Costume Shop Student Production Assistant

Center for Public Partnerships & Research; Topeka (KS); On-site; USD 10,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Costume Shop Student Production Assistant to support the creation of costumes for Theatre/Dance productions. This role involves hands-on tasks such as sewing, crafting, and maintaining costumes, providing an excellent opportunity for students to gain practical experience in costume design and production. Ideal candidates will have a passion for the arts and a solid understanding of sewing techniques. Join this dynamic team to enhance your skills and contribute to exciting productions!

Qualifications

• Proficiency with a home sewing machine is required.
• Familiarity with basic hand sewing techniques is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Construct costumes for Theatre/Dance productions.
• Manage show laundry, repairs, and organization.

Skills

Proficiency with home sewing machine

Basic hand sewing techniques

Understanding of the construction process

Education

Enrollment in at least 6 credit hours

Job description

Costume Shop Student Production Assistant

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Position Overview: The Costume Shop Production Assistant will help construct costumes for all Theatre/Dance productions during the school year. Duties mainly include sewing by machine and hand, as well as craft work such as painting, dyeing, and ornamentation. Other responsibilities include show laundry, repairs, pulling and refiling costumes, and maintaining the shop and storage areas.

Job Description

• 70% Building costumes
• 10% Show laundry and repairs
• 10% Pulling and refiling
• 10% Organization and maintenance

Required Qualifications

• Proficiency with a home sewing machine (evidenced by application materials)
• Familiarity with basic hand sewing techniques (evidenced by application materials)
• Understanding of the construction process (evidenced by application materials)

Preferred Qualifications

• Basic understanding of theatre and the build process
• Intermediate to advanced clothing construction skills

Position Requirements

During the semester, student hourly employees must be enrolled in at least 6 credit hours. For summer, enrollment criteria include recent or upcoming semester enrollment or summer session participation. Both undergraduate and graduate students are eligible, with exceptions for GRA/GTA/GA appointments.

Employment Conditions

• Remote work is not available unless approved.
• This is a non-exempt, hourly position. Students cannot hold both hourly and salaried positions simultaneously.

Additional Candidate Instructions

• Include a cover letter and resumé.
• Application review begins April 21, 2025.

Contact Information

Gail Trottier
[e-mail]

Salary Range

$11.00/hour

Start Date

Monday, August 18, 2025