Costume Shop Student Employee (Internship)

Job Description

About Company

The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Theatre and Dance is an academic department responsible for producing five main stage productions annually, encompassing drama, musical theatre, and dance. It seeks to employ students in its costume shop to support these productions, viewing these positions as valuable internships providing professional, hands-on experience.

Job Description

• Job Title: Costume Shop Student Employee (Internship)
• Department: University of Michigan-Flint Department of Theatre and Dance
• Employment Type: This is a temporary, part-time position, specifically considered an internship.
• Job Summary: The department is looking for energetic, detail-oriented students to work in its costume shop. This role offers students the opportunity to gain real, industry-quality hands-on experience by working directly on actual productions, all while being supervised by professionals. The experience gained is highly valuable and can be listed on a resume for future job applications and graduate school, being considered a crucial component for successful theatre and/or dance majors.
• Core Responsibilities: The costume shop is integral to creating garments for the University’s five main stage productions across drama, musical theatre, and dance. Specific duties for this position include:
• Garment construction: Building costumes and garments.
• Laundry: Handling and maintaining costume laundry.
• Craft work: Performing various craft-related tasks required for costumes.
• Stock organization/maintenance: Organizing and maintaining the inventory within the costume shop.
• Required Qualifications:
• Must be a UM-Flint student.
• Possess sewing experience.
• Demonstrate a strong interest in hands-on learning.
• Availability to work on weekends and evenings during production periods.
• Preferred Qualifications:
• Current Theatre Design and Technology majors will be given preference during the selection process.
• Modes of Work:
• This position requires a fully onsite presence. Work must be conducted at a designated U-M owned or leased work location, either within or outside the State of Michigan. This role is not eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work.
• Additional Information:
• Background Screening: The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates after a contingent offer has been accepted. These checks may be performed by a third-party administrator and comply with the Fair Credit Reporting Act.
• Application Deadline: Job postings remain open for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process for candidates may commence as early as the fourth day following the posting. The job opening may be removed from posting boards and filled at any point after this minimum posting period concludes.
• U-M EEO Statement: The University of Michigan operates as an equal employment opportunity employer.