Job Description

Position: Costume Shop Manager

Location: Portland, Oregon

*Hybrid position

Are you ready to embark on an exhilarating adventure with Portland Opera as it evolves into a new artistic era? Portland Opera is undergoing a transformation, as we transition to a new artistic home while remaining steadfast in our commitment to both innovative new works and the timeless classics of the opera repertoire.

Portland Opera is seeking qualified candidates for the position of Costume Shop Manager. This is a full-time, exempt position, reporting directly to the Director of Production.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Heading up the move-in and set-up of a Costume Shop in a newly refurbished Portland Opera artistic home
• Analysis and implementation of all costume aspects for Portland Opera productions
• Oversight of construction and alteration of all costumes, including builds and rentals
• Supervision of costume staff, including IATSE wardrobe crew
• Oversight of shop equipment maintenance and inventory
• Organization and maintenance of extensive wardrobe stock
• Budgeting and forecasts for all costume and wardrobe aspects of productions, including labor

E XPERIENCE/SKILLS:

• 3 years of professional experience managing a costume shop of at least 3 employees
• Ability to manage multiple projects
• Experience with IASTE union crews
• Ability to carry up to 50 pounds and climb ladders
• Clean driving record

Culture:  With a passion for music and theater running all day in front of everyone’s minds, the Portland Opera provides an upbeat and enthusiastic culture.

Portland Opera offers productions of the highest artistic quality, bringing the world of opera to the region. For 60 years, the company has presented more than 200 operas, including world premieres. In addition to its annual season, the company is also renowned for its outreach and educational initiatives, including Portland Opera-To-Go, Opera a la Cart, and its Resident Artists Program, which supports the next generation of opera singers.

Compensation/Benefits:  We work to empower and inspire all to be their very best. We are committed to keeping our employees and their families as healthy as they can be, which is why we provide a comprehensive benefits package.

• Compensation Structure : This position offers an exempt annual salary of $65,000 - $70,000, dependent on experience, with the below benefits:

• Our benefits start the 1st of the month following your start date and include: 

• • Medical, Dental, and Vision options
  • HSA/FSA
  • Group Term Life Insurance up to 3 times salary
  • Retirement plan with 3% employer match
  • Up to 18 days of PTO plus Paid Holidays off
  • Work-life balance with a 37.5-hour work week!
  • Two complimentary tickets to all Opera productions as available
  • Parking reimbursement

Our Commitment to Equity, Diversity & Inclusion

At Portland Opera, we are committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace, and we are an equal opportunity employer.  Portland Opera Association will not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment based on race, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, religion, disability, protected veteran status, or other characteristics protected by law. We are committed to eliminating barriers to access and equity and see a diverse workforce as a key step toward this goal. We invite you to join us on our journey.

Ensemble & Cultural Equity

Our work relies on being an ensemble, and our ensemble only thrives with diversity, equity, inclusion, and respect. We commit to actively confronting and dismantling white supremacy, patriarchy, and exclusion in our company, field, and community. We commit to being inclusive and strive every day to be an anti-racist organization. Learn more about our vision, mission, and values  here.

TO APPLY: Qualified candidates should forward resume and cover letter to OperaJobs@portlandopera.org Please, no phone calls

For information about Portland Opera and to review the complete job description and requirements for this position, please visit our website at

Portland Opera is a tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organization and an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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