Dance Studio & Costume Technician

southtexascollege; Trevino Colonia (TX); On-site; USD 19,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

South Texas College’s Center for Mexican American Studies is seeking a Technician to support Ballet Folklorico South Texas College (BFSTC) with studio maintenance, costume care, and event preparation.

The role involves maintaining dance spaces, assisting with costume storage, and helping instructors and students with studio equipment for classes, rehearsals, workshops, and performances. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Strong knowledge of costume care, storage, organization, and minor repairs.
• Familiarity with dance studio, performing arts or rehearsal environment operations.
• Ability to prioritize, organize, and complete multiple tasks with attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provides routine maintenance and upkeep of BFSTC dance studio, rehearsal spaces, costume areas, storage areas, and related facilities, ensuring spaces remain clean, safe, organized, and functional.
• Maintains, updates, and troubleshoots student computer labs, ensuring systems remain functional in and out of the college network.
• Assists with costume care and preparation, including laundering, steaming, minor repairs, alterations, distribution, collection, and organization of costumes and accessories.
• Assists instructors and students with the use and preparation of studio, rehearsal, and performance equipment, including setup and breakdown for classes, rehearsals, workshops, performances, and special events.
• Assist with obtaining quotes and procuring costumes, equipment, supplies, props, and other materials necessary.
• Maintains inventory of costumes, equipment, supplies, and props.
• Communicates and maintains cooperative relationships with students, staff, and faculty in an effective manner.
• Travels throughout the college district, as needed.
• Serves as Campus Security Authority.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Studio operations

Event support

Education

Associate's degree

60 college hours

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

South Texas College’s Center for Mexican American Studies is seeking a Technician to support Ballet Folklorico South Texas College (BFSTC) with studio maintenance, costume care, and event preparation.

The role involves maintaining dance spaces, assisting with costume storage, and helping instructors and students with studio equipment for classes, rehearsals, workshops, and performances. Strong organizational and communication skills are essential.