Theatre Arts Costume Technician - 45%

Description

FILING DEADLINE : Deadline Extended to August 22, 2024

Please note : Only completed applications from applicants that meet minimum qualifications for this position will be forwarded to the search committee.

Materials and applications will not be accepted after the filing deadline. It is the applicant's responsibility to be sure that ALL required materials, noted under application procedures section of this job announcement are submitted by the filling deadline in order to be given consideration.

Please contact the Human Resources staff person assigned to this recruitment (see the more about SRJC section of the job announcement) if any questions.

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS :

• Salary Range : $ -$ per hour (23 / 24 Classified Salary Schedule); maximum initial placement at mid-range, which is $ per hour (placement within this range is based on assessment of previous experience as documented in application materials).
• Fringe Benefits : The District offers a competitive health & benefits package for employees and eligible dependents. You can learn more on our .
• Leave / Holiday time : Full-time classified Unit members earn 8 hours of sick leave and start off accruing hours of vacation for each month worked (accrual rate increases after first year of employment and rates are pro-rated for part-time employees).

Employees are also compensated for holidays recognized by the District (17 holidays / year, pro-rated for part-time employees).

JOB DESCRIPTION :

Under general supervision, provides technical and artistic support for the construction and maintenance of theatrical costumes;

performs related work as required.

This is a regular, Part-time (.45 FTE), 9-months per year, classified position. The tentative work schedule will be 18 hours a week within the district's core hours of Monday through Friday, 8 : 00am - 5 : 00pm.

This position is contingent upon funding and Board approval.

SCOPE :

The Theater Arts Costume Technician recommends costume design and concepts for theater productions; supervises students in the construction and maintenance of theatrical costumes;

and purchases necessary supplies and equipment.

ABOUT SRJC :

Santa Rosa Junior College has been an integral part of the Sonoma County community and its rich history, beauty and culture for more than 100 years.

Many of SRJC’s students are drawn to the college for its academic excellence, superb faculty and staff, comprehensive student services and beautiful grounds.

SRJC’s mission is to passionately cultivate learning through the creative, intellectual, physical, social, emotional, aesthetic and ethical development of our diverse community.

At SRJC, we value learning that includes :

• Excellent and innovative instruction and support services;
• A learning- and learner-centered environment;
• A welcoming physical environment;
• Equity-minded faculty and staff with a caring and supportive attitude among faculty and staff;
• Access to programs and courses that lead to transfer and / or gainful employment.
• Access to lifelong learning opportunities

In 2022, SRJC served approximately 20,555 students each semester and is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and anti-racism.

SRJC is a designated Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), reflecting the great responsibility that the College has to the educational attainment and economic well-being of the surrounding community.

We also support diverse learning communities including, APASS, HSI Connections, Puente, Umoja. SRJC received the INSIGHT Into Diversity Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Award for the past three consecutive years and SRJC was the only California Community College recipient of this award.

This award recognizes colleges and universities that demonstrate an outstanding commitment to diversity and inclusion. The ideal candidate will share SRJC’s commitment to be an inclusive, diverse and sustainable learning community that engages the whole person.

Please see the following Online Resources to learn more about SRJC :

Essential Functions

KEY DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

Examples of key duties are interpreted as being descriptive and not restrictive in nature. Incumbents routinely perform approximately 80% of the duties below.

• Drafts patterns, cuts and constructs costumes for plays produced by the Theater Arts department.
• Assists instructors in the instruction of students in costume construction, lab equipment and costume maintenance.
• Organizes and maintains costume storage, including the transportation, cleaning and repair of costumes.
• Coordinates the costume lab, including tracking of area budget.
• Purchases materials needed for the costume lab; researches and purchases new equipment for the costume lab; maintains lab equipment.
• 6Tracks costume rentals.
• Attends production meetings for plays to be produced; maintains essential reference binder (known as the costume bible’) for productions.
• Reads and researches plays to be produced.
• May supervise student and short-term, non-continuing employees.

ABILITY TO :

• Organize workload within required time limits of show schedules; direct and assist students with a diverse skill level; communicate effectively in English;
• follow and give oral and written communications; identify problems and recommend solutions; maintain cooperative working relationships;

demonstrate sensitivity to, and respect for a diverse population.

KNOWLEDGE OF :

• Principles and techniques of costume design; costume maintenance and storage; fashion history; industrial equipment used in the production of theatrical costumes;
• pattern drafting and draping; make-up and hair design; state of the art materials used in the production of theatrical costumes;

standard office productivity software; clothing construction, jewelry making, leather work and other costume related crafts.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates / incumbents must meet the minimum qualifications as detailed below, or file for equivalency. Equivalency decisions are made on the basis of a combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities.

If requesting consideration on the basis of equivalency, an Equivalency Application is required at the time of interest in a position (equivalency decisions are made by Human Resources, in coordination with the department where the vacancy exists, if needed.)

Education :

Bachelor’s degree in theater or related field.

Experience :

Increasingly responsible experience in managing a costume shop, including constructing and maintaining theatrical costumes.

Previous experience in costume design is preferred.

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE :

This classification requires the use of a personal or District vehicle while conducting District business. Must possess a valid (Class C) California driver’s license and an acceptable driving record.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS :

Must be able to perform physical activities such as, but not limited to, lifting equipment (up to 50 lbs. unassisted), bending, standing, climbing or walking.

Must be able to safely use industrial equipment used commonly in the production of theatrical costumes.

Preferred qualifications :

• Experience in educational theatre / working with students is preferred.
• Education / certificate work in patternmaking for fashion, and / or demonstrated expertise in patternmaking for theatre is preferred.
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