Careers at The Rose

The Rose proudly recruits, nurtures, maintains and honors a diverse, highly qualified resident staff of theater artists, administrators, educators and operational staff members. We focus on providing fair and competitive compensation and opportunities for growth. Positions are updated as they become available. On an as-needed basis, we also have a variety of internships and apprenticeships available.

What We Believe

It is our goal to ensure that all children have access to the arts regardless of race, ethnicity, religion, abilities, gender or accessibility needs. We believe children are the key to the future and as such, deserve to see themselves represented everywhere. We engage in a wide range of stories and productions to broaden experiences and learning opportunities. We offer a variety of classes to meet young people where they are. Providing each student with the chance to learn and grow in creativity, imagination, resilience, empathy, tolerance, and connections is what we do. This work is accomplished by an inclusive and diverse, professional staff of artists, educators, technicians, and administrators, devoted to live theater and arts education for young people. These are equal parts of the while that make us The Rose Theater.

Costume Shop Manager

Responsible for the daily operation of the shop and the construction and maintenance of costumes. Responsible for implementing the design of the costume designer on each main stage production and facilitating costume needs for youth productions and metro tours. Collaborate with others to maintain a creative, supportive, and inviting environment for staff and guest artists. Facilitate internal costume use for education programs and costume rentals for outside groups.

Essential Job Duties

• Ability to make and follow patterns, draping, cutting, and sewing skills.
• Perform costume pulls and repair for Rose shows including mainstage, Education, Rose Brigade, and Metro Tour.
• Lead each main stage show build.
• Serve as the lead draper for costume builds.
• Supervise and train stitchers, apprentices, and volunteers.
• Schedule the costume shop overhire.
• Create a laundry schedule and ensure laundry is complete.
• Prepare and organize materials and costumes for fittings, schedule as needed, in collaboration with the Stage Manager.
• Collaborate with the Costume Designer to create a labor/build breakdown for each show.
• Assist in developing and monitoring the annual budget in collaboration with the Production Director.
• Monitor show budgets.
• Inventory, store, and organize costumes in collaboration with the Costume Designer.
• Develop and maintain show binders for main stage shows.
• Attend dress rehearsals/previews as assigned by the Production Director.

Other Job Duties

• Purchase supplies and materials for costumes and makeup.
• Maintain costume shop, stock, dressing rooms, and green room.
• Attend necessary meetings, including all-staff meetings.
• Work flexible schedule depending on responsibilities.
• Participate in company activities as required.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Production Director.

Education, Training and Experience

• B.A. in theater, fashion design, or similar area, or equivalent experience.

Skills and Abilities

• Act as a representative of The Theater, providing excellent customer service to members, patrons, vendors, and staff.
• Ability to interact and communicate effectively with employees at all levels within the organization.
• An understanding and commitment to Anti-Racism and Anti-Oppression principles and practices.
• Basic computer skills and ability to use Google Suite and Microsoft Office.
• Ability to make and follow patterns.
• Ability to sew and construct costumes using a variety of materials.
• Knowledge of costume history.
• Time management and organizational skills to create a build schedule, prioritize tasks, and delegate assignments.
• Ability to meet deadlines under pressure situations.
• Ability to communicate in writing and verbally.
• Ability to work with guest designers.
• Ability to oversee multiple projects simultaneously.
• Maintain current certification in CPR/1st Aid.
• OSHA 10 Certified.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

• Ability to stand or kneel for extended periods of time.
• Ability to use a sewing machine and perform various functions using fine motor skills.
• Ability to carry and manage oversize costumes and boxes during construction and storage.
• Ability to climb stairs and ladders.
• Must be able to lift at least 50lbs.
• On-site attendance is required.

Position Compensation Range

• $45,000-$48,000

Application Procedure

Interested candidates need to submit a cover letter describing interest, along with a resume and list of three references.

• Alternatively, a cover letter and resume may be emailed to Bridget West at [email protected]
• Please let us know if you have access needs not met by either of these application methods.
• We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, or any other protected characteristic under applicable law.