Alabama State University
Salary:
Negotiable Location :
Montgomery, AL Job Type:
Full-time Staff Job Number:
STF-25-0129 Department:
Academic Affairs Division:
College of Visual & Performing Arts Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Description Alabama State University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, invites applications to fill the position of Costume Shop Supervisor. The successful applicant will manage the daily operations of the costume shop, to include maintaining shop equipment, ordering supplies, supervising students, and have an active role in the execution of department productions and related activities.
Duties and Responsibilities: Plans the operation of the costume shop for the entire season of theatrical productions and for individual productions Performs minor repairs to sewing machines, serge machines, and other shop equipment as necessary Coordinates and schedules costume shop lab hours for students Oversees and instructs students in the execution of the costume design for productions Oversees production build and student crews for rehearsals and performances Supervises purchasing of fabric, notions and other costume shop supplies Oversees inventory of costumes and materials Supervises the construction, alteration, repair, cleaning/maintenance and storage of theatrical costumes, the construction or purchasing of wigs and theatrical make up Coordinates space usage for cast dressing needs Oversees and inventories donations of clothing and materials to costume shop Strikes costumes after each production and performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma and 1 year of experience in costuming, sewing, or other closely related field. Must have working knowledge of theater production operations and procedures, supervisory practices and principles, principles and practices and techniques of costume construction, various eras and appearance of vintage clothing, skills in making patterns, cutting, draping, sewing, dying and fitting costumes. Master's of Fine Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or a Bachelor's degree in Theater, Costume Design or related field or Costume Design or related field preferred.
Supplemental Information EEOC STATEMENT: It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental MetLife Group Life Insurance Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick Leave Annual Leave Paid Holidays State Retirement Program Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance
Click to visit the Alabama State University website for full benefit descriptions.
Negotiable Location :
Montgomery, AL Job Type:
Full-time Staff Job Number:
STF-25-0129 Department:
Academic Affairs Division:
College of Visual & Performing Arts Opening Date:
08/07/2025 Closing Date:
10/6/2025 11:59 PM Central
Job Description Alabama State University, College of Visual and Performing Arts, invites applications to fill the position of Costume Shop Supervisor. The successful applicant will manage the daily operations of the costume shop, to include maintaining shop equipment, ordering supplies, supervising students, and have an active role in the execution of department productions and related activities.
Duties and Responsibilities: Plans the operation of the costume shop for the entire season of theatrical productions and for individual productions Performs minor repairs to sewing machines, serge machines, and other shop equipment as necessary Coordinates and schedules costume shop lab hours for students Oversees and instructs students in the execution of the costume design for productions Oversees production build and student crews for rehearsals and performances Supervises purchasing of fabric, notions and other costume shop supplies Oversees inventory of costumes and materials Supervises the construction, alteration, repair, cleaning/maintenance and storage of theatrical costumes, the construction or purchasing of wigs and theatrical make up Coordinates space usage for cast dressing needs Oversees and inventories donations of clothing and materials to costume shop Strikes costumes after each production and performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications High school diploma and 1 year of experience in costuming, sewing, or other closely related field. Must have working knowledge of theater production operations and procedures, supervisory practices and principles, principles and practices and techniques of costume construction, various eras and appearance of vintage clothing, skills in making patterns, cutting, draping, sewing, dying and fitting costumes. Master's of Fine Arts degree, Bachelor of Fine Arts degree or a Bachelor's degree in Theater, Costume Design or related field or Costume Design or related field preferred.
Supplemental Information EEOC STATEMENT: It is the policy of Alabama State University to provide equal employment opportunities without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, marital status, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION: Consistent with its obligations under the law, the University will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job.
Federal law requires identity and employment eligibility verification on Form I-9 within three (3) business days of employment.
All positions require the passing of a background check and some the passing of a drug screen. Blue Cross Blue Shield of Alabama Group Health and Dental MetLife Group Life Insurance Guardian Life Inusrance Group Long-Term Disability Insurance Employee Assistance Program Sick Leave Annual Leave Paid Holidays State Retirement Program Flexible Spending Account Tuition Assistance
Click to visit the Alabama State University website for full benefit descriptions.