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NDI New Mexico

Santa Fe Costumer

NDI New Mexico, Santa Fe, New Mexico, us, 87503

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Organization Mission National Dance Institute of New Mexico is founded with the knowledge that the arts have a unique power to engage and motivate children. The purpose of our distinctive programs is to help children develop discipline, a standard of excellence, and a belief in themselves that will carry over into all aspects of their lives.

Purpose Of Santa Fe Costumer Role The Santa Fe Costumer is responsible for overseeing Santa Fe’s costume department and the costuming needs for performances presented by the Santa Fe Outreach and Dance Barns programs. The Santa Fe Costumer reports to the Dance Barns Artistic Program Director and works to carry out the mission and policies of NDI New Mexico with excellence. The Costumer delegates duties and provides secondary oversight of the Santa Fe Costume Assistant and is a member of the organization’s Artistic Staff.

Primary Responsibilities

Responsible for costuming and shoes, including creation, rental, fitting, laundry, and storage

Prepares backstage areas for performances and is present backstage to address any costume needs during performances, including Dance Barns Spring Into Motion, Dance Barns Junior and Senior Level Showcases, Santa Fe and North Outreach Events, and special events as needed

Oversees Costume Assistant in preparing and transporting costumes, sets, props, and banners (in coordination with Technical Directors) to and from designated residency sites, and directs costuming for those residency performances as needed

Prepares and launders t-shirts for Santa Fe and North Outreach assemblies, in‑school events, small residencies, and special events and related programs as needed

Manages costume volunteers and assistants

Orders, maintains, and organizes shoe supply for Santa Fe and North Advanced Training Teams and oversees distribution and fitting at start‑up of these programs, both during the school year and for related summer programs

General Duties

Schedules regular office hours at The Dance Barns, 15–20 hours per week

Works off‑site hours as needed with permission from supervisor

Attends all enrichment workshops and meetings as needed, including joint staff meetings

Maintains regular communication and coordinates closely with Program Artistic Directors and Albuquerque Costumer to assist with Albuquerque programs’ needs, sharing resources when available and addressing inventory changes, needs, additions, etc.

Inputs and maintains information into a costume inventory (when implemented)

Upholds all Management and HR policies and procedures

Working Conditions, Environment and Physical Requirements

Functions performed in a variety of environments including NDI New Mexico offices, schools, residency sites, and other locations

Requires reliable transportation and reimbursable in‑state travel to NDI New Mexico locations, participating schools, residency sites, and community events

Requires weekend and evening hours

May be required to lift up to 25 lbs.

May be required to navigate stairs

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

Sewing skills; creation of new costumes, and maintenance and tailoring of current stock

Creative vision for aesthetic presentation of costumes in dance performances

Core NDI New Mexico Employee Requirements

Believes in the mission of the organization

Strives for excellence in this job with a “Can Do” attitude

Ability to work with people of all backgrounds and ages

Highly organized, detail‑oriented and result‑driven

Ability to prioritize work and multi‑task to meet priorities

Supports teamwork and collaboration by demonstrating strong interpersonal skills

Communicates effectively through clear speaking, writing and effective listening

Behaves respectfully, ethically and with personal integrity

Operates in a fiscally responsible manner

Demonstrates adaptability through a willingness to be flexible and versatile in a changing work environment while maintaining effectiveness and efficiency

Professional appearance and telephone manner

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