Costume Studio Assistant

Weber State University Department of Automotive Technology; Ogden (UT); On-site; USD 13,354 - 19,019; Part time

Job summary

Weber State University is seeking a Costume Studio Assistant to support the on-campus Costume Studio in Ogden, UT. The role involves cleaning, organizing the costume closet, and assisting with construction of costumes (sewing, cutting, patterning, dyeing), crafts, fittings, and helping practicum students meet show deadlines.

Hours are 20 per week or less, for nine months per year. May require late nights and Saturdays.

Qualifications

• Theater majors required.
• At least 1 year of sewing experience.
• Able to operate a sewing machine and construct clothing with minimal supervision.
• Willing to learn more about the construction process and improve.
• Willing to organize and clean.
• Willing to work some evenings and weekends.

Responsibilities

• Assist in all Costume Studio duties including cleaning and organization of the costume closet.
• Construct costumes through sewing, cutting, patterning and dyeing.
• Create costume crafts (hats, shoes, specialty items) and fittings.
• Assist practicum students in the studio and help meet show deadlines.
• May be required to work some late nights and Saturdays.

Skills

Sewing experience

Sewing machine operation

Organization

Willing to learn

Evenings/weekends availability

Show construction basics

Education

Theater majors

Job description

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

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: 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
• Pay Grade: Salary Hourly Pay Rate $ 11.75

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.

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.