Costume Shop Manager - Florida Studio Theatre

COSTUME SHOP MANAGER



Ideal Start Date: September 2024



Florida Studio Theatre, a professional LORT D regional Theatre in Sarasota, FL is seeking a full time Costume Shop Manager.



Design experience a plus and design opportunities are very possible. This role reports to the Director of Production.



Responsibilities include:

- Supervising a full-time Assistant, intern and overhire stitchers.

- Working as shop manager to help organize workroom, Overseeing wardrobe and maintenance.

- Budgeting for a production season.

- Cutting and draping/patterning, stitching, and costume construction.

- Planning work for staff, Overhire stitchers, interns and volunteers.

- Handling of purchase orders.

- Collaborating with Guest Designers on shopping/buying for the season.



Strong organizational and management skills are also required.



FST produces seven mainstage shows, three cabaret shows, a Stage III Series, three children’s shows and many new play workshops annually.



Salary range: $50,000 - $60,000/yr



Benefits include: Health Insurance (option to add vision and dental), 401k (after one year of employment, with 25% employer match), paid vacation, paid parental leave, social security, Medicare, Medicaid, unemployment insurance, comp tickets to every show and restaurant discount.



Florida Studio Theatre is working towards becoming a more inclusive and accessible organization. FST is thus committed to developing a work environment that is reflective of the diverse world that it serves. Applicants from all populations and underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply. Consideration for employment will be given to all applicants without regard to race/ethnicity, gender identity/sexual orientation, age or ability.



To apply, please fill out the form located here: https://www.cognitoforms.com/FloridaStudioTheatre1/FloridaStudioTheatreHiring



Florida Studio Theatre is a LORT D regional theatre and operates five stages: the 173 seat Keating Theatre, the 237 seat Gompertz Theatre, the 109 seat Goldstein Cabaret Theatre, the 110 seat John C. Court Cabaret Theatre and the 100 seat Bowne's Lab Theatre.



For more information, log onto our website at www.floridastudiotheatre.org




Salary: $50,000 - $60,000/year