DOS - OPS MUSEUM EDUCATION PROGRAM REP. - 45945312

State of Florida•Tallahassee, FL

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Mission San Luis, a 64-acre living history museum located in Tallahassee, Florida, is seeking a creative and detail-oriented OPS Museum Education Representative (Wardrobe Manager) to support our educational and public history programs. The perfect candidate will be an integral member of the Mission’s team working to produce new wardrobe pieces and maintain existing clothing. The position will be filled as either a full-time or part-time OPS position at the hourly rate of $18 per hour. Candidates for both full-time and part-time are strongly encouraged to apply.

Requirements

4 years equivalent experience either through professional work or volunteer experience or Bachelor of Arts in history, theater, fine arts, textiles, or related fields
Minimum one (1) additional year experience in a professional sewing environment such as a costume or tailor shop
Cover letter and resume
Recent Works Portfolio
Knowledge of clothing design, construction, and social history
Skill with sewing and tailoring skills
Understanding of historical clothing terminology
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Ability to design and fabricate a variety of garments
Ability to learn complex historical concepts and interpret written, visual, interactive, and oral formats including lesson plans, historic activities, presentations, etc.
Proficiency in inventory management and standard office software including Microsoft Office
Knowledge of Florida history
Knowledge of museum terminology, research, and programs
Public speaking skills and willingness to give tours or presentations to large groups of people
Excellent customer service skills, ability to maintain a collegial relationship with other team members, and ability to relate to people of all ages and abilities
Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; ability to multi-task, problem-solve, and pay attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Minimum two (2) additional years’ experience in a professional sewing environment such as a costume or tailor shop
Experience working on a sewing machine
Experience with hand sewing techniques
Interest in clothing and material culture of the mid to late 1600s

Responsibilities

Construct 17th century-style garments using knowledge of historical and modern sewing techniques
Consult with the Site Historian/Curator about the construction and style of 17th century-style clothing to ensure wardrobe is accurate, wearable, and representative of daily clothing worn at San Luis in the late 1600s
Perform repairs/alterations to all types of garments
Oversee the laundering of all wardrobe items
Read and interpret historical patterns with little to no direction
Measure employees for historical wardrobe
Oversee the proper fitting of wardrobe for interpreters
Work within the existing Wardrobe Manual to create a pattern portfolio
Manage the site’s fabric collection and oversee additional purchases
Manage and maintain the wardrobe inventory
Assists staff in logistics for and execution of public programs and performs other work-related duties as required.
Cross trains with other departments to assist front-of-house, gift shop, education department, and rentals team as needed.
Performs other related duties as required.