Technician, Theatre-Costumes

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

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a passionate Theatre Technician to join their dynamic team. This role involves creating stunning costume and makeup designs for various productions while training and supervising student workers. You will play a vital role in organizing costume inventory and managing production budgets, ensuring each performance is a visual delight. If you have a flair for creativity and a commitment to fostering talent in the arts, this opportunity is perfect for you. Join a community-focused institution that values diversity and inclusion, and make a lasting impact on students and the local community.

Qualifications

• B.A. in Theatre Arts or 3 years of related experience required.
• Strong skills in costume and makeup design essential.

Responsibilities

• Create costume, makeup, and accessory designs for productions.
• Train student workers and maintain costume inventory.
• Oversee production meetings and manage budgets.

Skills

Costume Design

Makeup Design

Budget Management

Training and Supervision

Education

B.A. in Theatre Arts

3+ years of related experience

Job description

Apply now Job no: 496181
Work type: Part-time
Location: Florissant Valley Campus
Categories: Visual & Performing Arts

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.

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.