Associate Costume Shop Lead - Summer Theatre Season

University of Colorado Boulder; Boulder (CO); On-site; USD 27,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, seeks an Associate Costume Shop Manager for the 2027 CSF Season. This role supports the success of the festival by coordinating costume shop activities and collaborating with designers and shop staff.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The position runs through August 2027 with potential for March/April 2027 remote work depending on

Qualifications

• At least one year of related experience is required.
• Appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with the CSF Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designers to produce and realize costume designs.
• Assist the CSF Costume Designers in rehearsals and fittings as needed.
• Participate in all costume shop operations as directed.
• Collaborate with the CSF Costume Shop Manager in labor scheduling, materials purchasing and returns, rental arrangements, laundry and dry cleaning, and other duties as assigned.
• Assist the CSF Costume Shop Manager in delegating shop projects as needed.
• Manage and direct costume department supervisors, staff and volunteers.
• This position requires additional online training to gain authorization to operate university vehicles.
• Monitor team safety, morale, and quality control and communicate regularly with the CSF Production Manager to strategize solutions and ensure that build operations are properly resourced.
• Assume leadership of costumes operations when Costume Shop Manager is off site or off contract.
• Adhere to the policies set forth in the CSF Standard Access and Locking Procedures.
• This position reports directly to the Costume Shop Manager.

Skills

Collaboration

Communication

Technical skills

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Sewing machines

Job description

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, located on the campus of the University of Colorado Boulder, seeks an Associate Costume Shop Manager for the 2027 CSF Season. This role supports the success of the festival by coordinating costume shop activities and collaborating with designers and shop staff.

CU Boulder is an Equal Opportunity Employer, with a commitment to a diverse and inclusive workplace. The position runs through August 2027 with potential for March/April 2027 remote work depending on