I. POSITION OBJECTIVES: To provide superior technical expertise in the areas of Costume Design and Construction 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: $5000 plus housing stipend of $1500

Schedule: January 2-May 17, 2019 Full time salaried position; schedule will flex between daytime, evening and weekend hours depending on ECCT production schedule

III. POSITION RELATIONSHIPS

Reports to: Costume Designer

Supervises: Community volunteers

Coordinates with: Costume Assistant

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

·    Intermediate to advanced sewing skills

·    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 design and construction assistance for all ECCT productions. Spring 2019 shows include Annual Murder Mystery Dinner Theatre, Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST, THE CAT IN THE HAT, Disney's ALADDIN KIDS Dinner Theatre, DRAGONS LOVE TACOS, MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS, A GENTLEMAN'S GUIDE TO LOVE AND MURDER.

·    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 

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 November 2, 2018. Questions regarding this position may be directed to Executive Director Wayne Marek at (715) 839-8877.