Costume Shop Assistant

Berklee College of Music•Boston, MA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Costume Shop Assistant will work to support the full-time costume shop staff in all aspects of costuming for select BCB theater, dance, and opera productions. The Costume Shop is responsible for fitting, altering, and building the costume pieces for each show, as well as costume maintenance and storage. All Costume Shop Assistants will receive hands-on training in basic sewing techniques and other technical skills as needed. The CSA reports directly to the Costume Shop Manager.

Requirements

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.
Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.
Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).
Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.
A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.
Federal Work Study student may apply.
In good disciplinary standing.
Must be located in the U.S.
Must have consistent weekly availability during shop hours of M-F 9am-5pm
Must be available to work 7-10 hours per week
Must be able to climb a ladder up to 12ft.
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Interest in theatrical costuming
Willingness to learn