School of Arts & Design - Theater and Dance Costume Shop Assistant

High Point University • High Point, NC

1d • Onsite

About The Position

The School of Arts & Design's Theater and Dance Costume Shop Assistants help construct and alter costumes for the department's main stage and black box productions. They assist the Costume Shop Manager and Designer, and occasionally pull costumes from storage and return or organize costumes there. The position is based in the Costume Studio on the lower level of the Empty Space Theater. Assistants must work six hours per week for 12–13 weeks of the semester on a set schedule. The position is eligible for rehire on a semester basis.

Requirements

• Basic proficiency in hand and machine stitching.
• Kind and friendly demeanor and ability to work quickly when necessary.
• Organization and good time management.
• Ability to work six hours per week for 12–13 weeks of the semester on a set schedule.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum 3.4 overall GPA.
• Desire to learn more about theater and dance.

Responsibilities

• Participate in the construction of costumes for all department productions.
• Attend all mandatory work calls during the production period.
• Assist the shop manager with maintaining the cleanliness of the shop.
• Follow shop rules for appropriate behavior while working in the shop.
• Pull costumes from storage and return or organize costumes in storage as needed.
• Perform other duties as necessary for individual productions.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed