Student Worker â Costume and Wardrobe Assistant â Waco Civic Theatre
Student Worker â Costume and Wardrobe Assistant â Waco Civic Theatre
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Job Description
Job Title: Student Worker Costume and Wardrobe Assistant Waco Civic Theatre
Job Classification:Community Service Student
Department: Off Campus Community Service
Hiring Manager: Kelly MacGregor
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Work Schedule: Minimum of 10 hrs per show (hours will vary weekly)Flexible working hours
Desired Length of Employment: Fall/Ongoing
Pay Rate: $15/hr
Key Components:
This position is reserved for Federal Work Study (FWS) students only. This position is ideal for students passionate about fashion design or theatrical arts providing real-world experience in costume design and management.
- In a student employee capacity may assist in working with external community service partners.
- Help design create and alter costumes for various productions.
- Manage the organization and maintenance of the costume inventory and create a photo map and directory to help casts replace costumes in storage in the correct places.
- Assist actors with quick changes and costume fittings during performances.
- Work closely with the costume designer to bring creative visions to life.
- Ensure all costumes are cleaned and stored properly after shows.
Job Description:
- Work with local organization(s) or community partners
- Provide excellent customer service as a representative of the University
- May assist with planning organizing and implementing community services or programs
- May assist with various projects activities or tasks related to community projects
- May contribute to developing and maintaining good relationships with internal and external partners
- May serve as a source to provide information about resources and assistance related to community program(s) or service(s)
- May serve to enhance outreach for the greater Waco community
- Ensure confidentiality of all pertinent information
- May prepare and present information in a group or workshop setting
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
Required Hard / Specialized Skills:
- Basic Sewing Skills
- Basic Knowledge of Garment Construction
- Costume Maintenance (cleaning steaming organizing)
- Dressing and Quick Change Assistance
Soft Skills:
- Attention to Detail
- Communication and Time Management of assigned tasks
- Patience and Professionalism
- Creativity and an Eye for Design
Learning Outcomes:
- Costume Construction & Maintenance Develop skills in basic sewing alterations and fabric care for stage costumes.
- Fabric & Textile Knowledge Understand different materials and their uses in costume design and maintenance.
- Time Management & Efficiency Develop the ability to complete alterations fittings and repairs within production deadlines.
- Creative Thinking & Styling Explore how to adapt and modify costumes to fit a characters look or the directors vision.
Employer: Baylor University
Work Location: Waco Civic Theatre
Work Address: 1517 Lake Air Dr. Waco TX 76706
Employment Type
Part-Time
