FWS Costume Shop Assistant

Pacific University; Forest Grove (OR); On-site; USD 19,000 - 27,000; Part time

Job summary

Pacific University is seeking a part-time FWS Costume Shop Assistant located at Warner Hall, Forest Grove Campus. The role supports the Costume Shop Manager to ensure smooth shop operations and productive productions.

The ideal candidate is a current Pacific University undergraduate student with sewing experience, strong attention to detail, reliability, and a willingness to learn. The position runs the full academic year with potential re-hire.

Qualifications

• Must be a current Pacific University undergraduate student.
• Qualifies for federal work-study funding for the 2026-27 academic year.
• Attention to detail and reliable communication.
• Self-motivated and willing to ask questions.
• Experience with sewing and learning new machines.

Responsibilities

• Organize and restock costume items.
• Assist in the sewing and costume construction for productions.
• Repair costumes.
• Assist during technical and dress rehearsals for productions.

Skills

Attention to detail

Reliability

Sewing experience

Willingness to learn

Communication

Self-motivated

Education

Pacific University Undergraduate student

Tools

Sewing machines

Job description

Overview

Position Type

Part Time

Category

Student

FWS Costume Shop Assistant

This position is only open to current Pacific University Students

Job Title: FWS Costume Shop Assistant
Level: Entry
Location: Warner Hall, Forest Grove Campus – Forest Grove, OR

Purpose of Position: Provide support to the Costume Shop Manager to help shop operations and productions run smoothly.

Job Duties:

• Organize and restock costume items.


• Assist in the sewing and costume construction for productions.


• Repair costumes.


• Assist during technical and dress rehearsals for productions.

Length of Employment: Full academic year. Potential to be re-hired the following year if desired.

Supervisor Name: Emily Smith
Rate: $16.80

For more information please contact Emily Smith by email at [e-mail].

Qualifications

• Pacific University Undergraduate student


• Qualifies for federal work study funding for the 2026-27 academic year


• High attention to detail


• Reliable and communicative


• Self-motivated and willing to ask questions


• Experience with sewing


• Confidence in learning how to work with new machines