Costume Shop Manager - Cape Fear Regional Theatre

Cape Fear Regional Theatre (www.cfrt.org) is located in Fayetteville North Carolina. CFRT is a non-profit with a $1.7 million operating budget and a dedicated staff of 16. Each year, CFRT reaches more than 49,000 people through six award winning mainstage productions, a recurring community-based holiday production, Blues-n-Brews (an annual fundraiser - with beer!), and a broad range of education and outreach programs. CFRT's building has a 285-seat mainstage theatre, scenic and costume shops, and administrative offices, as well as an adjacent education center and off-site storage warehouse. Fayetteville is the sixth largest and among the most diverse cities in North Carolina. It is a big city with a small-town vibe. CFRT is committed to diversity (visit our website for more information) and is an Equal Opportunity Employer.



CFRT is in the midst of a $1 million floor to ceiling theatre renovation, which includes new HVAC, a new, custom sound system, and a full aesthetic revamp. The renovation will be finished in September of 2021, and CFRT will open its 60th anniversary season in October. This position includes salary, health and generous PTO package. The ideal candidates exhibit strong leadership skills, are self-motivated, and wants to be a part of a dynamic, dedicated team. If this is you, please send cover letter and resume to jobs@cfrt.org or visit https://www.cfrt.org/about-us/#employment for more information.



Costume Shop Manager

Reports to: Production Manager

Time Commitment: Full-time with occasional nights and weekends.

Salary: 35-40k/year with health and generous PTO

This position is responsible for overseeing all day to day shop activities including personnel, equipment, supplies, inventory, workroom and costume storage areas, and local costume rentals. The Costume Shop Manager reports directly to the Production Manager and oversees the Wardrobe supervisor. They are an essential member of the production team!



General Shop Duties

Develop and maintain weekly shop calendar

Attend weekly Staff meetings

Maintain inventory, stock and organization

Coordinate and manage stitching over hires and volunteers

Evaluate cost of design, track expenses and uphold budgets

Maintain sewing machines and equipment

Show Related Duties

Attend production meetings

Prepare paperwork (repair sheets, run sheets, piece lists, laundry schedules etc.)

Package and return any rental items

Assist designer in execution of their vision including: Measuring cast, assisting with fittings shopping, pulling, stitching, alterations, rigging

Costume rentals, storage and donations.



Design duties

Coordinate/design for holiday show

Design summer camps

Design other education, outreach or mainstage shows as requested



Job Requirements

Ability to anticipate designer's need and balance the team’s ability to complete the work on schedule

Strong organizational and leadership skills

Budgetary experience

Flexible, focused and well-organized team player with a sense of humor

Ability to work quickly and accurately with attention to detail

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Must be able to climb stairs and step ladders, lift up to 50 lbs.


Salary: 35-40k/year with health and generous PTO