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The Department of Theatre and Dance invites applicants for a part-time Costume Shop Assistant. The position is secured by a one-year contract.  

Rewards & Benefits

• Competitive compensation plus comprehensive benefits plan including health, dental, and vision insurance and retirement plan options including a fixed pension plan or a 401(A) with generous employer contributions;
• Paid leave provisions including sick and holiday leave; impressive educational benefits including tuition-free study plus supplemental tuition aid;
• A rich array of services, programs and benefits to help employees advance in their career and enhance the quality of their personal life, including professional development programs and services, employee EAP and wellness programs, discounted membership to the on-campus fitness center, and access to the Campus and Community Child Care Center.

KEY RESPONSBILITIES

Reporting to the Chair, the successful candidate will:

• Serve as a communication link for designers, Costume Shop Manager, and students;
• In collaboration with the Costume Shop Supervisor, schedule work-weeks, delegate specific show assignments, set and maintain deadlines, establish long term planning for the costume shop;
• Provide leadership, coordination, and planning of day-to-day operations of the costume shop;
• Discuss each design with the Designer and Costume Shop Supervisor;
• Calculate yardage estimates and needs (notions, zippers, etc.) for each costume;
• Instruct the Stitchers on the accurate construction of the costume;
• Perform drafting or draping of costume pieces for rendered designs;
• Tailor or alter costumes, as needed; 
• Attend and may supervise others in fittings of constructed or pulled costumes; 
• Assist in the restocking or reorganization of costume stock; 
• Attend all costume shop meetings;
• Promote a commitment to anti-racism, Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion;
• Assist managing shop equipment including repairs, routine maintenance, laundry as necessary;
• Stocks and monitors shop supplies;
• Maintains a safe, healthy, and clean work /shop environment; 
• Assist in taking measurements in coordination with the costume designer and shop supervisor;
• Meet with the Costume Shop Supervisor at the beginning of each workday to discuss jobs to be accomplished for the day;
• Meet with the Costume Shop Supervisor to discuss strike;
• Assist in making notes of which pieces need to be sent to dry cleaning, which will return to stock, and assist in coordinating the return of any borrowed or rented costumes;
• Assist in leading the work for student workers when the Costume Shop Supervisor is unavailable;
• Ability to work a varied schedule and be available for evenings and weekends at predetermined times;
• Exhibit self-reliance, creative problem-solving skills, and willingness to seek out all possible solutions to challenges;
• Remain calm under stress; deescalate when appropriate. Have the interpersonal awareness to read a situation and the needs of those involved. Resolve conflict calmly and succinctly;
• Ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment and adapt to changing priorities and timelines;
• Demonstrate behavior showing a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion. Perform work in a manner that is consistent with that commitment;
• Interrupt behaviors that hinder diversity and inclusion efforts.

This is a part-time (50%), temporary, professional position represented by UUP and beginning as soon as possible. The salary for this position is $18,300.

Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor's Degree;
• 2 or more years of costume shop experience;
• Demonstrated understanding of the costume design and construction processes;
• Specialized training or experience with tailoring, altering, and original pattern creation;
• Demonstrated organizational and leadership skills;
• Demonstrated communication skills: written, oral, visual; 
• Experience machine and hand-sewing;
• Experience sewing with a pattern. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience using industrial machines;
• Experience with machine maintenance and repair.

About SUNY Fredonia

The State University of New York at Fredonia is one of the crown jewels in the 64-campus State University of New York system. Founded in 1826, Fredonia is a highly ranked comprehensive, selective, public, residential, liberal arts university that enrolls approximately 4,000 undergraduate and graduate students in 80+ majors and 50+ minors. Fredonia is consistently ranked as a top public university for academics, value, and social mobility. Fredonia is known for its strong academic programs, professional, award-winning faculty, a welcoming, inclusive atmosphere, and a strong focus on student success. The 256-acre campus, known for beautiful green spaces and attractive architecture, is located one mile from the shore of Lake Erie in beautiful Western New York with ready access to fishing, swimming, and lakefront attractions. Fredonia is centrally located between several large metropolitan areas. It is one hour south of Buffalo and Niagara Falls, 45 minutes north of Erie, PA, and just 2 ½ hours from Pittsburgh, Cleveland, or Toronto. Fredonia is a safe village community with beautiful Victorian homes situated in the heart of Western New York wine country. The location affords res...idents all four authentic weather seasons; warm and sunshine-filled, yet comfortable spring and summer, vibrant colors across rolling hills with the changing leaves of autumn, and the picturesque landscapes and accompanying outdoor activities of winter. SUNY provides a competitive salary and benefits package. Fredonia's faculty and staff focus on ensuring that all students will achieve the Institutional Learning Goals: -SKILLED Develop Intellectual and Applied Skills, Literacies and Knowledge -CONNECTED Engage Community and Diversity: Local Stewardship, Global Citizenship -CREATIVE Demonstrate Scholarship, Artistry, and Innovation -RESPONSIBLE Activate Sustainability, Ethics, Leadership, and Professionalism.

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