Theatre Arts, Costume Shop - Student Assistant

CSU Careers•San Bernardino, CA

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Costume Shop Student Assistants work in the Theatre Arts Department primarily in the Costume Shop. Their main function is costume construction, alteration, and maintenance for Theatre Arts Department productions. Shop assistants will collaborate with professors, staff, and fellow students in creating and actualizing costume designs, as well as assisting with shop organization. Duties include costume construction and alteration for CSUSB Theatre Arts Department productions, cleaning, organizing, and maintaining the costume shop and storage areas, mentoring students learning to sew and participate in lab activities, and performing various duties related to shows and costume maintenance.

Requirements

Ability to learn and perform assigned work.
Follow oral instructions.
Work cooperatively with faculty, staff, and other students.
Communicate effectively with all levels.
Read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Admission or registration as a CSU student.
Maintain a 2.0 G.P.A. or greater per semester and cumulative.
Students must be enrolled in at least halftime units at CSUSB (6 units undergraduate; 3 units graduate).
International students must have full-time enrollment at CSUSB (12 units undergraduate; 6 units graduate).
Eligible to work in the United States.
Possession of a Social Security Card.
Reside in the State of California.
Satisfactory completion of a background check.
Verification of identity and eligibility to work in the United States and completion of the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire.

Nice To Haves

Min 2.5 GPA cumulative
Basic Hand sewing skills
Machine sewing skills
Ability to use measuring tapes and rulers
Simple math skills
Ability to use irons, washing machines and dryers.
Basic computer skills: Word, Excel etc.
Previous enrollment in TA 2660, TA 3131 or TA 3132 preferred.

Responsibilities

Maintain the continued organization of the Costume Shop, Craft Room, and Costume Storage.
Launder and repair costumes as needed with minimal guidance.
Complete sewing, crafting, or organizational tasks relating to TA productions in a timely manner and with competent skills.
Be available for Dress Parade and Dress Rehearsals to assist the Costume Shop Manager and Costume Designer.
Additional duties as needed to assist Theatre Department events and needs.