Instructional Assistant - Costuming and Makeup (Temporary)

Los Rios Community College District; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 35,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Los Rios Community College District invites applications for a temporary position supporting the Theatre Arts Department. The role involves assisting faculty by working with students to improve academic knowledge and technical skills, and participating in laboratory operations as scheduled.

Responsibilities include constructing costumes, overseeing the costume shop, and assisting in makeup classes. Prior theatre costume shop experience and an associate or equivalent education are required.

Qualifications

• One year of experience in a theatre costume shop.

Responsibilities

• Constructs costumes for major productions and children's shows from designer's designs; cuts, drapes and creates patterns.
• Oversees rental of costumes, the costume shop, and care of equipment; attends rehearsals and production meetings.
• May supervise students in costume, makeup, and related theatre arts classes; assists faculty with lab or field work.

Education

Associate's Degree or 60 semester units with 12 fashion units or 27 theatre units including costume construction, design, makeup

Job description

Position Summary

Under general supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, assists faculty by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill. Participates in the operation of laboratory courses as assigned; and performs technical duties as required corresponding to the production schedule of the Theatre Arts Department and does related work as required. For a detailed job description for this temporary posting click here.

Typical Duties

Constructs costumes for major productions and children's' shows from costume designer's designs; cuts, drapes and creates patterns. In consultation with the area dean, may design and/or construct costumes for children's shows and major productions; orders supplies including pre-made costumes and fabrics necessary to run the costume shop and makeup classes; oversees rental of costumes, the costume shop, and the care and maintenance of the equipment. Attends rehearsals and production meetings for season's productions as necessary. May oversee students enrolled in various theater arts classes, including costuming, construction, stage makeup, and rehearsal/performance; assists faculty member or staff with laboratory or field research; and performs related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience

One year of experience working in a theatre costume shop.

Education

Completion of an Associate's Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 12 units in fashion courses or 27 units in theatre arts, including courses in costume construction, design, and makeup. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis. (Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.) Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment. Education must be from an accredited institution.

Eligibility

Applicants must be authorized to work for ANY employer in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa.