><FONT size=4>The Boston Conservatory is seeking a Costume Shop Manager (CSM) responsible for evaluating all costume designs for feasibility, and executing and supervising the execution of designs for all theatre, dance, and opera productions. The CSM attends scheduled Production Meetings for all productions, ensures costuming issues are addressed as needed and that artistic need deadlines are met as discussed. The CSM supervises the Assistant Costume Shop Manager, all in-house build crews and oversees the execution of jobbed-out projects. <o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></P>
<H1 style="TEXT-ALIGN: left" align=left><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p><FONT size=4> </FONT></o:p></SPAN><FONT size=4><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">NOTE: This is a salaried, full-time 43-week academic year position with excellent benefits.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></H1>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Principal Duties and Responsibilities <o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></I></B></P>
<H1 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; mso-list: l0 level1 lfo1"><FONT size=3><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"> </SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-WEIGHT: normal; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></FONT></H1>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l5 level1 lfo2"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">As requested, prepares appropriate information for each Production Meeting; such information must include anything relevant to the phase of production each meeting will address. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l3 level1 lfo4"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Ensures that proper safety measures and adequate housekeeping are observed. <o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l8 level1 lfo5"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Monitors costume construction in relation to each production’s established artistic needs and the overall production schedule; initiates corrective action when potential conflicts arise.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l1 level1 lfo6"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Immediately alerts the Production Manager of any potential problems and recommends solutions.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Ensures that all Dress Rehearsals are attended by the Designer or Shop Manager who will resolve technical difficulties encountered as well as evaluates progress and functionality. Coordinates with the same to set shop priorities based upon these evaluations.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Identifies wardrobe personnel for each production.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Assists Production Manager in identifying hair/wig make-up artists or designers for each production as needed.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Coordinates cleaning and returning of all costumes for each production.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">In the absence of student stock managers, helps organize rentals to faculty or student productions and restocks costume returns.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l6 level1 lfo7"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Helps costume designers shop for garments and materials for productions as needed which may require driving to various locations for purchases.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0.25in; TEXT-INDENT: -0.25in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify; mso-list: l2 level1 lfo8"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: Symbol"><SPAN style="mso-list: Ignore">·<SPAN style="FONT: 7pt 'Times New Roman'"><FONT size=3> </FONT></SPAN></SPAN></SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Sets own work schedule to meet other individual production and/or institutional needs. Sets the work schedules of those under his/her supervision.<o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal><B><I><U><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Qualifications and Skills <o:p></o:p></SPAN></U></I></B></P>
<P class=MsoNormal style="TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">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. </SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'">Must be able to regularly lift objects of up to 35 lbs. A valid driver’s license is required. Scheduling flexibility required as The Boston Conservatory renovates its theater and support areas during the 2009-2010 academic year.</SPAN><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 10pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><o:p></o:p></SPAN></P>
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<P class=OmniPage269 style="MARGIN-LEFT: 0in; TEXT-INDENT: 0in; TEXT-ALIGN: justify"><B><SPAN style="FONT-SIZE: 9pt; FONT-FAMILY: 'Arial','sans-serif'"><FONT size=3>Interested and qualified candidates should email a letter of interest, resume and the names of three references to: <I>dcurioso@bostonconservatory.edu</I> or mail to: Don Curioso, Production Manager, The Boston Conservatory, 8 The Fenway, Boston, MA 02215. <I><U>No phone calls please</U>. </I>Applications will continue to be received until the position is filled.<o:p></o:p></FONT></SPAN></B></P>
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<P class=MsoNormal>Don Curioso<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Production Manager<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>The Boston Conservatory<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>8 The Fenway<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>Boston, MA 02215<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>617-912-9140<o:p></o:p></P>
<P class=MsoNormal>dcurioso@bostonconservatory.edu<o:p></o:p></P>
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