Overview
Assistant Costumer – Dance Jobs in Indiana at Butler University
Full Job Description
Position Overview
Assist the Costume Director in the construction and maintenance of all Butler Ballet costumes and wardrobe.
Responsibilities
Assist with the construction, refurbishment, and alteration of costumes for Butler University’s Department of Dance, including classical ballet and contemporary dance projects.
The assistant costumer will also help the Costumer with wardrobe and costume storage, maintenance, and inventory.
Work with student stitchers to complete assigned projects.
Serve as Wardrobe crew for productions.
Other duties as qualified and required.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in theatre or related field
Minimum of 3 years of costume work in dance and/or theatre at the collegiate or professional level.
Advanced skills in sewing, alteration, fabric dyeing, pattern reading, millinery, and tutu construction are required.
Training and experience in dance and /or theatre costuming at the collegiate or professional level is required.
Accurate and efficient construction skills, good work habits, passion for the work, strict adherence to published deadlines, and commitment to excellence are required.
Additional skills in crafts, millinery, and dyeing are desirable.
Experience working with community-based organizations and underserved populations.
The successful candidate must be able to lift 50 pounds, navigate stairs, and maneuver racks of costumes between adjacent buildings.
Preferred Qualifications
MFA degree in Costume Technology
BU Benefits and Perks
Please check out Butler’s Total Rewards website to learn more about our benefit offerings, which include:
Paid Time Off and Holidays :
20 days of paid time off (vacation and PTO days) per Fiscal year
8 Paid Holidays
In addition, a paid Winter Break between Christmas Eve and New Year’s Day
Paid Parental Leave (after 1 year of full-time employment)
Health :
Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision plans including disability and life insurance programs
Retirement :
10% employer contribution after 1 year of full-time employment
Tuition Assistance :
Tuition Exchange Program for Dependents
Remission of tuition for classes taken at Butler for employees, spouses, and dependent children.
Eligibility after 9 months of full-time employment
Employees & spouses- undergraduate/graduate degrees
Dependents (under age 26)- undergraduate degree
Covers tuition only
Butler Facilities Access, Discounts and Perks :
Access to Butler’s on-site fitness facility and libraries for full-time staff and faculty
LinkedIn Learning Courses
Free premium subscription to the Calm App
Free subscription to the WSJ, The Economist, and NYT
Discount at the College Bookstore
Discount on select Athletic and Arts/Events Center Performances
Title: Assistant Costumer – Dance
Company: Butler University
Location: Indiana
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