PT Wardrobe Supervisor - HSC102

• Location New York, NY, 10038,United States
• Base Pay $20.00 - $30.00 / Hour
• Job Category PT Staff
• Employee Type PT Staff

The Sands College of Performing Arts at Pace University is seeking a dynamic, detail-oriented and organized individual to serve as the part-time Wardrobe Supervisor. In addition to the department supervisor, Costume Shop Manager, the part-time Wardrobe Supervisor will also be under the direction of the Director of Production.

• Responsible for leading the backstage wardrobe crew on each production.
• Provide any necessary training to seasonal staff as well as help create and maintain a healthy and safe working environment, both in the shop and backstage.
• Work with costume shop staff and designer to review all costume pieces and costume plot.
• Work with the SM team on assigning dressing room, developing the backstage tracks for the wardrobe team and choreograph any necessary quick changes.
• Create and maintain backstage tracks for each member of the wardrobe crew.
• Create and maintain all wardrobe paperwork, including documentation/tracking sheets of wardrobe inventory per show.
• Attend and/or watch video of designer run to determine quick changes and other costume related problems.
• Responsible for loading in and striking costumes for each production, leading a team of student workers.
• Responsible for setting up dressing rooms and backstage costume areas prior to actors arriving.
• Manage the wardrobe crew’s tasks of repairing and cleaning costume pieces prior to each technical rehearsal and performance.
• Coordinate with the costume shop staff, student crews and/or designers to ensure a production handoff and technical rehearsal experience.
• Foster and maintain a positive and production work environment, specifically backstage and dressing rooms.
• Ensure that the wardrobe rooms, backstage areas and dressing rooms are kept in a clean and tidy manner.
• Remain calm in a high intensity environment and support the wardrobe team in stressful repairs/changes.
• Read all show reports (rehearsal, production meetings, technical rehearsal, performance) and respond as necessary.
• Adhere to all safety protocols at all times.
• Performs other such duties as may be assigned from time to time.

• BA or equivalent work experience.
• 3 years of experience in the field.
• Ability to lift, carry and move up to 50 pounds of equipment, up and down stairs in varied lighting conditions.
• Ability to work in dark spaces.
• Ability to sit/stand for long periods of time, and bend, stoop or kneel while assisting actors, staff and/or designer in execution of duties as assigned.
• Ability to work in and with proper personal protective equipment. Ability to safely operate shop equipment and tools.
• The ideal individual will have a strong drive to provide high-quality work, the ability to exercise good judgment in a variety of situations.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication, organizational skills and the ability to work as a part of the team.
• Ability to manage time and productivity effectively.
• Ability to multitask and achieve tight deadlines.
• Proficiency in costume and wig repairs.
• Proficiency in quick changes and backstage organization.
• Ability to lead a backstage crew.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively with members of the costume department, including student labor and designers.
• Ability to work with students in all areas of production, and help aid in their learning journey.
• An understanding of body diversity and a commitment to leading a safe, body positive costume shop, dressing rooms and backstage.
• Ability to work well under pressure and respond calmly, with curiosity and efficiency to notes generated during the production, rehearsal and tech process.
• Ability to work in an environment with adapting priorities based on the needs of the production, while maintaining a spirit of creative thinking and problem-solving.
• Drive to collaborate to achieve common goals, flexible and detail-oriented.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.
• Team player that requires minimal guidance to accomplish tasks that involve instructing, coaching, demonstrating, supervising, and working alongside students of various…