Theatre Arts, Costume Shop - Student Assistant

California State University, San Bernardino•San Bernardino, CA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Costume Shop Student Assistants work in the Theatre Arts Department primarily in the Costume Shop. Costume construction, alteration and maintenance for TA Dept productions is the main function of the Shop Assistant. Shop assistants will work with professors, staff and fellow students in creating and actualizing costume designs as well as shop organization. Costume shop assistant duties include: costume construction and alteration for CSUSB Theatre Arts Dept productions, costume shop and storage cleaning, organizing and maintenance, mentoring of students learning to sew and participate in lab activities and various duties pertaining 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; and read and write English at a level appropriate to the position.
Special Qualification: Admission or registration as a CSU student.
As a Bridge Student Assistant, the student need not be registered as a student but must have been enrolled as a CSU student the previous term and is registered for the following term.
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
Payroll Requirement: Social Security Card

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.