Costumer Associate, Theater Department- Part Time

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc.; Baltimore (MD); On-site; USD 27,552 - 34,440; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Free parking permit

Retirement savings plans

Job summary

The Chronicle Of Higher Education, Inc. is looking for a part-time Costumer Associate in Baltimore, Maryland. Responsibilities include assisting in costume production, building assigned costumes, and maintaining clean work areas. Applicants should have a Bachelor's degree with 1 year of relevant experience or an Associate's degree with 3 years of similar experience.

This position requires effective communication with the team and the ability to work overtime during peak periods. Benefits include paid sick leave and a free parking permit.

Qualifications

• 1 year experience with costume related activities or 3 years with an Associate's degree.
• Ability to work overtime during peak periods.
• Must be able to assist with productions and maintain clear work areas.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all aspects of costume production.
• Build costumes assigned by the designer.
• Communicate problems and solutions with team members.

Skills

Costume construction

Sewing and alterations

Inventory management

Team communication

Education

Bachelor's degree

Associate's degree

Job description

Class Description

The Costumer Associate is responsible for the designer and costumestaff in the completion of productions and costume related activities.

The costume related activities include, but are not limited to, maintaining stock, constructing costumes, fittings, making alterations, laundering, helping with inventory, and keeping costume areas clear and organized. The position may serve as dressers for productions.

Minimum Requirements

Bachelor's degree and 1 year experience with costume related activities or an Associate's degree with 3 years of similar experience. Able to work overtime during peak periods and fill in for absences as needed.

Class Specific Essential Duties

• Assists in all aspects of costume production.
• Builds, either by machine or hand, the costumes assigned.
• Completes sewing projects assigned.
• Communicates with team members concerning problems and their possible solutions.
• Plans and executes the dyeing and painting of fabrics.
• Purchases materials either locally or otherwise for productions.
• Borrow and/or returns borrowed items from other theaters.
• Maintains wigs/hair for productions.
• Cleaning the workroom and sewing machines.
• Attends production meetings and costume related meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

CCBC Part Time Benefits At A Glance

BENEFIT SUMMARY

• Supplemental (Retirement Annuities) 403(b) and 457(b): Tax‑sheltered annuities – 403(b). Payroll salary reduction authorization is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms. The 403(b) supplemental retirement plan is available to all CCBC employees (Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees).
• Roth 403(b): A savings feature that is available when you open a 403(b) account. The Roth 403(b) savings feature allows employees to contribute after‑tax dollars and then withdraw tax‑free dollars from their account upon retirement. The Roth 403(b) savings feature is only offered by the following vendors: TIAA‑CREF and VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. Adjunct Faculty, Part Time Associates and Full Time employees are eligible to save for retirement using the Roth 403(b) savings feature. Employees may contribute traditional pre‑tax 403(b) dollars and Roth 403(b) post‑tax dollars simultaneously. The savings limits are combined for the Traditional 403(b) and the Roth 403(b) contributions.
• Deferred Compensation Plan – 457(b) offered through VOYA Financial Advisors, Inc. The 457(b) salary reduction authorization form is needed. The form is available on SharePoint Forms/Human Resources Forms.

Parking

Free. Must obtain a parking permit from the Department of Public Safety to use on all campuses.

Sick and Safe Leave

CCBC is pleased to offer paid sick and safe leave for part‑time employees. Paid sick and safe leave is earned by all part‑time employees including credit and non‑credit adjunct faculty, part‑time associates and other part‑time employees.