Costume Rental Agent

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 14,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Costume Rental Agent to manage all costume rentals for the Costume Studio. You will meet with renting institutions, prepare rentals, handle billing paperwork, restock items, and keep storage organized.

The role includes the opportunity to instruct and supervise practicum students completing hours in the Studio. Applicants must be a current WSU student, majoring in Theatre with an emphasis on Costume Design, with at least 1 year in a costume shop and a 2.0+

Qualifications

• Must be a current WSU student.
• Theatre major with emphasis on Costume Design.
• Minimum 1 year working in a costume shop.
• Must have good customer service and organizational skills.
• Must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA to qualify.

Responsibilities

• Manage all costume rentals for the Costume Studio, meeting with renters, preparing rentals, handling billing paperwork, restocking, and keeping storage organized.
• In addition, may instruct and supervise practicum students who sign up to complete hours in the Studio.

Skills

Customer service

Organizational skills

Education

Theatre major (Costume Design)

Job description

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

Position Information

Position Title

Position Title Costume Rental Agent

Requisition Number

Requisition Number H01063P

Position Category

Position Category Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location

Campus Location Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week 20

Months per year 9

May be required to work some nights and weekends

Pay Grade

Hourly Pay Rate

Hourly Pay Rate $ 12.00

FLSA

Job Summary/Basic Function

The costume rental agent will be responsible for all costume rentals for the Costume Studio. This includes meeting with institutions that are renting, preparing rentals, billing paperwork, restocking rentals, and keeping costume storage organized and clean.
In addition, they will have the opportunity to instruct and supervise practicum students who signed up to complete hours in the Studio.

Required Qualifications

Must be a current WSU student. Must be a Theatre Major with an emphasis on Costume Design. Must have a minimum of 1 year working in a costume shop. Must have a good customer service and organizational skills.
This position is 50/50 eligible, student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

Preferred Qualifications

It is recommended that applicant has completed (with a passing grade) the Costume History, Costume Design, and Costume Technologies courses.

Physical Activity of this position

Ascending or descending ladders, stairs, scaffolding, ramps, poles etc., using feet and legs and/or hands and arms. Agility is emphasized. Important if the amount and kind of climbing required exceeds that required for ordinary locomotion., Maintaining equilibrium to prevent falling. Walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery, or erratically moving surfaces. Amount of balancing exceeds that needed for ordinary locomotion and maintenance of body equilibrium. , Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires full motion of the lower extremities and back muscles. , Bending legs at knee to come to a rest on knee or knees., Bending the body downward and forward by bending leg and spine. , Moving about on hands and knees or hands and feet. , Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction., Standing. Particularly for sustained periods of time. , Moving about to accomplish tasks, particularly for long distances or moving from one work site to another., Using upper extremities to press against something with steady force in order to thrust forward, downward or outward. , Using upper extremities to exert force in order to draw, haul or tug objects in a sustained motion. , Lifting. Raising objects from a lower to a higher position or moving objects horizontally from position-to-position. This factor is important if it occurs to a considerable degree and requires substantial use of upper extremities and back muscles. , Operate, activate, use, prepare, inspect, place, detect, or position. , Expressing or exchanging ideas. Those activities in which they must convey detailed or important instructions to other workers accurately or quickly. , Ability to receive detailed information with or without assistance., Repetitive motion. Substantial movements (motions) of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

Physical Requirements of this position

Medium work. Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision.

Required to have visual acuity to perform activities such as: operating machines, (i.e. lathes, drill presses, power saws) where the job is at or within arm’s reach; skilled trades tasks of a non-repetitive nature, such as carpenter, plumber, mechanic.

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position.

The worker is subject to noise. There is sufficient noise to cause the worker to shout in order to be heard above ambient noise level., The worker is subject to vibration. Exposure to oscillating movements of the extremities or whole body. , The worker is subject to hazards. Includes a variety of physical conditions, such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, exposure to high heat or exposure to chemicals. , The worker is subject to atmospheric conditions. One or more of the following conditions that affect the respiratory system or the skin: fumes, odors, dust, mists, gases, or poor ventilation. , The worker is frequently in close quarters, crawl spaces, shafts, man holes, small enclosed rooms, small sewage and line pipes, and other areas that could cause claustrophobia. , The worker is required to function in narrow aisles or passageways.

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Documents Needed to Apply

Required Documents

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents

• Portfolio