AY Dance Student Production Assistant, Costumes, Tier 1 (WS-ST1)

Job Title: Dance Student Production Assistant Costumes Tier 1 (WS-ST1)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

Name and Address of Employer: St. Olaf College 1520 St. Olaf Ave Northfield MN 55057

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Department Name: Dance

Unit Number (5 digits): 11738

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Costume Designer or Dance AAA

Wage Range: $12.00-13.00/hour

Description of the Position: (Purpose of the Position):

To assist with creation and maintenance of the costumes for the Theater and Dance Department productions.

Transferable Skills:

- Attention to detail

- Responsibility

- Listening to and following instructions

- Meeting goals

-Teamwork

Duties and Responsibilities:

- Assist in construction and alteration of all costume elements for the Theater and Dance Department mainstage productions.

- Maintain launder and repair costumes during the run of the performances

- Assist in maintaining costume stock

- Assist in general shop upkeep

Qualifications: (Education/Experience/Skills)

Preferred:

- Some knowledge of costume construction

- Some knowledge of hand and machine sewing techniques

:

-Interest in sewing and a desire to learn these skills

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching stooping twisting/pivoting climbing/balancing reaching overhead grasping/handling pushing/pulling lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs. repetitive motions operating hand tools and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise respiratory factors chemicals wet or humid conditions indoors proximity hazards and heights or cramped quarters to perform the essential functions. Protective equipment is required for some essential functions. Candidates must possess the ability to safely perform the physical work required of all duties with or without reasonable accommodation.

This job description is for general information purposes. It is not intended to list all duties and responsibilities of the position. This job description is subject to change at any time by St. Olaf College with or without prior notice.