Assistant Costume Shop Manager, Part-Time, Temp

University of North Dakota

Grand Forks, ND, USA

USD 15-15 / hour

Posted on Aug 20, 2026

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Assistant Costume Shop Manager, Part-Time, Temp

498546

Grand Forks, North Dakota, United States

Temporary Staff

Closing on: Aug 24 2026

Salary/Position Classification

15.00 hourly, Non-Exempt (Eligible for overtime)
20 hours per week
100% Remote Work Availability: No
Hybrid Work Availability (requires some time on campus): No

Purpose of Position

The Theatre Arts Department in the College of Arts & Sciences at the University of North Dakota is seeking a part-time Assistant Costume Shop Manager. This position is 20 hours/week 1:00p.m.-5:00p.m., Monday-Thursdays(Fridays off until closer to productions). The hours may change in accordance to the needs of the productions. Anticipated appointment period runs August 16-May 15.

Duties & Responsibilities

The Assistant Costume Shop Manager collaborates with the Costume Designer/Costume Shop Manager to oversee the fabrication and fit of all garments for all theatrical productions.

The Assistant Costume Shop Manager schedules and supervises students working in the costume shop, assisting and guiding as needed based on varying levels of sewing ability, all with the goal of ensuring projects assigned by the Costume Designer/Costume Shop Manager are completed in time for use in each show as shown on the costume shop calendar.

Daily tasks also include prepping projects, alterations, and creating a to-do list

The Assistant Costume Shop Manager will, depending on the needs of the show, use both existing (purchased) and custom patterns to construct costumes and guide students in creating costumes.

The Assistant Costume Shop Manger will have responsibility for maintaining costume shop space and the costume storage space.

The Assistant Costume Shop Manager must be able to oversee 5-10 students alongside the Costume Shop Manager.

Required Competencies

Hand sewing proficiency
Machine sewing proficiency
Proficient in the use of an Overlock (Serger)
Ability to maintain sewing machines
Ability to create garments using purchased patterns
Highly organized and self-sufficient for meeting deadlines
Ability to effectively organize and lead a team of students with varying levels of costume shop or sewing experience

Minimum Requirements

HS diploma or GED equivalent
Hand sewing proficiency
Machine sewing proficiency
Successful completion of a Criminal History Background Check

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the US and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. This position does not support visa sponsorship for continued employment.