Costume - Wardrobe Coordinator (Performing Arts Technician I)

Job Title

Costume - Wardrobe Coordinator

Classification

Performing Arts Technician I

AutoReqId

541125

Department

Theatre/Dance

Sub-Division

College of the Arts

Salary Range

Classification Range $1,811 - $ 3,277 per month

(Hiring range depending on qualifications, not anticipated to exceed $1,811 - $2,178 per month)

Appointment Type

Ongoing

Time Base

Part Time

Work Schedule

Monday - Friday, Schedule will vary according to department needs; This is a 20 hours per week part-time position.

About CSUF

Standing on 241 acres in the heart of Southern California, the University was founded in 1957 and has grown into a population of over 40,000 students. As Titans, we believe that diverse perspectives deepen our understanding. We are committed to giving students the support they need to graduate, while responding to California’s revolving work force needs. At Cal State Fullerton we strive for continual improvement of students, staff, faculty, and administrators through orientations, training programs, and professional development opportunities. As part of the Titan Community, you have access to many campus facilities and services including but not limited to the Grand Central Art Center in Santa Ana, the Arboretum and Botanical Garden at Cal State Fullerton, cultural events and performances in the Clayes Performing Arts Center, Cal State Fullerton Athletics sports events, Titan Recreation Center, and the Employee Wellness Program.

Job Summary

It is an exciting time to join Cal State Fullerton as we are an in demand comprehensive University that is driven to shape the future of education and foster a vibrant community of diverse students, faculty, staff, and administrators who uphold values of inclusive excellence, free speech, and an environment free from discrimination. We are continuously seeking individuals from various career disciplines that share the University’s mission and core values. We warmly welcome you to consider joining the Titan Community where minds expand and opportunities flourish.

About the Position:

The Department of Theatre and Dance at California State University of Fullerton strives to create a diverse inclusive environment that raises awareness, instills compassion, advocates for our community, and supports our students in their creative and academic goals. As a department we are committed to developing innovative and unique educational experiences. We strive to challenge our students to develop their curiosity as artists and cultural leaders of tomorrow. Our goal is to inspire, nurture, challenge, educate, and empower our students. We seek and exception individual to join our team as the Costume - Wardrobe Coordinator (Performing Arts Technician I). The ideal candidate in this role should have a positive attitude and an active, energetic mind that is characterized by highly ethical practices and a commitment to diversity, openness, flexibility, integrity, and kindness.

The Costume and Wardrobe Coordinator assists with costumes for all non-main stage productions, including Dance and Opera. Duties include pulling costumes according to size, create a detailed list of all costume pieces taken, maintain costumes during the run, making sure all costumes are returned to the lab clean, which includes taking and picking up from the dry cleaner. Responsible for returning costumes in a timely manner. Assists in resizing and restocking after the close of the show. Attend company meetings. Attends all tech rehearsals that require actors to wear costumes. The Costume and Wardrobe Coordinator organizes paperwork from the Designer and Stage Management to facilitate quick changes. Provides crew with assignments to ensure all duties are covered. Assists with training crew. Other duties as assigned

Essential Qualifications

Competition of professional training or applicable college coursework and practical experience. A minimum of one year of experience working for a theater, repertory, or stock company engaged in the applicable production specialty such as costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound and audio production. Working knowledge of design principles and the ability to translate design specifications, blueprints, or drawings into applicable costume, scenery, lighting and sound production. Ability to identify and appropriate materials and supplies needed for projects and manage materials budgets for production specialty and specific projects. Foundational knowledge of applicable software packages for the production specialty. General knowledge of historical periods as they relate to the production specialty. Working knowledge of and ability to use the patterns, methods, materials and equipment involved in the construction and reconstruction of costumes and related accessories. Ability to assist in the training and supervision of students involved in productions. General knowledge of methods and problems related to applicable production specialty area.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily and is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to complete the background check satisfactorily may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Preferred Qualifications

Completion of college courses in design and construction. Experience and extensive knowledge of costume crafts. Knowledge of costume and style periods. Knowledge of organizational techniques for storage spaces.

Special Working Conditions

Notice of Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Gender or Sex and Contact Information for Title IX Coordinator

Additional Information

California State University, Fullerton celebrates all forms of diversity and is deeply committed to fostering an inclusive environment where students, staff, administrators, and faculty thrive. Individuals interested in advancing the University’s strategic diversity goals are strongly encouraged to apply. Reasonable accommodations will be provided for qualified applicants with disabilities who self-disclose.

As of January 1, 2022, the CSU Out-of-State Employment Policy prohibits the hiring of employees to perform CSU-related work outside the state of California.

The person holding this position is considered a general mandated reporter under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and must comply with the requirement outlined in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised July 21, 2017.

Multiple positions may be hired from this recruitment based on the strength of the applicant pool.

If you are applying for a staff position, please note that you are not eligible to work concurrently in a staff position and an Academic Student position such as a Graduate Assistant, Teaching Associate, Instructional Student Assistant, or Student Assistant position.

Regular attendance is considered an essential job function; the inability to meet attendance requirements may preclude the employee from retaining employment.

Employee/applicant who applies for a position may be required to successfully complete job-related performance test(s) as part of the selection process.

Online application/resume must be received by electronic submission on the final filing date by 9:00 PM (Pacific Standard Time)/midnight (Eastern Standard Time). Applicants who fail to complete all sections of the online application form will be disqualified from consideration.

California State University, Fullerton is not a sponsoring agency for staff or management positions (i.e., H1-B Visas).

Hiring Preference

On-Campus CSUEU Employees

Advertised: Jul 18 2024 Pacific Daylight Time
Applications close: Aug 01 2024 Pacific Daylight Time

Closing Date/Time:

Fullerton, California 92831 United States View Map