Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Designer position

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Worcester State University is a liberal arts and sciences university with a long tradition of academic excellence dating back to 1874, as well as an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer that seeks to reflect the diversity of its community. The workforce is dedicated to academic quality, student-centered programming, engaged citizenship, open exchanges of ideas, diversity and inclusiveness, and civility and integrity.

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Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Supervisor (9‑month position)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Department Chair will meet with the Theatre Costume Designer and will confer with the Theatre Costume Designer and members of the Theatre area faculty as needed regarding the performance of the Designer's duties.

General Statement of Duties: The Theatre Costume Supervisor will supervise the costume shop in the theatre area of the Visual and Performing Arts Department and/or mentor student designers for VPA Theatre area productions. This is a 9‑month position with a 12‑week non‑service period from May through August.

(E) = Essential

Required Qualifications:

• Strong costume shop skills, including research, conceptualization, sketching and rendering.
• Good collaborative skills.
• Strong organizational and time‑management skills.
• Ability to work flexible and extended hours. Occasional nights and weekends may be required based on the department's production calendar.

This is a full‑time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. The firm annual salary range for this position is $50,000–$55,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education. Worcester State University recommends that all employees be vaccinated against COVID‑19 before they begin employment.

• A choice of 8 different pre‑taxed, health insurance plan options.
• A choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options.
• Life insurance up to 8x the annual salary.
• Long‑term disability coverage.
• Dental insurance.
• 20 vacation days accrued per year.
• 15 sick days accrued per year.
• 5 personal days per year.
• Paid holidays.
• Tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children.
• and more…

We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. M/F/D/V members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

Applicants must apply online and may do so by visiting worcester.edu/careers, and submitting a cover letter, resume, and the contact information of three professional references. For assistance with uploading materials, log a ticket via the Help Desk link, or contact us directly at 508‑929‑8053.