Theater Student Production Assistant – Costumes, Tier 2 (WS-ST2)

Classification: Student Employee (non-exempt)

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

Department Name: Theater

Unit Number: 11733

Length of Position: See Employment Authorization

Contact Person/Supervisor: Costume Designer

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:

• 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:

Required:

• At least one-year previous work in this position
• Ability to wind and load a bobbin, thread the machine, and change the needle on both domestic and industrial sewing machines with minimal assistance or supervision
• Ability to pin, machine stitch, and press with precision after instruction is given.

Physical and Environmental Factors:

This position requires crouching, stooping, twisting/pivoting, reaching overhead, grasping/handling, pushing/pulling, lifting and carrying objects up to 20 lbs., operating hand tools, and operating equipment or machinery to perform the essential functions. It also requires exposure to loud noise, respiratory factors, chemicals, proximity hazards, and heights or cramped quarters, as well as rare exposure to wet or humid conditions indoors 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.