Title:
Program Management Specialist
Functional Title:
Costume Shop Specialist
Category Status:
20-Nonexempt,Regular
Applicant Search Category:
Staff
University Authorized FTE:
100
Unit:
ARHU-Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center
Hiring Range Minimum:
41944
Hiring Range Maximum:
50332.8
Campus/College Information:
Founded in 1856, University of Maryland, College Park is the flagship institution in the University System of Maryland. Our 1,250-acre College Park campus is just minutes away from Washington, D.C., and the nexus of the nation’s legislative, executive, and judicial centers of power. This unique proximity to business and technology leaders, federal departments and agencies, and a myriad of research entities, embassies, think tanks, cultural centers, and non-profit organizations is simply unparalleled. Synergistic opportunities for our faculty and students abound and are virtually limitless in the nation’s capital and surrounding areas. The University is committed to attracting and retaining outstanding and diverse faculty and staff that will enhance our stature of preeminence in our three missions of teaching, scholarship, and full engagement in our community, the state of Maryland, and in the world.
Background Checks
Offers of employment are contingent on completion of a background check. Information reported by the background check will not automatically disqualify you from employment.
Position Summary/Purpose of Position:
The Costume Shop Technician (Draper), at the direction of the Costume Shop Manager, works as part of the team in the Costume Shop providing day to day support to the operations of the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center (The Clarice). The Costume Shop Technician (Draper) is responsible for a portion of draping, cutting, alteration, construction, or striking activities necessary for The Clarice as assigned. The Costume Shop Technician (Draper) may train and/or supervise volunteers, paid and unpaid student personnel, and contingent employees. The Costume Technician (Draper) also provides mentoring and hands-on training in costume alteration and construction to students.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is an integrated arts laboratory where artists, arts scholars and arts administrators collaborate to spark inspiration and build the future of the arts. As an intellectually curious and socially conscious community, we leverage creativity, scholarship, innovation and community engagement across the arts to foster expression, generate curiosity and inspire a greater good. The Clarice is part of the performing arts at Maryland community, which also includes the School of Music, the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies, the Michelle Smith Performing Arts Library and Maryland National Capital Park and Planning Commission.
Minimum Qualifications:
EDUCATION:
EXPERIENCE:
- Two years’ experience in administrative staff work.
REQUIRED
KNOWLEDGE
/
SKILLS
/
ABILITIES
:
- Elementary knowledge of reference and research methods and techniques used in collecting, compiling, and organizing data and information; of basic methods and techniques used in organizing and conducting studies and analyses or programs, procedures, and organizations; of basic analytical and statistical principles and techniques.
- Skill in the use of office automation software and its application; in operating manual and automated office equipment.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; to present ideas and information clearly and concisely both orally and in writing; to perform mathematical computations; to present statistical material in chart and graph form.
OTHER
:
Except for qualifications established by law, additional related experience and formal education in which one has gained the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for full performance of the work of the job class may be substituted for the education or experience requirement on a year-for-year basis with 30 college credits being equivalent to one year of experience.
Preferences:
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS
:
- Bachelor’s degree in performing arts or related field preferred
- 2 years of experience in costume draping for theatre, opera and dance
- 3 years of experience in costume construction for theatre, opera, and dance.
- Knowledge of current practices and procedures in professional performing arts costume shops.
- Familiarity with current costume shop equipment and technologies.
- Excellent communication, organization and management skills.
- 1 year of experience running fittings for theatre, opera and dance.
- 1 year of experience draping.
- Knowledge of costume and fashion history.
- Ability to read and interpret line drawings and renderings.
- Ability to work evenings and weekends as necessary.
- Advanced skills in costume construction including corsetry.
- Experience in a complex performing arts setting is preferred.
- Experience working in an educational environment and/or teaching.
- Experience in costume design or coordination.
Additional Certifications:
Job Risks
Not Applicable to This Position
Physical Demands
- Must be able to lift and manipulate objects up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to manipulate equipment, tools, supplies and/or exert force up to 50 pounds.
- Must be able to wear and work in personal protective equipment.
Diversity Statement:
The University of Maryland, College Park, an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws and regulations regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action; all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, protected veteran status, age, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, creed, marital status, political affiliation, personal appearance, or on the basis of rights secured by the First Amendment, in all aspects of employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.