Instructional Assistant - Costuming and Makeup (Temporary)

American River College; Sacramento (CA); On-site; USD 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Job summary

American River College seeks a temporary Costume Shop Assistant to construct costumes for major productions and children's shows, and to oversee shop operations including maintenance and rentals.

The role requires one year in a theatre costume shop and an associate degree or 60 semester units with related fashion/theatre coursework. Equity-minded attitude and teamwork are essential for success on campus.

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. Additional qualifying experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
• Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to diverse backgrounds of community college students, fostering an inclusive environment.

Responsibilities

• Construct costumes for major productions and children's shows from designer's designs; cuts, drapes and creates patterns.
• Oversee the costume shop, care and maintenance of equipment, and rental of costumes; order supplies.
• Attend rehearsals and production meetings and assist faculty or staff with laboratory or field research.

Skills

Equity-minded

Education

Associate degree or 60 semester units with 12 fashion units or 27 theatre units

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.

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.

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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.

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.

( 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.)

Education must be from an accredited institution.

• Temporary employees earn 1 hour of sick leave for every 30 hours they work.