Executive Costume Shop Lead for Summer Shakespeare

University of Colorado System; Allenspark (CO); On-site; USD 32,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid sick leave

Job summary

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, based on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, seeks a Costume Shop Manager to lead costume operations for a four-show repertory season in two theatres. The role spans January 2027 through mid-July 2027 with design input starting earlier.

Responsibilities include supervising department heads, budgeting, staff training, and cross-department coordination, ensuring safety and compliance with applicable agreements.

Qualifications

• 1+ year of related experience required; appropriate education will substitute for experience on a year-for-year basis.
• A valid driver’s license required for this position.
• Additional online training to gain authorization to operate university vehicles.

Responsibilities

• Oversee entire costume operations for CSF including costume crafts, wigs & makeup, and wardrobe for a four-show repertory season in two theatres.
• Supervise costume department heads including the Costume Crafts, Wig & Makeup, and Wardrobe supervisors.

Skills

Collaboration & communication

Technical skills

Deadline management

Education

3+ years supervisory experience in theatrical costume production

Tools

Microsoft Office

G Suite

Job description

The Colorado Shakespeare Festival, based on the University of Colorado Boulder campus, seeks a Costume Shop Manager to lead costume operations for a four-show repertory season in two theatres. The role spans January 2027 through mid-July 2027 with design input starting earlier.

Responsibilities include supervising department heads, budgeting, staff training, and cross-department coordination, ensuring safety and compliance with applicable agreements.