Costume Coordinator
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Job Highlights
Responsible for assigned projects; working with directors and design teams to create and maintain the costume designs and standards of assigned productions within established budgets.
Join Us!
We are looking for talented, passionate, dedicated people who are eager to make contributions to our community and our mission.
Concerned you do not meet every single requirement listed? Apply! We know that some people are less likely to apply for a job if they do not think they meet 100% of the requirements. At HGO, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. So, if you are excited about this position but your experience does not align perfectly, we encourage you to apply! You may be just the right candidate for this position or another role at HGO.
About the Houston Grand Opera
The mission of HGO is to enrich our diverse community through the art of opera. We do so by creating, curating, exploring, and producing outstanding experiences centered around the human voice. HGO has received a Tony Award, two Grammy Awards, and three Emmy Awards – we are the only opera company in the world to win all three honors.
Our strategic focus is two-fold: creating profoundly enriching experiences for our diverse audiences and clearly defining and positively promoting the HGO brand.
We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all company members. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing a broad range of ways to understand and engage our community and discover, design, and deliver enriching experiences.
Compensation and Benefits
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We offer robust benefits to full-time employees, including:
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Comprehensive and affordable health benefits.
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Generous paid time.
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403b retirement plan with employer match.
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Flexible work schedule.
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Professional development fund and opportunities.
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Discounted parking in the Theater District garage and nearby lots plus easy access to Metro transportation.
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Free tickets to our mainstage and community productions and events.
Key Responsibilities
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Determines and manages all costume production needs for assigned shows.
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Create and maintain archival costume packets for rentals and co-productions on assigned shows.
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Prepare and pack costumes and associated paperwork for outgoing rentals; check-in costumes upon return.
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Track and reconcile all financial details for assigned shows, including preparation of weekly statements of expenditures and final expense reconciliation.
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Assist and manage planning, maintenance and upkeep of costume storage.
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Perform other duties as required of a Costume Coordinator in an originally producing opera company.
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Assist in the realization of costumes for productions.
Qualifications
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The candidate must have two years or more experience in a mainstage costume shop.
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Proven ability to organize, prioritize, and maintain several projects at once and sustain productivity under pressure.
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Must be able to interact effectively and professionally with staff, management, vendors and artists.
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Ability to meet deadlines, lift 30 lbs. to waist level, and be computer proficient.
Preferred Qualifications
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The successful candidate must be imaginative, cooperative, highly self-motivated, and must have outstanding interpersonal skills.
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A passion for the performing arts is essential.
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Some travel is required.
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Nights and weekends are required while in production.
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those we consider important for an employee to successfully perform essential functions of this job: extended periods of sitting and performing tasks such as typing and using a computer mouse, with strong visual and auditory focus, occasional lifting (not exceeding 30 pounds), reaching for items, effective communication skills, and fine motor abilities, being mobile within the office for activities like attending performances, events, and meetings. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
Equal Opportunity
Houston Grand Opera is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunity for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at HGO are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications, without regard to race, color, religion or belief, national, social or ethnic origin, sex (including pregnancy), age, physical, mental or sensory disability, HIV Status, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, marital, civil union or domestic partnership status, past or present military service, family medical history or genetic information, family or parental status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local laws or regulations. HGO will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics. HGO encourages applicants of all ages.
SALARY RANGE: 48000.00 - 48000.00
BENEFITS
Pay Range: $48,000 - $48,000 Annual
HOW TO APPLY
To learn more and apply, please visit:
https://www.houstongrandopera.org/about/employment-and-auditions