Stage Costume Artisan—Theater & Dance

High Point University; High Point (NC); On-site; USD 9,600 - 12,000; Part time

Job summary

High Point University is seeking a Theater and Dance Costume Shop Assistant to support the construction and alteration of costumes for department productions.

The role involves assisting the Costume Shop Manager and Designer, plus occasional pulling of costumes and organizing storage. Work is on-site in the Costume Studio, requiring ~6 hours per week across 12–13 weeks, with a semester-based scheduling pattern.

Qualifications

• Basic proficiency in hand and machine stitching.
• Kind and friendly demeanor with ability to work quickly when necessary.
• Organized with good time management.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the construction of all department productions
• Attend all mandatory work calls during the production period
• Assist the shop manager with maintaining the cleanliness of the shop
• Follow the shop rules for appropriate behavior while working in the shop
• Other duties as necessary for individual productions

Skills

Sewing (hand)

Sewing (machine)

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Student status (enrolled)

Job description

High Point University is seeking a Theater and Dance Costume Shop Assistant to support the construction and alteration of costumes for department productions.

The role involves assisting the Costume Shop Manager and Designer, plus occasional pulling of costumes and organizing storage. Work is on-site in the Costume Studio, requiring ~6 hours per week across 12–13 weeks, with a semester-based scheduling pattern.