Federal Work Study - Theatre & Film - Costume Shop Manager (Fall 2026 - Spring 2027)

Department:

Theatre and Film

Salary:

$8.25 per hour (max. 20 hours per week)

Schedule:

Varies, based on the students’ class schedule

Position Summary:

Oversees the organization, maintenance, and readiness of all costume inventory and supports costume needs for departmental productions.

**Must be eligible for Federal Work Study. If uncertain of eligibility, please contact the Office of Financial Aid.

Knowledge of:

Theatrical costume terminology and wardrobe practices

Safe handling, storage, and care of garments and accessories

Inventory management and record-keeping procedures

Laundry and garment care techniques

Costume shop safety standards

Machines & Equipment

Sewing machines and basic costume shop tools

Laundry equipment (washer, dryer, irons, steamers)

Standard office equipment (computer, copier)

Duties & Responsibilities:

Work independently with minimal supervision

Lift, move, and organize costume racks, bins, and supplies

Track costume checkouts and returns accurately

Maintain a clean and orderly costume shop

Collaborate effectively with designers, faculty, and student crews

Strong organizational and time-management skills

Attention to detail in tracking and maintaining inventory

Basic hand-sewing and costume repair skills

Clear written and verbal communication

Ability to follow procedures and prioritize tasks

Maintain costume inventory and storage organization

Assist with pulling costumes for productions

Track costume checkouts and returns

Support basic costume repairs and maintenance

Coordinate laundry and upkeep during production runs

Assist with additional theatre production and facility tasks as assigned by the Technical

Director after primary weekly responsibilities have been completed.

Weekly Deliverables

Updated inventory and check-out log

Photo documentation of organized costume areas

List of items needing repair or replacement

Progress update on current production costume pulls

Preferred Qualifications

Prior experience in costume, wardrobe, or theatre production

Basic sewing or costume construction experience

Familiarity with theatrical production schedules

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must be enrolled as a JSU student taking at least six (6) hours per fall or spring semester. (Requirements for international students below. *)

If not a first-time student, the applicant must have a GPA of 2.00 or higher.

Selected applicants must provide evidence of student enrollment and GPA (unofficial transcript or printout of enrollment/GPA from MyJaxState.

Must be eligible for Federal Work Study.

May not be a Dual Enrollment Student.

Notice Regarding International Students:

International students on student visas are not eligible for Federal Work Study positions.

Please visit the International Programs website for additional information: http://www.jsu.edu/international/index.html

Required Documents:

Cover Letter

Resume

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