Job Details

Assistant Costumer

Position Number: 6006932
Location: Lewisburg, PA
Position Type: Fine and Applied Arts - Theatre and Dance

Assistant Costumer

R0000001249
Tustin Theatre

Position Title:
Assistant Costumer

Position Type:
Part time
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
30

Location:
Tustin Theatre

Categories:
Staff Non-exempt

Job Summary:
Bucknell University seeks an Assistant Costumer in the Department of Theatre and Dance, for a one- to two-year appointment. The Assistant Costumer position is a part-time, 30 hours/week, 39 weeks per year position following the academic calendar. The assistant costumer supports the costume design faculty and costume studio manager in producing the costumes for the department's artistic season. The Assistant Costumer should be self-motivated, responsible, and highly creative. This position is intended for early career costume technicians and/or costume designers seeking professional development including, but not limited to, portfolio building (design and technology) and costume studio management experience. This position reports to the Faculty Costume Designer. The assistant costumer will be mentored directly by the faculty costume designer and indirectly by the other department faculty and professional staff based on their individual goals.

Job Duties:

Primary Duties

Costume Production:

Supporting the Department of Theatre and Dance by producing costumes. This includes but is not limited to: draping, pattern-making, cutting, sewing, crafting, and performing alterations.

Costume Design:

Supporting the Department of Theatre and Dance by designing costumes. Includes designing the costumes for the Winter theatre show and for select mainstage dance numbers throughout the academic year.

Assistant Costume Designer:

Acting as Assistant Costume Designer for all department mainstage productions in the artistic season. This includes but is not limited to: maintaining costume paper for productions, conducting independent research, sourcing materials, participating in production meetings, participating in costume fittings, attending tech/dress rehearsals, and pulling/restocking costumes.

Student Supervision:

Supervising student undergraduate workers in the costume studio in collaboration with the faculty costume designer and costume studio manager.

These listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive; additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed.

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre or related field.
Basic skills in costume design, patterning, cutting, sewing, and crafting

Preferred Qualifications:

Professional Work Experience: Professional costume production experience (i.e. stitcher, first hand, draper)
Proficient/Advanced skills in patterning, cutting, sewing, and/or crafting

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that an individual must meet in order to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. We will make reasonable accommodations to enable individuals to perform these functions as needed.

Ability to frequently communicate with groups of people in open areas
Ability to assist in observing and judging garment finish from the theatre seats
Ability to frequently operate costume machinery
Ability to work in a stationary position for 50% of the time or more.
Ability to occasionally ascend and descend stairs/work ladders
Ability to occasionally work outside to load or unload costume elements to/from vehicles
Ability to transport 20 pounds of costumes

Job Exempt:
No
Salary Range:
18.23-21.45

The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.

This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.

Advertised:
2025-02-07

Benefits:

Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives
A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.
E-VerifyBucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)

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