Costume Studio Assistant

Weber State University; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 13,000 - 19,000; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University in Ogden, UT is seeking a Costume Studio Assistant to support the Costume Studio operations, including cleaning, closet organization, and sewing tasks to meet production deadlines.

The role requires theater majors, sewing experience, and willingness to work evenings and weekends; supervision for practicum students and hands-on construction of costumes are included.

Qualifications

• Theater majors required.
• 1 year sewing experience required.
• Ability to operate a sewing machine and construct clothing with minimal supervision.
• Willing to learn more about construction processes and show improvement.
• Willing to organize and clean; may work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all Costume Studio duties: cleaning and organizing the costume closet.
• Construct costumes through sewing, cutting, patterning, and dyeing.
• Create costume crafts such as hats, shoes, and specialty items.
• Assist with fittings and support practicum students to meet show deadlines.

Skills

Theater Major

Sewing Experience

Sewing Machine Use

Garment Construction

Organization

Evenings & Weekends

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an EOE/Minorities/Females/Vet/Disability employer and 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: Costume Studio Assistant

Requisition Number: H00010P

Position Category: Hourly/Work Study

Campus Location: Weber State University - Ogden, UT

Hours per week: 20 or less

Months per year: 9

Alternate work schedule

Pay Grade Salary Hourly Pay Rate: $ 11.75 (FLSA)

Job Summary/Basic Function: Will assist in all duties in the Costume Studio including: cleaning, organization of costume closet, construction of costumes (sewing, cutting, patterning, dying, etc.), costume crafts (hats, shoes, specialty items), fittings, aide to practicum students working in the studio, and anything else required to meet the show deadlines. Note: May be required to work some late nights and Saturdays.

Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.

This is a pooled position. Applicants are selected from the pool as positions become available. After a period of time the pool will expire and applicants will be notified.

Required Qualifications

• Theater Majors required.
• Must have 1 year of sewing experience.
• Must know how to work a sewing machine and construct clothing items with minimal assistance.
• Must be willing to learn more about the construction process and show improvement.
• Must be willing to organize and clean.
• Must be willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Preferred Qualifications

• Seeking applicants who are Federal Work Study eligible. If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-7569.

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. , 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., 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. , Grasping. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. , Feeling. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. , 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.

Physical Requirements of this position

Sedentary work. Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or negligible amount of force frequently or consistently to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sitting most of the time. Walking and standing o, Light work. Exerting up to 20 lbs of force occasionally and/or up to 10 lbs of force frequently and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. Use of arm and/or leg controls exerting forces greater than that for sedentary work. , 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. , Heavy work. Exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Visual Acuity Requirements

Requirements including color, depth perception and field of vision. Required to perform activities such as preparing and analyzing data and figures; transcribing; using a computer terminal; extensive reading., 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. , Required to have visual acuity to determine the accuracy, neatness, and thoroughness of the work assigned (i.e., custodial, food services,) or to make general observations of facilities or structures (i.e., security guard, inspection).

The conditions the worker will be subject to in this position

The worker is subject to environmental conditions. Protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. , 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.

Supplemental Questions

• * How did you hear about this employment opportunity?
  • Public Job Posting
  • Internal Job Posting
  • Agency Referral
  • Advertisement/Publication
  • Personal Referral
  • Website
  • Other
• * Describe any of your skills that are relevant to this position?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• * Have you ever constructed a costume or any other type of clothing?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you a Theater Major?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No
• * Are you eligible for Federal Work Study? (If you are unsure if you are eligible for the Federal Work Study program, contact the Financial Aid office at 801-626-7569.)?
  • No Response
  • Yes
  • No

Documents Needed to Apply

• Resume
• Cover Letter

Optional Documents