Costume Shop Lead Technician (Performing Arts Tech 11/12)

Compensation and Benefits

The anticipated salary hiring range is up to $4,241 - $4,590 per month (Steps 1 – 5), commensurate with qualifications and experience. The salary range for this classification is $4,241 to $6,177 per month. This position is on an 11/12 Pay Plan which is equivalent to eleven months of salary distributed over a 12-month period. The scheduled month off will be July. Initial appointment will be on a 12 month pay plan (salary range: $4,626 – $5,007 per month) from the date of hire through the end of the July 2027 pay period. At the beginning of the August 2027 pay period, the appointment will change to an 11/12 pay plan whereby the incumbent will work 11 months per year and are paid 12 months (11/12) with each subsequent July off.

The CSU system provides a comprehensive benefit package that includes medical, dental and vision plans, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS), sick and vacation time, and 15 paid holidays a year. Eligible employees are also able to participate in the fee waiver education program.

Job Summary

Under the general supervision of the faculty costume designer, the Costume Shop Lead Technician is responsible for the leadership, coordination and planning of the day-to-day operations of the costume shop, including its machines, work spaces and costume stock. The Shop Lead also demonstrates sewing techniques and directs the activities of laboratory-students in the costume shop. This position provides lead work oversight of costume shop staff, student assistants and laboratory students.

Key Qualifications

• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing, and prepare detailed written information.
• Plan, organize, and schedule activities.
• Ability to create and maintain program records and provide data for review in developing and implementing strategies to meet programmatic goals and enhance processes.
• Ability to conduct research to develop a comprehensive knowledge of costume design.
• Ability to support classroom instruction by performing classroom demonstrations related to the daily operation of production in the costume shop.
• Ability to work with faculty, provide training, oversee day-to-day operations and provide lead work direction to students involved in productions.

Education and Experience

• Four years of related experience working for a theater, repertory or stock company engaged in costume construction, stage and set construction, lighting production, and/or sound/audio production and completion of professional training or college coursework.
• Equivalent to two years of college with 16 semester units in courses in a related field may be substituted for one year of the required experience.
• Equivalent to four years of college with 16 semester units in courses in a related field may be substituted for two years of the required experience.

Application Instructions

Applications received by August 19, 2026 will be given full consideration by the search committee. Applications received after that date will be forwarded at the request of the Hiring Manager and/or search committee. Interested applicants must complete the application and attach the following: 1) their most recent resumé/vitae, 2) a cover letter that addresses their specific qualifications and interest, and 3) contact information for three professional references.