PT Technician - Wardrobe & Costumes

ICC Illinois Central College; East Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 26,000 - 29,000; Part time

Job summary

Illinois Central College in East Peoria is seeking a part-time Wardrobe & Costumes Technician for the Theatre program. The role maintains the costume inventory, collaborates with faculty, staff, and students, and oversees wardrobe and costumes for productions.

You will assist with costume construction, manage fittings, prep costumes for runs, and supervise students and volunteers in the wardrobe shop. The position offers hands-on theatre experience in a college setting and supports a vibrant

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Three years of experience in professional theatre costume design or related field.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, organize, and maintain costume inventory; coordinate loan, rental, and return.
• Maintain costume shop equipment (sewing machines, steamers, washer/dryer) and supplies.
• Supervise and train students; monitor safety and quality.
• Collaborate with Theatre faculty, guest directors, and production staff for student shows.
• Assist with costume construction: measure, borrow/buy/build/create, and alterations.
• Prepare costumes in dressing rooms during run; clean, freshen, repair, and return to inventory.
• Supervise students/volunteers assisting performers with dressing and quick changes.
• Perform related duties as required.

Skills

Multi-tasking

Organizational skills

Prioritization

Attention to detail

Verbal communication

Written communication

Interpersonal skills

Education

Associate's degree

Bachelor's degree (preferred)

Job description

Position Title: PT Technician - Wardrobe & Costumes Campus: East Peoria Campus Employment Type: Classified, StaffPart time Department: Arts & Behavioral Sciences Start Date: 10/26/2026

Job Description: Summary The Wardrobe and Costumes Technician maintains and organizes the costume inventory, collaborates with Theatre faculty, staff, and students, and oversees the wardrobe and costumes for productions in the Theatre program.

Compensation for the PT Technician- Wardrobe & Costumes $18.99 - $21.37 an hour. *This position will remain open till filled.

Essential Functions This list is meant to be representative, not exhaustive. Some incumbents may not perform all the duties listed while in other cases related duties may also be assigned. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Evaluate, organize, and maintain existing inventory and coordinate loan, rental, and return of costumes to local organizations.
• Maintain costume shop equipment including sewing machines, surges, steamers, washer and dryer, and supplies for such equipment.
• Supervise and train students assigned to the costume shop and attend to the safety and quality of their work practices.
• Collaborate with Theatre faculty and guest directors and production staff for student shows throughout the year.
• Assist with costume construction for theatre shows, as needed—measure performers, borrow, buy, build, or create needed costumes, and alter accordingly.
• Ready costumes in dressing rooms during run of productions; clean, freshen and repair as needed, and clean and return costumes to inventory upon completion of production.
• Supervise students/volunteers who assist performers with dressing and quick changes as needed.
• Perform related duties as required.

Minimum Qualifications The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills and abilities required to satisfactorily perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

• Associate’s degree in a related field.
• Three years of experience in professional theatre costume design or related field.
• Strong multi-tasking, organizational and prioritization skills.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to establish and maintain cooperative and professional working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field
• Experience working in Higher Education

Illinois Central College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, ancestry, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital or familial status, order of protection status, use of VESSA rights, genetic information, military or veteran status (including discharge status), or any other protected status in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local laws.

Illinois Central College offers a comprehensive benefit package for full-time employees, including:

• paid time off
• 11 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• medical
• dental
• vision
• life and long-term disability insurance
• tuition waivers for employee, spouse and dependent children
• on-site childcare center
• 403(b) retirement plans
• State University Retirement System pension plan

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