Costume Assistant, Department of Theatre

Location: Binghamton, NY Category: Professional Posted On: Fri Jun 14 2024 Job Description: Budget Title: Instructional Support Assistant (SL-1) Salary: $36,421 (10-month, college-year) The Costume Assistant will work under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager and the Costume Designer. Duties and Responsibilities include: Creating, executing and teaching construction methods for crafts and costumes for theatre department productions Construct, alter and maintain costumes as needed Teach students all aspects of costume construction Teach students wardrobe and supervise student wardrobe teams prior to and during dress rehearsals and performances Guide students in and participate in care and maintenance of costume shop areas, equipment, and materials Guide students and participate in maintenance of stock rooms - organizing, tagging, replacing stock as it is used and returned Support and follow safety procedures Help inventory and order supplies semi-annually. Assist Costume Designer and Shop Supervisor with evaluation of students at the end of every semester Help build an inclusive learning environment Attend relevant meetings to represent the Costume area Complete all shows in a timely manner and at stated level of quality Job Requirements: Bachelor's degree Experience in a professional or academic costume shop Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends Knowledge, understanding and implementation of multicultural and diversity issues Proficiency with relevant computer applications and programs Ability to lift 50 lbs. and climb ladders Valid/clean driver's license to operate a motor vehicle Preferred: Costume related skills (crafts or hair or other skills) Formal training in costume construction Wardrobe experience Visa sponsorship is not available for this position Additional Information: Offers of employment may be contingent upon successful completion of a pre-employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials. Binghamton University is a tobacco-free campus. Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474-6988 or via email at Payroll information can be found on our website Cover letters may be addressed 'To the Search Committee.' Postings active on the website, accept applications until closure. For information on the Dual Career Program, please visit: Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer The State University of New York is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of Binghamton University to provide for and promote equal opportunity employment, compensation, and other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the basis of age, race, color, religion, disability, national origin, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, veteran or military service member status, marital status, domestic violence victim status, genetic predisposition or carrier status, or arrest and/or criminal conviction record unless based upon a bona fide occupational qualification or other exception. As required by Title IX and its implementing regulations Binghamton University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the educational programs and activities which it operates. This requirement extends to employment and admission. Inquiries about sex discrimination may be directed to the University Title IX Coordinator or directly to the Office of Civil Rights (OCR). Contact information for the Title IX Coordinator and OCR, as well as the University's complete Non-Discrimination Notice may be found here (. Binghamton University is committed to providing access, equal opportunity, and reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities in employment, its services, programs, and activities. To request reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, contact: Ada Robinson-Perez, ADA Coordinator email: or 607-777-3660.

Created: 2024-11-02