Technician, Theatre-Costumes

St. Louis Community College; Ferguson (MO); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a passionate Theatre Technician to create stunning costume and makeup designs for various productions. This role involves training student workers, managing budgets, and ensuring a well-organized costume inventory. Join a vibrant community dedicated to empowering students and fostering creativity in the performing arts. With opportunities for professional growth and a supportive work environment, this position is perfect for those looking to make a significant impact in the theatre world while enjoying a balanced work-life culture.

Benefits

Tuition waivers for employees and dependents

Health insurance options

Retirement contribution match

Generous time off package

Professional development opportunities

Qualifications

• Create costume, makeup, and accessory designs for productions.
• Train student workers and maintain costume inventory.

Responsibilities

• Attend production meetings and research plays for design.
• Construct designed pieces and oversee costume inventory.
• Train and supervise student volunteers.

Skills

Costume Design

Makeup Design

Budget Management

Training

Education

B.A. in Theatre Arts

B.A. in Costume Design or Fashion

Job description

Title: Technician, Theatre

Employee Classification: Part Time Classified/A/P

Department: Theatre Operations

Salary Range: 16.20

Who we are:

We are not-for-profit: St. Louis Community college (STLCC) is a non-profit institution dedicated to empowering students, expanding minds, and changing lives. Employees are committed to strengthening the St. Louis community with inclusive and transformative education.

We are a respected employer: For 60 years, STLCC has served the St. Louis community, expanding to 4 main campuses, 2 education centers, 2 workforce training centers, and 5 centers of excellence. More than one-half of the households in St. Louis have at least one member who has taken classes at STLCC.

We make an impact in the community: Through credit courses, continuing education, and workforce development programs, STLCC annually serves nearly 69,000 students. More than 80% of career and technical graduates employed in their fields or continue their education at four-year institutions within six months of graduation. STLCC sends more transfer students to Missouri's four-year colleges/universities than anyone else.

We value Diversity, equity & inclusion: STLCC is committed to fostering an atmosphere of appreciation for all people, regardless of race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, national origin, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or class.

What you get:

Benefits package [for full-time employees]: STLCC offers one of the best benefit packages in the St. Louis area. As a STLCC employee you will have access to a 100% match on your contribution to retirement, two health insurance plans options that are no cost to the employee - including an HSA option, low-cost life insurance with a 3x salary benefit, and other low-cost benefits including dental, vision, AD&D, ST LT disability insurance.

Opportunity to grow: Over half of our employees have served the college for more than 12 years, exploring different career paths and advancing to higher level positions.

Education & training opportunities: STLCC offers tuition waivers for employees [full-time and part-time] + their dependents. Full-time employees can take advantage of tuition reimbursement for other institutions after just 6 months of service, and an annual professional development allotment.

Work/life balance: Full-time STLCC employees have access to a generous time off package, including holidays, vacation, personal days, medical leave, and other leave options. Our holiday schedule even includes a paid winter holiday at the end of the calendar year.

Commitment to wellness: STLCC HR boasts a dedicated health and wellness specialist who is enthusiastic about creating a culture of wellness throughout the College. With access to college wellness vendors, employees are educated, motivated, and rewarded for healthy behaviors. STLCC employees and anyone living in their household also have access to an employee assistance program (EAP) that can help them with virtually any life need.

The basics of this position:

Technician, Theatre creates the costume, makeup and accessory designs for each production of the Florissant Valley Theatre and Design, Visual and Performing Arts Department; trains student workers as needed to assist in production; maintains the organizing system for the costume storage and accessories; monitors the budget for each production.

What you'll do:

• *Attends meetings of the staff and area, specifically production meetings.
  
  *Researches background of plays in productions and creates designs from research.
  
  *Constructs designed pieces for productions
  
  *Acquires pieces that need to be purchased for productions.
  
  *Trains and oversees student volunteers and workers.
  
  *Oversees Costume Parade, Dress Rehearsals and Load-In/ Load-Out of production.
  
  *Organizes and maintains the costume inventory, replenishing stock as needed.
  
  *Performs other job related duties as assigned.

Education, experience, and other requirements:

B.A. in theatre arts or at least three years of related experience

Preferred Qualifications:

B.A. in Costume Design or Fashion