FWS - Costume Shop Assistant, Student Assistant

The New School; New York (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The New School is seeking a Student Costume Shop Assistant for the Performance Operations – Costume Department. This on-campus role supports the Costume Shop Manager with stock pulls, maintenance of costume stock, and running stock pulls for faculty and classroom requests.

Ideal for students pursuing careers in costume design and technology with leadership and NYC garment district knowledge. Open to students with Federal Work Study awards; hourly rate is $18 and up to 20 hours per week.

Qualifications

• Recipient of Federal Work Study award.
• Basic stitching skills (hand and/or machine).
• Familiarity with fabrics and garment silhouettes.
• Familiarity with costume production and costume design.

Responsibilities

• Provide additional support during productions.
• Attend all shifts in person as scheduled by shop management.
• Assist fellow student workers as needed and overhires.
• Act as a shopper for shop management.
• Assist shop management with measurements.
• Take notes in fittings.
• Act on behalf of shop management in urgent or emergency situations.
• Additional responsibilities as assigned.

Skills

Federal Work Study

Basic stitching skills

Fabrics & silhouettes

Costume production & design

Assistant Costume Designer

Education

Currently enrolled in College of Performing Arts or Parsons

Job description

The Performance Operations – Costume Department at the College of Performing Arts seeks a highly motivated student to serve as a Student Costume Shop Assistant. The Student Costume Shop Assistant assists the Costume Shop Manager with stock pulls, maintains the costume stock, and runs the stock pulls for faculty and classroom requests. We’re looking for a well-organized, caring, focused individual with experience in group leadership, costume history, costume production, and general knowledge of the New York City Garment District, to support initiatives within the Costume Department. The Student Costume Shop Assistant reports to the Costume Shop Manager and is an ideal position for students who are interested in a career in the fields of costume design and technology. This position is open to student applicants with Federal Work Study awards.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide additional support during productions
• Attend all shifts in person as scheduled by shop management
• Assist fellow student workers as needed and overhires
• Act as a shopper for shop management
• Assist shop management with measurements
• Take notes in fittings
• Act on behalf of shop management in urgent or emergency situations
• Additional responsibilities as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Recipient of Federal Work Study award
• Basic stitching skills (hand and/or machine)
• Familiarity with fabrics and garment silhouettes
• Familiarity with costume production and costume design

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Current student in a College of Performing Arts or Parsons degree program
• Experience working on costumes for personal or production means
• Experience working as an Assistant Costume Designer or Production Assistant

WORK MODE

On-Campus Position - Employees in this position are expected to work on-campus during regularly scheduled work hours due to the nature of the work being that which is not feasible, or not in the best interest of the organization, to be performed remotely.

Hourly Rate: $18/hour Hours per Week: up to 20 hours per week

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.

Since our founding in 1919, The New School has redrawn and redefined the boundaries of intellectual and creative thought as a preeminent academic center. At our university, students have the academic freedom to shape their unique, individual paths for a complex and rapidly changing world. As a New School employee, you will be a part of the university’s mission to prepare and inspire students to bring about positive change in the world.

We are an equal opportunity employer and do not discriminate in hiring or employment on the basis of race, color, creed, religion or belief, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, marital or domestic partnership status, sexual orientation, sex, gender identity or expression, age, disability, military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.

The New School recognizes and values the benefits of a diverse workforce.