Costume Supervisor
CATEGORY: Other
Chautauqua Institution
Chautauqua, NY, NY
US
Job Details
DESCRIPTION
The Costume Supervisor oversees the operation of the costume shop and wardrobe staff. 1-3 years combined academic or professional shop supervision experience is required. CTC’s summer season will consist of fully produced productions, as well as several new play workshops/readings. Seasonal employment (summer).
Pre-season: Part-time work will be remote and begins in early January. Compensation for the pre-season work will be $30.00/Hour. Chautauqua Theater Company also provides up to $250 in travel reimbursement with receipts provided.
This position offers employer-provided housing and parking. Housing includes a private bedroom and shared living space. Residency starts in early June and ends mid-to-late August.
For complete details visit: Costume Supervisor (Chautauqua Theater Company)/Seasonal Employment | Chautauqua Institution
About Your Work Day
- Oversees the management of the costume shop and wardrobe departments.
- Responsible for the safe construction of costumes.
- Manages the costume shop budgets.
- Will build the Costume Shop schedule.
- Responsible for the acquisition of materials.
- Attends production meetings, designer runs, technical rehearsals.
- Works closely with directors, production manager, designers, design fellows, and all department heads.
- Coordinate fittings with the production stage manager, designers, design fellow, and shop foreman.
- Oversees the costume load-in and strike.
- Coordinating proper dry cleaning of costumes
- Manages the return of any items rented.
DURATION
Jun 1, 2026 - Aug 30, 2026
SALARY
$1,200.00 – $1,200.00 per week