Costume Shop Manager

Overview

Macalester College seeks to hire a Costume Shop Manager. This is a part-time (.62FTE- 32 hours per week) position during the academic year. This role is responsible for the management of the Costume Shop and Costume Inventory; Costume selection and construction and provides supervision of student workers.

About The Department:

The Theater and Dance Department at Macalester College is proud to provide talented undergraduates with a transformative liberal arts education. 

The department is part of the newly built Janet Wallace Art Center. 

In addition to classrooms, our facilities include two theaters (the Main and James Williams Theaters), a state-of-the-art costume shop and scene shop, and dance and design studios. Theater and Dance faculty are active artists in their fields, in the Twin Cities and beyond. Prominent local companies include the Children’s Theater Company; the Guthrie theater; Theater Mu; Jungle Theater; Mixed Blood; Penumbra Theatre; Pillsbury House and Theatre; Ananya Dance Theatre; and TU Dance, among many others.

Responsibilities

• Manages the Costume Shop and Costume Inventory, including the selections and constructions of costumes. Supervise and train student workers. Collaborate with over-hire stitchers as needed.
• Collaborates with faculty and guest designers, directors, and production team by attending production and department meetings, students’ Work Weekends, and technical rehearsals (regular rehearsals if needed for costume-related work).
• Proficiency in hair and makeup is a plus.

Qualifications

• Experience in managing a costume shop. 
• A demonstrated knowledge of costume construction and rental, the ability to supervise student workers, and collaborate with faculty, staff, and guest artists. 
• Proven track record of work as costumer in educational and/or professional theatre.
• Experience working in higher education is preferred.

Compensation:

The annual salary for this position will be $34,504-$36,072 depending on experience.

Benefits: 

At Macalester, we are proud to offer excellent comprehensive employee benefits. Here are some highlights:

• 10% employer contributions to the retirement plan. 
• Generous Parental Leave. 
• Outstanding vacation and sick time packages, plus an additional 10 holidays.
• Comprehensive health insurance plans, including a generous employer contribution to Health Savings Account.
• Tuition assistance which pays between 75% - 100% of eligible tuition for employee dependents at select institutions.
• Free primary care for most services through Nice Healthcare when enrolled in a Macalester health plan.
• Access to the athletics fitness facility, wellness coaching and activities.

These are just some of the great benefits Macalester has to offer! To see our full benefits packages and options, please visit our Benefits Page.

Satisfactory completion of a criminal background check is a condition of employment.

This is position represented by MAPE. 

Application Guidelines:

For best consideration, please submit your cover letter and resume through the Macalester Employment Opportunities webpage by August 9th,2025. This position will be posted until filled. 

Jaclyn Howard

Talent Acquisition Manager

[email protected]

Macalester College - Institutional Overview

Founded in 1874, Macalester College provides students with the inspiration, insight, and experience to become successful and ethical leaders. Located in flourishing St. Paul, Minnesota, Macalester enrolls over 2,000 students from across the country and around the world. Macalester is a preeminent liberal arts college recognized for its student service and celebration of internationalism.

At Macalester, we look at our employees through a whole-person, holistic lens. With comprehensive benefits and well-being programs, we provide and enable our community members to grow and care for themselves, their families, and one another. Our whole-hearted fidelity to community-building and social justice exemplify these ideals.  Macalester College continuously prioritizes a culturally diverse and pluralistic community. We value individuals of all backgrounds and lived experiences. 

Our rich blend of people holding varied identities enhances our strong commitment to multiculturalism and global citizenship. We seek candidates who reflect and strengthen our campus environment. Macalester invites and encourages everyone to apply who would add depth to our community including those from all sexual orientations, races, ethnicities, national origins, genders, religions, abilities, and ages.