Costume First Hand

WSU's Commitment to Equal Opportunity

Weber State University is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to creating an environment welcoming to all individuals. We strive to create a culture where everyone feels valued and appreciated. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to protected categories, such as disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, religion, national origin, veterans status, or others, as required by law and university policy (see Weber State University's Policy and Procedure Manual 3-32).

• Position Title: Costume First Hand
• Requisition Number: H00460P
• Position Category: Hourly/Work Study
• Campus
  
  Location:
  
  Weber State University - Ogden, UT
• Hours per week: 20
• Months per year: 9
• Alternate work schedule: (None specified)
• Pay Grade / Salary: Hourly Pay Rate $11.75
• FLSA: (Not specified)

The First-hand will be responsible for assisting the cutter/draper or Costume Shop Manager to take the cutter’s patterns and be the “first hands” on fabric. Their responsibilities include cutting costumes out of fabric, helping practicum students with instructions on construction of the costumes, and constructing costumes themselves. Other responsibilities include costume crafts, cleaning/organizing project areas, fabric/costume maintenance, equipment maintenance, and attending fittings.

• Must be a current WSU student.
• Must be a Theatre Major with an emphasis on Costume Design.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year working in a costume shop.
• Must have a minimum of 1 year working as a stitcher in a costume shop.
• This position is 50/50 eligible; student must be enrolled full-time and have at least a 2.0 GPA in order to qualify.

• It is recommended that applicant has completed (with a passing grade) the Costume History, Costume Design, and Costume Technologies courses.

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• Job Open Date: 02/12/2026
• Review Date: 02/14/2026
• Job Close Date: 03/12/2026

To apply , complete the online application, attach a resume, and a cover letter.
When you are hired, please keep in mind that you will need to complete the appropriate Payroll and HR documents prior to beginning work.
The screening of applicants will begin immediately.
Due to the Affordable Care Act (ACA), individuals who have worked in a salaried capacity for Weber State University are ineligible to be hired as an hourly or adjunct employee at Weber State for six months.