Principal Function: The Historic Clothing Manager is responsible for the research, management and care of the historic clothing collection that is used in the interpretative experience on the historic grounds of Conner Prairie.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Duties include, but are not limited to:

1. Ensures that all Interpretation staff are properly outfitted for their role on the grounds.
2. Serves as Interpretation PIC (Person in charge) of front-line staff on historic grounds during the daily experience.
3. Researches, designs and constructs garments. Coordinates garment fittings and alterations for Interpretation staff, Trades staff, Agriculture staff and youth volunteers.
4. Educates the visiting public about historic clothing construction and techniques through workshops, classes and daily experience enhancements.
5. Partners with HR to provide, order and issue all Conner Prairie Logo items to staff and volunteers.
6. Writes and updates clothing staff/volunteer contracts, garment handling/care procedures and clothing storage and management policies.
7. Conducts routine inventory of all clothing, supplies and accessories to ensure all items are tagged in the clothing digital database.
8. Oversees purchases, maintains accounting records, and vendor contracts for clothing supplies and equipment.
9. Manages budget expenses for the Historic Clothing Department to ensure compliance.
10. Manages staff as it relates to performance objectives, evaluations and corrective counseling.
11. Recruits and hire departmental staff as necessary.
12. Collaborates with the Facilities Department to coordinate repair/service calls to maintain equipment and tools used in the Historic Clothing Studio (i.e. sewing machines, washer/dryer, digital oversize printer for historic clothing patterns).
13. Works with the Facilities Department to monitor the temperature/environment in the Historic Clothing Studio and clothing storage areas in preparation for any weather- related/HVAC issues.
14. Creates and conducts trainings and presentations on historic clothing and participates in professional conferences and workshops specifically as a keynote speaker or session leader when possible.
15. Participate in department orientations, meetings/retreats and trainings.
16. Perform other duties as required.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Historic Clothing Manager supervises staff (Historic Clothing Assistant), outside contractor (1) and volunteers as well as interns in the Historic Clothing Studio.