Theatre: Costumes 26/27

Covenant College Students•Lookout Mountain, GA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

This position is for the full academic year. THIS POSITION IS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY. FRESHMEN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT POSITIONS. Expected hours of work per week : 10-15 Work Location & Hours : Sanderson 211, typically between 9-5, some evenings during dress rehearsals and performances Qualifications for Position: Collaborates well with the team lead and the costume team to meet production deadlines Engage with their work with a positive attitude bent on problem-solving Flexibility with their workload and expectations, especially in time-sensitive situations Previous theatre experience is a plus Previous experience with hand or machine sewing is a plus Hours are typically 10-15 hours/week, afternoons or evenings, usually more hours during tech and dress rehearsals, fewer hours at the end of a semester Expected Duties and Responsibilities: Assist in costume construction, alterations, maintenance, and organization for three productions a year Work to keep the workroom and storage areas clean and organized Duties will vary with the needs of a production, may include working backstage, assisting with quick changes, measuring actors, styling hair, and applying makeup Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed Career & Self-Development, including i dentifying areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback. Communication in the form of Communicating in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand. Critical Thinking in the form of Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem. Global Literacy displayed by demonstrating flexibility by adapting to diverse environments. Leadership through Plan, Initiate, Manage, Complete, and evaluate projects. Professionalism by prioritizing and completing tasks to accomplish organizational goals. Teamwork, including building strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers. Technology Use technology to improve the efficiency and productivity of their work. Work Habits (with the alignment of Core Values) The College asks from its staff members the following fundamental work habits: Do good work. (Service, Diligence, Faithfulness) Take ownership of your job. (Selflessness, Diligence, Resourcefulness, Enterprising, Creative) Be punctual. (Service, Diligence, Integrity, Faithfulness) Dress professionally and appropriately for your job. (Humility) Make suggestions when appropriate. (Resourcefulness, Enterprising, and Creative) Communicate openly and honestly. Seek to resolve differences in accordance with the scriptural patterns summarized in the Staff Manual policy on Fair Treatment as well as the Grievance and Appeals Procedure . (Integrity, Faithfulness) Attend chapel services at least once per week, on average. (Integrity, Faithfulness) Work Environment This job operates in a stage environment. Physical Demands Sitting : Remaining in the seated position Lifting : Raising or lowering an object from one level to another (includes upward pulling) 25-50 lbs. Talking : Expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word to impart oral information to clients or to the public and to convey detailed spoken instructions to other workers accurately, loudly, or quickly

Requirements

Collaborates well with the team lead and the costume team to meet production deadlines
Engage with their work with a positive attitude bent on problem-solving
Flexibility with their workload and expectations, especially in time-sensitive situations
THIS POSITION IS FOR UPPERCLASSMEN ONLY. FRESHMEN ARE NOT ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR DEPARTMENT POSITIONS.

Nice To Haves

Previous theatre experience is a plus
Previous experience with hand or machine sewing is a plus

Responsibilities

Assist in costume construction, alterations, maintenance, and organization for three productions a year
Work to keep the workroom and storage areas clean and organized
Duties will vary with the needs of a production, may include working backstage, assisting with quick changes, measuring actors, styling hair, and applying makeup
Resume skills development (NACE Competencies required by employers) to be developed Career & Self-Development, including i dentifying areas for continual growth while pursuing and applying feedback.
Communication in the form of Communicating in a clear and organized manner so that others can effectively understand.
Critical Thinking in the form of Gather and analyze information from a diverse set of sources and individuals to fully understand a problem.
Global Literacy displayed by demonstrating flexibility by adapting to diverse environments.
Leadership through Plan, Initiate, Manage, Complete, and evaluate projects.
Professionalism by prioritizing and completing tasks to accomplish organizational goals.
Teamwork, including building strong, positive working relationships with supervisor and team members/coworkers.
Technology Use technology to improve the efficiency and productivity of their work.