My daughter, who works at University of California, Santa Cruz, asked me to forward this information to anyone on the list who might be interested in working at Shakespeare Santa Cruz. If this is not a good use of the list, I apologize. LynnD
Shakespeare Santa Cruz is hiring for several positions listed below. They are also hiring lighting supervisor, carpenter, etc.. More info available on the website. Go to Go to *http://jobs.ucsc.edu* <http://jobs.ucsc.edu/> On the left click "Search Postings" The Job Number is 1002468 Enter that and the list of jobs is there. These are all part time jobs with varying degrees on involvement / hours. 1. Assistant to the Production Manager 2 .Production Assistant 3. Costume Shop Manager 4. Assistant Costume Shop Manager 5. Draper/Cutter (All levels of experience including Draper, Cutter, Patternmaker, Junior Cutter) 6. First Hand 7. Stitcher 8. Craftsperson 9. Wig Stylist 10. Props Manager 11. Props Artisan/Shopper 12. Technical Operations / Site Manager 13. Technical Director 14. Assistant Technical Director 15. Stage Manager/Asst Stage Manager 16. SSC-to-Go Stage Manager 17. Wardrobe Manager/Worker 18. Assistant Artistic Director 1. Assistant to the Production Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Production Manager, assist in monitoring the design and construction process for all production elements of all SSC productions, ensuring that payroll/financial goals are met. Facilitate purchasing for all production departments. Assist Production Manager in maintaining the integrity of designs within budgetary limitations. Assist in communicating to the company manager, residency information for directors and designers so that the company manager can make necessary travel and lodging arrangements. Attend meetings, assist in scheduling. Possibly some driving. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience, preferably with a professional theater company. Outstanding organizational skills and communication skills to work effectively with technical, artistic, marketing, and administrative company members. Strict attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills. Ability to anticipate problems and take initiative and be resourceful in solving problems. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. Ability to work some nights and weekends. Position may require possession of a valid license to drive in the state of California. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 2 .Production Assistant RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Production Manager and/or Stage Manager, assist in the rehearsing, the building and/or running of a production. May attend rehearsals; assists in scheduling, takes notes, makes phone calls. Assists in the running of the production and maintaining the integrity of the production. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience, preferably in a professional theater company. Outstanding organizational skills and communication skills to work effectively with technical, artistic, marketing, and administrative company members. Strict attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills. Ability to anticipate problems and take initiative and be resourceful in solving problems. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. Ability to work some nights and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 3. Costume Shop Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Production Manager, coordinate, plan and oversee the execution of Shakespeare Santa Cruz costume designs for an annual summer season of three or four productions and fall holiday production. Oversee costume shop staff of drapers, first hands, stitchers and craftspeople. Manage costume shop budgets. Oversee maintenance of costume facilities and equipment. Responsible for petty cash fund. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related professional experience in a professional theater company. Knowledge of realizing costume design, construction, draping and flat pattern making, fitting and dyeing costumes, millinery and costume properties; knowledge of stage practices in a costume shop, excellent organizational skills to effectively interact with professional directors and designers and a large professional staff in a pressured, multi-project deadline atmosphere; experience managing a budget, previous experience working with professional designers and coordinating and managing a professional costume shop. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check. -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 4. Assistant Costume Shop Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager, assist in coordinating, planning and overseeing the execution of Shakespeare Santa Cruz costume designs for an annual summer season of three or four productions and fall holiday production. Oversee costume shop staff of drapers, first hands, stitchers and craftspeople. Responsible for petty cash fund. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Knowledge of local and regional vendors for supplies, materials, equipment and rentals. Related professional experience in a professional theater company. Knowledge of realizing costume design, construction, draping and flat pattern making, fitting and dyeing costumes, millinery and costume properties; excellent organizational skills to effectively interact with professional directors and designers and a large professional staff in a pressured, multi-project deadline atmosphere. Previous experience working with professional designers. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 5. Draper/Cutter (All levels of experience including Draper, Cutter, Patternmaker, Junior Cutter) RESPONSIBILITIES: Create costume patterns from sketches provided by Costume Designer and perform professional tailoring and dressmaking tasks. Cut fabrics as specified by design sketches, assist in costume fittings, oversee quality of first hands and stitchers work and complete other tasks for the execution of the costume design. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience in a professional theatre company. Skill and ability to interpret sketches and create complex patterns, cut fabric according to patterns, and assemble costume elements. Ability to supervise First Hands in stitching costumes. Ability to identify and supervise necessary alterations. Strong organizational and communication skills. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 6. First Hand RESPONSIBILITIES: Sew and make alterations on costumes. Set up sewing projects for stitchers as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager. Cut fabric using Draper's patterns and fit, oversee quality of stitcher's work, and operate all costume shop machinery as needed. Shop for materials, supplies, equipment and costumes. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience in a professional theatre company. Ability to sew costumes and/or set up sewing projects for stitchers. Experience using industrial-grade costume shop machinery. Supervisory skills; strong organizational skills; communication skills sufficient to consult with or take direction from drapers and other costuming personnel regarding method of construction. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 7. Stitcher RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager, sew and alter costumes. Operate industrial-grade sewing machines and other equipment as needed. Organize and maintain costume stock and complete related documentation. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related professional experience, preferably in a professional theater company. Ability to sew costumes. Experience using industrial-grade costume shop machinery. Strong organizational skills; communication skills sufficient to consult with or take direction from other costuming personnel regarding method of construction. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 8. Craftsperson RESPONSIBILITIES: Duties include finding and fabricating costume accessories, dyeing, painting and stitching as assigned by the Costume Shop Manager. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related professional experience, preferably in a professional theater company. Ability to construct costume accessories and other crafts projects from designer's sketches, including hats, helmets, puppets, masks, and jewelry. Skills in crafts construction, including use of hot glue gun, soldering, leatherworking tools, dyeing, etc. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Ability to work a variable schedule including nights and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 9. Wig Stylist RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager, oversee and/or perform the functions of creating and maintaining wigs and other hairpieces and special make-up during the performance run. Cut and style actors hair as per designer's specifications. Assist actors into wigs, other hairpieces and special make-up before and after performances and during changes. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related professional experience with a professional theatre company. Skills in creating and maintaining wigs and other hairpieces and knowledge of materials used in make up effects. Skills in hair cutting and styling. Excellent supervisory and people skills; strong organizational skills to facilitate a smooth operation of assisting actors into their wigs, other hair pieces or make-up and maintaining the wigs, other hair pieces and make up materials in top condition. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 10. Props Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under direction of the Production Manager, coordinate the construction, procurement, maintain during run and the strike and return of stage properties. Oversee prop artisans and props buyers. Make timely reports on expenditures to the production manager. Complete necessary documentation for rental or borrowing of props. Schedule or arrange for return for all rented or borrowed props. Responsible for petty cash fund. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related professional theater experience. Ability to construct or secure stage properties as specified by designer's sketches. Skills in prop construction, including carpentry, metalworking, leatherworking, etc. Ability to negotiate agreements for borrowing of props. Skills in recordkeeping and monitoring props budgets. Supervisory skills, Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. -Ability to work variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 11. Props Artisan/Shopper RESPONSIBILITIES: Fabricate, alter, procure and maintain props during run, strike and return of stage properties. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related professional experience, preferably in a professional theatre company. Skills in props construction, including carpentry, metalworking, leatherworking, etc. Communication skills sufficient to consult with or take direction from other personnel regarding method of construction. Ability to research and locate props and negotiate agreements for borrowing of props. Shopper is responsible for petty cash fund. Position may require possession of a valid license to drive in the state of California. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SHOPPER ONLY: Selected candidate will be required to pass a criminal history background check. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 12. Technical Operations / Site Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Production Manager, coordinate production departments including scenery, props, sound, video and lighting. Coordinate daily workflow & crew assignments for the production build period for scenery, props & festival setup crews. Communicate identified production priorities & coordinate labor & materials appropriately. Identify & track material needs on an ongoing basis, assuring that materials are ordered & delivered when & where they are needed. Responsible for ordering materials as approved by production manager. Report anticipated & actual expenditures to production manager in a timely manner. Communicate & enforce safety procedures & safe working practices throughout festival site. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience working in a professional theatre company. Ability to read blueprints, and coordinate the construction of scenery as specified by scenic designs. Excellent skills in estimating and controlling costs of materials and labor. Outstanding supervisory skills. Knowledge of local and regional vendors and ability to manage a complex ordering system for supplies and materials; excellent interpersonal skills to interact with professional designers, directors and production staff. Knowledge of safe working practices in all shop facilities. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 13. Technical Director RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Production Manager coordinate scenery and props production, repertory change over and break down. Estimate the needs for labor and materials, plan and oversee (or assist) the execution of scenic designs for three or four productions; oversee scene shop staff including carpenters, welders, master carpenters, props artisans, scenic artists; manage scene shop budgets. Responsible for ordering materials as approved by Production Manager. Report anticipated & actual expenditures to production manager in a timely manner. Oversee maintenance of theater and support spaces. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience working in a professional theatre company. Ability to read blueprints, produce working drawing, and coordinate the construction of scenery as specified by scenic designs. Excellent skills in estimating and controlling costs of materials and labor. Outstanding supervisory skills. Knowledge of local and regional vendors and ability to manage a complex ordering system for supplies and materials; excellent interpersonal skills to interact with professional designers, directors and production staff. Knowledge of safe working practices in all shop facilities. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 14. Assistant Technical Director RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Technical Director, coordinate scenery and props production. Coordinate, plan and oversee (or assist) the execution of scenic designs for three or four productions; oversee scene shop staff including carpenters, welders, master carpenters, props artisans, scenic artists; manage scene shop budgets. Oversee maintenance of theater and support spaces. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience working in a professional theatre company. Ability to read blueprints, produce working drawing, and coordinate the construction of scenery as specified by scenic designs. Outstanding supervisory skills. Excellent interpersonal skills to interact with professional designers, directors and production staff. Knowledge of safe working practices in all shop facilities. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 15. Stage Manager/Asst Stage Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Stage Manager or the Stage Director, assist in the rehearsing and running of a production. Attends rehearsals, assists in scheduling, creates a production book recording blocking and cues for the production. Troubleshoot for the production. Asst. Manager will provide administrative support for the Stage Manager. Oversee the running and integrity of a production in performance. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience in a professional theater company. Outstanding organizational skills and communication skills to work effectively with technical, artistic, marketing and administrative company members. Proven skills and experience in creating complex schedules for repertory season. Knowledge of union regulations for Actors Equity Association. Strict attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills. Ability to anticipate problems and take initiative and be resourceful in solving problems. Supervisory skills. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 16. SSC-to-Go Stage Manager RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Stage Director, assist in the rehearsing and running of the Shakespeare to Go production. Attends rehearsals, assists in scheduling, creates a production book recording blocking and cues for the production. Troubleshoot for the production. Oversee the running and integrity of a production in performance, up to and including company transportation to and from the performance. Incumbent drives student actors to school districts for performances. Assisting in assembling scenic elements for the production and executing limited sound or lighting cues. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience in a professional theater company. Outstanding organizational skills and communication skills to work effectively with technical, artistic, marketing and administrative company members. Strict attention to detail and excellent record keeping skills. Ability to anticipate problems and take initiative and be resourceful in solving problems. Proven ability to work under deadline pressure. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. -Responsibility for University vehicles. -Ability to work a variable schedule including evenings and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 17. Wardrobe Manager/Worker RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Costume Shop Manager oversee/and or perform the functions of repair, cleaning, pressing and maintenance of costumes during performance run. Assist actors into costumes before performances and during quick changes. Assist in the maintenance of wigs and other hairpieces and makeup. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience at a professional theater. Skill in the operation of costume shop machinery and knowledge of cleaning and repair techniques. Excellent supervisory skills. Strong organizational skills to facilitate a smooth operation of assisting actors into costumes and maintaining costumes in top condition. THE FOLLOWING SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT MAY APPLY - Information provided at interview: -Possess a valid license to drive in the state of California. -Provide a DMV record review. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. 18. Assistant Artistic Director RESPONSIBILITIES: Assists Artistic Director in casting of union and non-union actors for the summer festival. As needed, organize and schedule auditions. Call actors and make appointments. Copy and distribute scenes to be read by actors. Consult with Artistic Director on selection of actors for the company. Maintain and organize filing system for actors. Assist Artistic Director (AD) on literary matters: provide dramaturgical support as necessary on the season, create copy such as play descriptions and plot synopsis as needed for marketing materials and other publications. Assist Artistic Director in the facilitation of designs for the summer festival. Consult with Artistic Director on design concepts. Assist AD in tracking progress on design drawings and models. Act as liaison with designers. Make phone calls; compose correspondence with designers as necessary. Assist AD in the recruitment of designers for the festival. Maintain files on artists. Compose correspondence with designers and actors. Compose and type routine correspondence for the AD. Represent the AD in meetings as necessary. Attend and speak at various public events representing the Artistic Director. Attend rehearsals as necessary and provide support and textual analysis as needed during rehearsals and at design meetings. Provide research as needed, such as identifying suitable visual imagery for publications or designs, identifying suitable articles and other analysis on summer plays. QUALIFICATIONS/COMPETENCIES: Related experience in a professional theater company. Outstanding organizational skills and communication skills to work effectively with technical, artistic, marketing and administrative company members. Strict attention to detail and excellent recordkeeping skills. Ability to anticipate problems and take initiative and be resourceful in solving problems. Ability to work some nights and weekends. SALARY commensurate with qualifications and experience. _______________________________________________ h-costume mailing list [email protected] http://mail.indra.com/mailman/listinfo/h-costume
