Job Description
Salary: $37,200.00 - $59,500.00 Annually
Location : Greenville County, SC
Job Type: FTE - Full-Time
Job Number: 180778
Agency: Governor's School for Arts & Humanities
Opening Date: 10/01/2025
Closing Date: 10/6/2025 11:59 PM Eastern
Class Code:: AH30
Position Number:: 60028249
Normal Work Schedule:: Monday - Friday (8:30 - 5:00)
Pay Grade: GEN06
Hiring Range - Min.: $37,200.00
Hiring Range - Max.: $48,300.00
Opening Date: 09/30/2025
EEO Statement: Equal Opportunity Employer
Agency Specific Application Procedures:: Interested persons must complete a State Employment Application at Applications will not be accepted after the closing date. Faxed applications will not be accepted.
Veteran Preference Statement: South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.
Job Responsibilities Are you an experienced professional looking for new opportunities to further your career? The South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities is seeking a hardworking and dependable candidate just like you to apply! This position will offer great benefits with the state, including 15 days of annual and sick leave per year or more depending on applicable state service.
The Costume Coordinator is responsible for the planning and execution of all phases of costume and costume craft construction, alteration, fittings, and procurement for all SCGSAH productions and projects, ensuring cohesive, efficient, and professional costume support across all artistic disciplines. This includes overseeing the daily operations of the costume shop, ensuring timely completion of high-quality costume elements, and managing wardrobe activities during performances across all applicable departments.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS & MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Under the direction of the Director of Production and Production Manager, the Costume Coordinator is responsible for the efficient operation of the costume shop, including:
- Oversee and maintain daily operations of the Drama and Dance costume shops, while keeping informed about industry standards, new techniques, and products.
- Maintain costume inventories and shops, including inventory records, costume cleaning, repair work, shoe inventory, costume shop supplies, equipment, and shops SDS.
- Advise Production Manager with purchasing needs for shows and restocking, adhering to the budget set by the Director of Production and advise on any changes to budgets if necessary. Costume Coordinator will track purchases per show for record keeping.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for costume designers artistic directors and artistic faculty for all costuming communication, including attending production meetings.
- Advise Director of Production and Production Manager in the hiring process for additional costume stitchers and designers as needed.
- Oversees patterning, cutting and construction of costumes from beginning to end.
- Supervise workflow from Designers to stitchers and other shop assistants by providing detailed instructions and delegating tasks.
- Must be willing to train stitchers and shop assistants as needed.
- Must be willing to work with students who have proven costuming skills to approved faculty who are looking for additional credit hours.
- Schedule and supervise all fittings in coordination with the students and other staff.
- In conjunction with Production Manager, schedule work calls pertaining to costuming.
- Serve as the primary point of contact for costume rental contracts and shipping as well as the cleaning and return of all rental costumes in a timely manner. Ensure associated rental fees have been charged and damages documented.
- The Costume Coordinator is responsible for all aspects of costuming during a show run for any department, including:
- Establishes costume guidelines for performers in the theater or other space.
- Pack and prepare costumes for transport to and from performance venues.
- Oversee dressing rooms for performances and supervise dresser staff.
- Maintain costumes during a show run by coordinating performing any washing or needed repairs.
- Perform alterations and tailoring on dance, drama, film, and music performance or rehearsal wear as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
PLEASE DIRECT INQUIRIES TO: LaTomya Doctor
Human Resource Director
South Carolina Governor's School for the Arts and Humanities
15 University Street, Greenville, SC 29601
Phone - (864) 282-3781 I Email - (Please do not email your application)
Minimum and Additional Requirements A high school diploma and experience or additional education in the production of television programs
and/or theatrical productions.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Required skills include experience coordinating or managing a costume shop, experience constructing dance costumes and working with stretch fabrics, experience working with industrial machines, and experience in the safe handling of materials used in the costume craft production process.
- Desired skills include dying, distressing, and fabric painting, beadwork millinery, and sewing machine maintenance.
Applicants indicating college credit or degree(s) on the application will be required to bring a copy of college transcript to the interview. A copy of the transcript may also be uploaded as an attachment to the application, if required by the hiring department or if desired by the applicant. Please note that some areas of the Agency may require an official, certified copy of the transcript prior to hiring or within a specific timeframe required by that area, after hiring. Failure to produce an official, certified transcript may result in not being hired or termination.
Preferred Qualifications A bachelor's degree in Theatre Arts or related field and experience with theatrical production.
Additional Comments The SC Governor's School for the Arts & Humanities is an equal employment opportunity agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex - including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
Benefits for State Employees The state of South Carolina offers eligible employees generous benefits, including health and dental insurance; retirement and savings plan options; and paid vacation and sick leave. Plus, work-life balance programs such as telecommuting and flexible work schedules are available to employees of some state agencies.
Insurance Benefits Eligible employees may enroll in health insurance, which includes prescription coverage and wellness benefits. Other available insurance benefits include dental, vision, term life insurance, long term disability and flexible spending accounts for health and child care expenses.
Retirement Benefits State employees are also offered retirement plan options, including defined benefit and defined contribution plans. Additionally, eligible employees may elect to participate in the South Carolina Deferred Compensation Program, which is a voluntary, supplemental retirement savings plan offering 401(k) and 457 plan options.
Workplace Benefits State employees may also be eligible for other benefits, including tuition assistance; holiday, annual and sick leave; and discounts on purchases, travel and more.
Note: The benefits above are available to most state employees, with the exception of those in temporary positions. Employees in temporary grant and time-limited positions may be eligible for all, some or none of these benefits as benefits are associated with each position type. For these positions, contact the hiring agency to determine what benefits may be available.
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Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. A resume will not be accepted or reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position. I have read and acknowledge the above statement.
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Do you have at least a high school diploma and experience, or additional education in the production of television programs and/or theatrical productions?
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Please briefly describe your experience as it relates to this position.
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Do you have experience coordinating or managing a costume shop, experience constructing dance costumes and working with stretch fabrics, experience working with industrial machines, and experience in the safe handling of materials used in the costume craft production process?
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