Stitcher/Costume Assistant (Student Employee)

Carroll Community College Foundation; Indiana (PA); On-site; USD 16,531 - 24,796; Part time

Job summary

Carroll Community College Foundation is seeking a Student Employee in the Arts & Humanities department to support costume shop operations for college productions. The role emphasizes hands-on sewing, fittings, and collaboration with the production team.

The successful candidate will have experience with hand and machine sewing, take measurements, and handle fabrics with care. This on-call position supports dressers, maintains inventory, and helps keep costumes organized and ready for

Qualifications

• Experience with hand and machine sewing.
• Experience with taking measurements.
• Knowledge of irons and steamers.
• Organized with attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills.
• Ability to work in a team environment.
• Possess a great work ethic and the willingness to learn as needed.

Responsibilities

• Assist with costuming: maintain stock, construct costumes, fittings, alterations, laundering, inventory, and keep areas organized.
• This position may serve as dressers for productions as needed.

Skills

Hand sewing

Machine sewing

Taking measurements

Iron/steamers knowledge

Attention to detail

Time management

Teamwork

Willingness to learn

Tools

Sewing machine

Job description

Category

Student Employee

Application Deadline

Ongoing pool

Department

Arts & Humanities

Contact

Student Employment - [e-mail]

Salary

The hourly rate of pay for this student employment position is $15.00 per hour.

Description

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Assistance with all costuming needs including maintaining stock, constructing costumes, fittings, making alterations, laundering, helping with inventory, and keeping costume areas clear and organized
• This position may serve as dressers for productions as needed

Job Requirements

Required Skills And Qualifications

• Experience with hand and machine sewing
• Experience with taking measurements
• Knowledge of irons and steamers
• Organized with attention to detail
• Strong time management skills
• Ability to work in a team environment
• Possess a great work ethic and the willingness to learn as needed

Preferred Skills And Qualifications

• Proficient in common construction methods
• Proficient in both hand and machine sewing
• Knowledgeable in cleaning and maintaining fabric

HOURS NEEDED

• This position would be brought in on an over-hire (as needed) basis.

Carroll Community College is committed to fostering a welcoming environment for all. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer.