Costume Coordinator and Shop Manager

Dates of Employment: Approximately May 22 – August 8, 2025

Reports To: Director of Production 

Supports: Costume Department, Janiec Opera Company 

Summary 

The Costume Coordinator and Shop Manager oversees the Costume Shop and helps  facilitate a positive and enjoyable Costume Shop environment. The Costume Shop Manager is responsible for the day-to-day operations of the Brevard Music Center  Costume Shop and supervises all activities associated with the shop. The Costume Shop Manager schedules and manages Costume Apprentices, instructs them in the technical aspects of costume construction and the proper and safe use of associated machinery, and evaluates their work. The Costume Shop Manager also oversees the Wardrobe Supervisor. Holistic effective communication and dissemination of information is  essential to the successful execution of this position. 

Duties and Responsibilities 

  • Oversee implementation of rental costume packages needed for each of three  mainstage productions.
  • Manage the organization and workflow of the Costume Shop. 
  • Supervise Wardrobe Supervisor and Costume Apprentices. 
  • Ensure that sufficient quantities and types of materials are on-hand for use in the  costume shop by maintaining an inventory of supplies and materials required for  daily operations and ordering replacement items as necessary. 
  • Promote preventive maintenance as a strategy in maintaining costume shop tools and machinery by performing and/or directing others to perform the routine  maintenance and cleaning of all tools and equipment in the costume shop. 
  • Supervise any Production Assistants and Work Study students that choose to do their hours in the Costume Shop. 
  • Work on run crew for all shows as needed. 
  • Supervise the cutting, draping and alterations of any/all built or modified  costumes. 
  • Attend all Production Meetings and additional meetings as directed. 
  • Coordinate/Design student concerts as assigned, maintain approved budget for  these shows.
  • Maintain all inventories. 
  • Supervised by the Director of Production. 

Qualifications 

  • Strong communication skills. 
  • Highly motivated. 
  • Good attitude and work ethic. 
  • Willingness to take ownership of your position and not blame other staff  members or outside circumstances for your degree of success on individual tasks  and on your position as a whole. 
  • Able to take instruction and feedback from supervisors and use it to improve  your job performance. 
  • Understanding of channels of communication and the importance of clear and  open communication. 
  • Maintain calm under pressure and receive/ intake information from multiple  sources that you quickly prioritize and relay to Technical Director or Director of Production/act upon if deemed appropriate. 
  • Above all, must possess a positive attitude, a sense of humor, and ability to work  well in a team dynamic. 

Requirements 

  • Complete satisfactory background check 
  • Must have valid state driver's license and possess a clean driving record 

Compensation 

  • Includes a season stipend paid bi-weekly, full board, and on-campus housing 

To apply, create an account and start an application using MyBMC. Please upload a cover letter and  resume (with references listed) to be considered for this position. 

Review of applications will begin on January 1, 2025 and continue until the position is filled. Any questions can be directed to: 

Andrea Boccanfuso 

Director of Production 

Brevard Music Center 

aboccanfuso@brevardmusic.org

 

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Brevard Music Center is a summer institute and festival. Over four hundred young musicians from around the country come each summer to study and perform in over 80 concerts ranging from orchestra to opera, chamber music and pops. As a matter of policy, the Brevard Music Center does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, or genetic information (including family medical history) in the recruitment and admission of students, the recruitment and employment of its faculty and staff, or the operation of any of its programs and activities.