Job Details

Costume Assistant

Working alongside the Costume Coordinator, the Costume Assistant ensures that all aspects of costuming are in place for school theatrical productions on an as-needed basis. This includes costume construction, alterations, fittings, dress rehearsals, makeup and hair application, and the maintenance and care of costumes.

Reports to: Director of the Arts

Supervises: No supervisory duties

Essential duties include:

• Make alterations and emergency repairs
• Assist with all quick changes
• Assist with all sewing
• Assist with the making of accessories if needed; crafting experience
• Laundering of costumes on-site
• Makeup application
• Hair and wig styling

Additional duties as assigned

Qualifications:

High School

Any satisfactory combination of education, experience, and training that demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties listed

• Cleared Background/Fingerprint check
• Valid CPR certifications
• Cleared TB assessment
• Completion of Ministry Safe Training

Key competencies:

• Knowledge of design techniques, tools, and principles involved in stage productions
• Skilled in fabric construction and alteration
• Ability to use a sewing machine, scissors, steamers, and other common costuming items
• Intermediate to advanced sewing skills
• Ability to follow a sewing pattern
• Ability to teach students theatrical makeup application
• Wig styling with synthetic and human hair
• Ability to work nights, weekends, and irregular hours
• Establish and work within a budget
• Skilled at organizing, planning, and prioritizing work
• Computer Skills including PowerPoint and Excel
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills

Personal characteristics:

• Exhibits the highest level of Christian integrity his/her life reflects Christ-like morals, behavior, attitude, and leadership
• Integrates faith and prayer in the performance of job duties
• Foster a Christ-centered environment focused on Grateful Servanthood, Accountability, Compassion, and Collaboration, in alignment with our Guiding Principles
• A lifelong learner who models intellectual curiosity, self-reflection, and stewardship of talents
• An active member of a Christian church; the LCMS congregation preferred

Physical requirements:

• The employee is regularly required to sit, speak clearly, and hear accurately, use hands to finger, handle, grasp, push, pull, or feel objects or controls, walk, and stand
• This position occasionally stands, moves about the campus; reaches with hands and arms above and below the waist; lifts, pushes, pulls, or carries up to 50 pounds for 5-10 feet views a computer monitor, bends, squats, climbs, kneels, or twists
• Requires the manual dexterity to use a sewing machine, scissors, and steamer, and have the stability and mobility to maneuver electrical cords and cables backstage and infrequently climb a ladder or drive a car locally

Work environment:

• The typical work environment is climate office or theatre
• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; risk of electrical shock; risk of radiation; and vibration
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate