USF Costume Shop

Position: 2026 USF Costume Shop Staff

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Job Details

• Salary: $15.00 - $17.50 Hourly
• Location: Cedar City, UT
• Job Type: Part-Time Hourly
• Job Number:
• Division: President's Office
• Closing: Continuous
• FLSA: Non-Exempt

Position Summary

The Tony‑award winning UTAH SHAKESPEARE FESTIVAL, a professional theater company in residence at Southern Utah University, is accepting applications for Production Staff for the 2026 season. The Utah Shakespeare Festival produces an eight‑show repertory season and three Green Shows across four venues in the summer/fall of each year. Position details below.

Contract Dates (by Position)

• Draper: Contracts May 1 – June 30
• First Hand: Contracts May 1 – June 30
• Technician: Contracts May 1 – June 30
• Wardrobe: Contracts fall between June 1 – September 10 or October 8
• Assistant Costume Crafts Supervisor: Contract May 1 – July 4
• Senior Crafts Technician: Contracts May 1 – June 30

First consideration date: 11/26/2025

Essential Functions

• Draper: Oversees all construction of costumes for assigned show. Works in direct relationship with costume designers.
• First Hand: Works with the Draper to construct and supervise construction of costumes. Supervises costume technicians.
• Technician: Constructs all costume pieces assigned by First Hand.
• Wardrobe: Works on the run of assigned productions, assisting in preparation and maintenance (laundry and repair) of costumes.
• Assistant Costume Crafts Supervisor: Assists with the operation of costume crafts, including scheduling fittings, attending fittings, interpreting costume designer’s sketches and ideas, and problem‑solving engineering of costume craft items.
• Senior Crafts Technician: Creates all accessory or special costume projects as designed by the costume designer (Shoes, Armor, Hats, Jewelry, Accessories). May have a specialty in one or more areas.
• Crafts Technician: Assists Senior Crafts Technician in the construction of all accessories or special costume projects.

Education & Experience

• Draper: Must have experience in pattern making, draping, and garment construction.
• First Hand: Must be able to multi‑task and work under pressure.
• Technician: Must have machine and hand‑sewing experience.
• Wardrobe: Must have previous backstage experience.
• Assistant Costume Crafts Supervisor: Supervisory experience in costumes preferred.
• Senior Crafts Technician: May have a specialty in one or more areas.
• Crafts Technician: Previous costume craft or related skills preferred.

Supplemental Information

Documents needed to apply:

• 3 professional references.
• Portfolio or other representations of work.

Position is contingent on funding.

Important Information for International Applicants

Due to recent changes in H1B visa fees, Southern Utah University is no longer able to sponsor international faculty and staff that require an H1B visa and are currently living outside of the United States.

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Southern Utah University does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, citizenship, sex (including sex discrimination and sexual harassment), sexual orientation, gender identity, age, ancestry, disability status, pregnancy, pregnancy‑related conditions, genetic information, military status, veteran status, or other bases protected by applicable law in employment, treatment, admission, access to educational programs and activities, or other University benefits or services.

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Background Check Requirement

In accordance with Utah State Code 53A‑3‑410, appointment to this position is contingent upon the successful passing of a background check.

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