Costume Shop Assistant Job Boston area,Massachusetts USA,Creative Arts/Media

In order to participate in Berklee Student Employment, a student must fulfill the following requirements:

Current student at Berklee College of Music or Boston Conservatory at Berklee.

Enrolled at least half-time in a degree, diploma, or certificate-seeking undergraduate or graduate program. Summer is the only semester in which a student can maintain employment without being enrolled. In this case, the student must be pre-registered for the upcoming fall semester. This exception does not apply to fall or spring semesters.

Have a valid United States Social Security Number (SSN).

Remain in “valid” Visa status as applicable.

A minimum 2.0 cumulative GPA. Students in their first semester can work, even though they do not have an official GPA until the completion of their first semester.

The Costume Shop Assistant will work to support the full-time costume shop staff in all aspects of costuming for select BCB theater, dance, and opera productions. The Costume Shop is responsible for fitting, altering, and building the costume pieces for each show, as well as costume maintenance and storage. All Costume Shop Assistants will receive hands‑on training in basic sewing techniques and other technical skills as needed.

The CSA reports directly to the Costume Shop Manager.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

Hand sewing: closures, labels, and certain alterations will be stitched by hand
Machine sewing: using industrial sewing machines and sergers as needed
Shop organization
Maintenance and upkeep of all costume facilities
May be asked to assist with show costume maintenance and cleaning

Required Skills and Knowledge:

Must have consistent weekly availability during shop hours of M-F 9am-5pm
Must be available to work 7-10 hours per week
Must be able to climb a ladder up to 12ft.
Must be able to lift up to 35lbs.
Strong organizational and time management skills
Interest in theatrical costuming
Willingness to learn

Preferred Skills and Knowledge:

Basic sewing experience

Hourly Rate: $16.45

Berklee College of Music

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Berklee Valencia is the first international campus of Berklee College of Music, specializing in contemporary music degrees and offering state-of-the-art facilities in Spain.

Higher Education Education

Company size 51–200 employees

Company type Educational Founded 2012

Company Berklee College of Music