Wardrobe and Crafts Assistant Job Gainesville area,Florida USA,Creative Arts/Media

Job no: 540997
Work type: Student Ast
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: Facilities Operations/Skilled Trades, Recreation/Event Services, Humanities
Department: - COTA-THEATRE-CHAIR

Classification

Title:

Federal Work Study/Student Assistant - Wardrobe and Crafts Assistant

Job Description:

The School of Theatre + Dance in the College of the Arts seeks a student assistant in the role of Wardrobe & Crafts Assistant to provide assistance in the costume area under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager. This position works closely with the Costume Shop Manager and has the opportunity to collaborate in all aspects of costume production, including but not limited to:
School of Theatre + Dance (SoTD) production daily maintenance and laundering of costumes, including washing, drying, ironing, steaming, and organizing costumes. Whenever possible, this position will also assist with specialty costume projects, such as: wig styling, millinery, dye projects, and other possibilities.

The position may also assist the costume shop with completing costume mock-ups and garments, including ironing, hand and machine basting, hand and machine sewing, embellishing, and altering costumes as needed.

A successful candidate will have Federal Work-Study (FWS) eligibility; demonstrate a strong interest in live entertainment production and/or scenic construction; possess strong organizational skills; and work independently as well as collaboratively.

Responsibilities:

Costume care, including laundering, ironing, steaming, and other upkeep.
Organize costumes for production use.
Assist Costume Shop staff with specialty costume projects, including wig styling, millinery, and dye projects.
Support costume production and costume alterations, which may include costume mock-ups and garments, hand and machine basting, hand and machine sewing, embellishing, and altering costumes as needed.
Other duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

Federal Work Study award required [must provide valid Award Summary Page confirming Federal Work Study Award over Fall 2025 and Spring 2026].
10 hours available each week, Monday through Friday, between 9 a.m.

- 5 p.m.

Preferred:

Knowledge of SoTD costume area production procedures
Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
Evidence of prioritization skills in a fast-paced production setting.
Ability to occasionally lift and move 50 pounds.
Evidence of success in promoting an environment that advances pluralism, curiosity, open discourse, and the well-being of all.

Hiring is contingent upon Federal Work Study eligibility.

Hiring is contingent upon eligibility to work in the US. Searches are conducted in accordance with Florida's Sunshine Law.

Health Assessment

Required:

No

About COTA and the University of Florida:

SCHOOL OF THEATRE + DANCE:
The light-filled, state-of-the-art Nadine McGuire Theatre and Dance Pavilion is home to the School of Theatre + Dance (SoTD). The School’s international full-time faculty of 27 recognized artists and researchers, complemented by adjunct and guest faculty and staff, including full- and part-time professionals. The School offers MFA curricula in acting and in design/technology, which includes scene design, lighting design and costume technology;

BFA programs in acting, musical theatre, scene design, lighting design and costume design; and a BA in general theatre. The School features two degree programs in dance designed to develop the individual voice of the dance artist, a BFA and a BA. Approximately 200 students major in the artistically varied curricula of the School of Theatre + Dance. Through its production program, outreach and innovative programming, the School of Theatre + Dance provides multiple cultural opportunities annually to thousands of members of the University and the greater community.

The University of Florida is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges and is an accredited institutional member of the National Association of Schools of Dance and the National Association of Schools of Theatre. For more information, visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

THE COLLEGE OF THE ARTS:
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