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Fall Costume & Wardrobe Intern

THEATRE COSTUME & WARDROBE INTERN- FALL 2022
 
I.    POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide excellent technical expertise in the areas of Costume Construction and Wardrobe management for ECCT productions, rentals and special events. To help oversee day to day costume shop operations. To be an active member of the Production Staff, assisting in the areas of hair and makeup and properties as capable.
II.    POSITION CHARACTERISTICS:
Recruited by:           Executive Director
 
Salary/Benefits:   $5600 for 14 weeks

Schedule:       September 12, 2022- December 18, 2022
                  Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and
                  weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule
 
III.   POSITION RELATIONSHIPS:
Reports to:       Head Costumer
 
Supervises:      Community volunteers
 
Coordinates with: Costume Shop Manager, Crew Heads
 
IV.  POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
·   BA/BS in Costume Design, Theatre, Fashion Merchandising or related field desired or comparable experience in the field
·   Demonstrated costume design ability
·   Advanced sewing skills appreciated; intermediate accepted
·   Knowledge of theatrical style, conventions and terminology
·   Strong oral communication skills
·   Background in or appreciation of theatre
·   Demonstrated ability to recruit and work with volunteers
·   Ability to manage several projects simultaneously
·   Strong organizational skills and highly motivated with strong work ethic
·   Ability to work with minimal supervision
 




V.   PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES AND SAMPLE TASKS:

·   Provide costume construction and wardrobe management assistance for 5 ECCT Fall 2022 productions including DON'T LET THE PIGEON DRIVE THE BUS, THE HOBBIT, THE ROCKY HORROR SHOW, RUDOLPH THE RED-NOSED REINDEER and THE BEST CHRISTMAS PAGEANT EVER.
·   Assist with outside rentals and special events
·   Supervise volunteers on work nights
·   Work with properties coordinator on fabric projects
·   Assist with hair and makeup design as able
·   Serve on the running crew for shows
 
VI.    HOW TO APPLY
Submit cover letter and current resume to ECCT by email at info@ecct.org, by mail or in person at 1814 Oxford Ave. Eau Claire WI 54703. Application deadline is August 19, 2022. Phone interviews with qualified candidates will start before the deadline. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Executive Director Wayne Marek at (715) 839-8877.