Assistant Costume Shop Manager

University of North Dakota; Grand Forks (ND); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

The Theatre Arts Department at the University of North Dakota seeks a part-time Assistant Costume Shop Manager to oversee the costume fabrication process for theatrical productions. The role includes supervising students, managing the costume shop space, and ensuring timely project completions. Candidates should possess strong sewing skills and the ability to lead a diverse team in a creative environment.

Qualifications

• Must have proficiency in hand and machine sewing.
• Strong organizational skills to manage students effectively.
• Ability to mentor students with varying sewing experiences.

Responsibilities

• Collaborates with the Costume Designer to oversee garment fabrication.
• Schedules and supervises costume shop students.
• Maintains the costume shop and ensures deadlines are met.

Skills

Hand Sewing Proficiency

Machine Sewing Proficiency

Overlock (Serger) Proficiency

Organizational Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Salary/Position Classification

• 15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
• 19 hours per week
• 100% Remote Work Availability: No
• Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Theatre Arts Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Dakota is seeking a part-time Assistant Costume Shop Manager.

Established in 1883, the University of North Dakota is the oldest research university in North Dakota. It is the state’s flagship university and is classified by the Carnegie Foundation as having high research activity. Founded with a strong liberal arts foundation, UND has grown into a prominent scientific research university and was recently ranked among the top 100 public and top 25 most innovative universities in the country by U.S. News and World Report and is widely regarded as among the top universities in the American Northern Plains region. UND offers degrees in more than 225 fields of study with over 14,000 students. It is the home of the state’s only School of Law. The School of Medicine has major initiatives in rural and public health, and Aerospace is home to one of the first and largest unmanned aerial vehicle programs in the world.

Duties & Responsibilities

• The Assistant Costume Shop Manager collaborates with the Costume Designer/Costume Shop Manager to oversee the fabrication and fit of all garments for all theatrical productions.
• The Assistant Costume Shop Manager schedules and supervises students working in the costume shop, assisting and guiding as needed based on varying levels of sewing ability, all with the goal of ensuring projects assigned by the Costume Designer/Costume Shop Manager are completed in time for use in each show as shown on the costume shop calendar.
• Daily tasks also include prepping projects, alterations, creating a To Do List and establishing the workflow for each UND Theatre production.
• The Assistant Costume Shop Manager will, depending on the needs of the show, use both existing (purchased) and custom patterns to construct costumes and guide students in creating costumes.
• The Assistant Costume Shop Manger will have responsibility for maintaining costume shop space and the costume storage space.
• The Assistant Costume Shop Manager must be able to oversee 5-10 students alongside the costume shop manager.

Required Competencies

• Hand Sewing Proficiency
• Machine Sewing Proficiency
• Proficient in the use of an Overlock (Serger)
• Ability to maintain sewing machines
• Ability to create garments using purchased patterns
• Highly organized and self-sufficient for meeting deadlines
• Ability to effectively organize and lead a team of students with varying levels of costume
  shop or sewing experience
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with a proven ability to mentor, teach, and
  collaborate effectively in diverse academic environments.

Minimum Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED
• Hand Sewing Proficiency
• Machine Sewing Proficiency
• Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identityand eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.

To Apply

For full consideration, all application materials must be fully submitted by 11:55PM on the closing date.

Questions can be directed to the Department Chair, Dr. Emily Cherry Oliver at [e-mail]