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<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:14.0pt'>Please post this or send
it along to anyone interested. Thank you.<o:p></o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<h1><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'>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></span></h1>
<h1 align=left style='text-align:left'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'><o:p> </o:p></span></h1>
<h1 align=left style='text-align:left'><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-family:"Arial","sans-serif";font-weight:normal'><o:p></o:p></span></h1>
<p class=MsoNormal style='text-align:justify'><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<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:.25in;text-indent:-.25in;mso-list:l0 level1 lfo1'><![if !supportLists]><span
style='font-family:Symbol;font-weight:normal'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span
style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif";
font-weight:normal'>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></h1>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l5 level1 lfo2'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l4 level1 lfo3'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l3 level1 lfo4'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l8 level1 lfo5'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l1 level1 lfo6'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l6 level1 lfo7'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l2 level1 lfo8'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><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>
<p class=MsoNormal style='margin-left:.25in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
-.25in;mso-list:l7 level1 lfo9'><![if !supportLists]><span style='font-family:
Symbol'><span style='mso-list:Ignore'>·<span style='font:7.0pt "Times New Roman"'>
</span></span></span><![endif]><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Performs
other duties as needed that enhance institutional professionalism and/or
academic needs.<b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><b><i><span
style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></i></b></p>
<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:10.0pt;
font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></b></p>
<p class=OmniPage269 style='margin-left:0in;text-align:justify;text-indent:
0in'><b><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>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></span></b></p>
<p class=OmniPage269 style='margin-left:5.0pt;text-align:justify;text-indent:
0in'><b><o:p> </o:p></b></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
<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>
<p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p>
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