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Approval of remote and hybrid work is not guaranteed regardless of work location. For additional information on remote work at Penn State, see Notice to Out of State Applicants . POSITION SPECIFICS The Penn State School of Theatre Costume Shop is seeking a manager to oversee its day-to-day operations and work in direct consultation with Costume Faculty.

The Costume Shop Manager serves as a central coordinator for production processes within the costume area and ensures that all costume-related operations are executed efficiently, safely, and within budget.

This role is responsible for office management, budgeting, purchasing, scheduling of fittings, overseeing and maintaining costume stock, and training and supervising wardrobe crew personnel.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

1. Production Coordination

• Coordinate the production process in the costume shop.
• Collaborate with Costume Faculty, the Workroom Supervisor, and Costume Designers to plan builds, rentals, stock pulls, and purchases for each production.
• Maintain show and shop budgets; provide weekly budget updates.
• Purchase and track items purchased for productions, including managing returns of unused items.
• Implement existing and new costume shop policies in consultation with Costume Faculty and Staff.

2. Fittings and Scheduling

• Schedule all costume fittings for productions.
• Assemble cast lists and acquire class schedules.
• Coordinate personnel necessary for each fitting.
• Utilize email calendar systems to manage and facilitate scheduling logistics.

3. Costume Stock and Rentals Management

• Maintain and supervise costume stock.
• Create and maintain a digital database to track all stock pieces, including rented costumes.
• Serve as Costume Rental Manager, meeting with clients in-person and establishing distance rental protocols.
• Manage invoicing, supervise restocking of returned costumes, and follow up with clients regarding returns.
• Organize and supervise restocking following production strike.

4. Wardrobe Supervision and Production Support

• Train and supervise the Wardrobe Head.
• Facilitate training of wardrobe crew.
• Meet with crew prior to load-in to review responsibilities and demonstrate necessary skills.
• Organize and facilitate load-in from shop to theatre spaces for technical rehearsals.
• Attend dress rehearsals and maintain a hands-on presence backstage as needed.
• Assist with training related to quick changes, backstage protocol, and traffic control.
• Coordinate backstage layout with technical direction regarding dressing booth placement.
• Assist with strike by coordinating dry cleaning, supervising laundry processes, and ensuring proper storage of costumes.

5. Shop Operations and Inventory

• Order, purchase, and maintain inventory of costume shop supplies.
• Establish and maintain paperwork systems to track inventory and budgetary needs.
• Consult with Costume Faculty and Staff to procure materials for productions.
• Maintain costume shop equipment and supplies, including arranging cleaning, repairs, and replacement as necessary.
• Coordinate organization and maintenance of shop craft areas, laundry/dye room, fitting rooms, and dressing rooms across theatre spaces.

The Costume Shop Manager will also serve as liaison with Costume Faculty and the Workroom Supervisor on costume-related matters and may teach a relevant course as needed. Important Note: To coordinate and support costume operations, the Costume Shop Manager will perform the physical tasks required to manage, transport, organize, and mainta