Costume Shop Manager
CATEGORY: Technical
Creede Repertory Theatre
Creede, CO
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
Creede Repertory Theatre seeks Costume Shop Manager for its 2026 Season.
JOB TITLE: Costume Shop Manager
JOB TITLE: Costume Shop Manager
REPORTS TO: Director of Production & Facilities
TYPE: Seasonal, Non-Exempt
COMPENSATION: Minimum $725 / wk + OT
HOUSING: Provided at no cost
TRAVEL: Not Provided
CONTRACT DATES: 4/27/26 – 8/30/26
ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Work directly with directors and designers to establish priorities and keep expenditures within predetermined time, labor, and budget constraints based on approved final designs.
- Supervise and oversee all projects in the costume shop and ensure that quality and durability are the priorities.
- Plan, create, and maintain costume budgets for all productions at CRT, accounting for materials and equipment.
- Ensure the timely delivery of all costume elements to rehearsals, dress parades, and dress performances.
- Collaborate with directors, designers, stage management, and the Production Manager to develop and update costume plots, dressing lists, and other shop paperwork.
- Supervise purchasing of costume shop materials, supplies, and equipment.
- Anticipate and facilitate workflow through the costume shop, delegating appropriate jobs to costume shop staff.
- Respond to stage management daily rehearsal and performance reports with information as necessary.
- Maintain all shop equipment to ensure safe working order.
- Track and catalog any costume rentals used by CRT and plan their return at the end of their use.
- Create, track, and maintain a production budget and work with the Production Manager.
- Ensure all receipts are kept and coded in both a digital and physical format.
- With the Production Manager, submit monthly credit card reconciliations.
- Participate in all company meetings, production meetings, design meetings, special company functions, publicity functions, and/or other meetings or events as required by CRT, for which appropriate notice will be given.
- Participate in safety and emergency response training as required by CRT.
- Adhere to CRT’s Health & Safety protocols and policies.
- Commit to CRT’s Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (EDI) Initiative. Contribute to a respectful and inclusive environment in every aspect of your work.
- Adhere to CRT’s community values of Artistry, Grit, Intentionality, and Community.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS & TRANSFERABLE SKILLS:
- Minimum four years of costume experience, minimum two years of costume shop management experience.
- Must have strong organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills.
- Have the ability to use Microsoft Office and other office software.
- Have strong leadership abilities and be able to lead a diverse team of professionals.
- Show enthusiasm to work and create a respectful, inclusive, and fast-paced environment.
- Must be able to lift 25 pounds safely.
- Ability to communicate with staff, company members, in person, by phone, and via email.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite (primarily Word, Excel, and PowerPoint).
QUALITIES WE LOOK FOR IN CANDIDATES:
Mission – Motivated and inspired by CRT’s mission and vision.
Grit - Bring determination and a strong will to the challenges and opportunities of theatre at 9,000ft.
Intentionality – Thoughtful and deliberate.
Community – Willing and eager to invest in, engage with, and create personal connections with the CRT community, including staff, company, students, patrons, board members, and town of Creede, CO.
HOW TO APPLY
To apply for this position, submit your resume and references to the link below. No phone calls, please.
Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Creede Repertory Theatre is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applicants from marginalized communities to apply.
DURATION
Apr 28, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
SALARY
$725.00 – $725.00 per week