Student Assistant - Costume Shop - Drama Pool
Listed on 2026-01-23
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Creative Arts/Media
TV / Film Production, Music / Audio Production, Summer Seasonal, Video Game
Position Information
Posting Number
: STU
181
Job Title
: STUDENT ASSISTANT - COSTUME SHOP - DRAMA POOL
Department
:
Art and Drama
Position Type
:
Student
Salary
: $10.00 per hour
Open Date
: 11/14/2025
Close Date
:
Open Until Filled
The purpose of this position is to provide support for Drama productions by sewing, repairing, altering, costume crafts, cleaning, ability to assist with purchasing costume supplies. The Student Assistant performs basic maintenance of the costume wardrobe and the facility while under direct supervision.
Minimum Qualifications- Current Del Mar College student enrolled in a minimum of 6 credit hours while employed.
- Minimum 18 years of age.
Skills and Abilities
- Basic skills in the operation of sewing machines.
- Knowledgeable in costume Crafts.
- Ability to measure actors & assist designer and master tailor with costume fittings.
- Strong organizational skills.
- Ability to do hand sewing.
- Ability to work in a busy, fast‑paced shop and meet deadlines.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Ability to work Saturdays as needed.
- Ability to travel offsite for costume supplies.
- Ability to be insurable by the College.
- Drama, Art, Film majors preferred.
- Knowledge of clothing patterns.
- Costume design experience.
- Strong artistic talent.
- Working in a creative environment within close proximity of student actors.
- Preferred Availability Monday‑Friday 3:00 pm—6:00 pm.
This is a security-sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions. Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity employer.
Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.
- Assists in all aspects of costume production.
- Costume sewing, altering and repair, either by machine or hand.
- Costume Crafts and Assisting with pricing research for purchasing costumes at thrift stores or online.
- Assist in cleaning the workroom & costume storage areas and costume maintenance.
- Unload costumes and wardrobe purchases (boxes) from car into shop.
- Move costumes (several at a time on hangers) from storage to shop, theater or dressing rooms.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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