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Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Designer (9- month position) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
- $50,000 - $55,000 a year
- Extended hours
- Management
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- Hair styling
- Paid holidays
- Disability insurance

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Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Designer (9- month position) - Worcester State University
Worcester State University —Worcester, MA
(E) Mentor, advises costume emphatic students in costume design/crafts assignments on main stage and capstone projects. 20 vacation days accrued per year.
$50,000 - $55,000 a year

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Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Designer (9- month position) - Worcester State University

Worcester State University -
Worcester, MA

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Job Details

Full-time
$50,000 - $55,000 a year

Benefits

401(a)
Paid holidays
Disability insurance
Health insurance
Dental insurance
Life insurance

Qualifications

Sketching
Cutting
Hair styling
Research
Design sketching

Full Job Description

Location: Worcester, MA Category: Administrators Job Type: Full-time Posted On: Fri Jun 5 2026 Job Description:

OFFICIAL TITLE: Staff Assistant, Costume Shop Supervisor (9-month position)
SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Chairperson of the Visual and Performing Arts Department
SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Department Chair will meet with the Theatre Costume Designer and will confer with the Theatre Costume Designer and members of the Theatre area faculty as needed regarding the performance of the Designer's duties.

General Statement of Duties: The Theatre Costume Supervisor will supervise the costume shop in the theatre area of the Visual and Performing Arts Department and/or mentor student designers for VPA Theatre area productions. This is a 9-month position with a 12-week non-service period from May through August.

Responsibilities:

(E) = Essential

(E) Build and/or purchase costumes and accessories for theatre productions.
(E) Mentor, advises costume emphatic students in costume design/crafts assignments on main stage and capstone projects.
(E) Oversee the execution of the costumes and accessories.
(E) Supervise students, work study students and over-hire workers when needed
(E) Maintains above items and has equipment serviced as needed
(E) Maintains an open but efficient, collaborative atmosphere for a diverse group of stakeholders
(E) Drapes, pattern drafts, cuts, designs makeup and hair, and teaches said skills to emphatic students.
(E) Demonstrates civility and professional, customer-service oriented behavior, worthy of emulation by other staff and students.
(E) Responsible for contributing to the WSU Strategic Plan.
(E) Responsible for contributing to Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action objectives.
Performs other duties as assigned.

Job Requirements:

Required Qualifications:

Strong costume shop skills, including research, conceptualization, sketching and rendering.
Good collaborative skills.
Strong organizational and time-management skills.
Ability to work flexible and extended hours. Occasional nights and weekends may be required based on the department's production calendar.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, benefited, exempt, professional APA position. This is a 9-month position with a 12-week non-service period from May- August. The firm annual salary range for this position is $50,000-$55,000, commensurate with relevant professional experience and education.

Here at Worcester State University, it is strongly recommended that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment.

Worcester State University offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

a choice of 8 different pre-taxed, health insurance plan options
a choice of pension or 401(a), and supplemental plan retirement options
life insurance up to 8x the annual salary
long-term disability coverage
dental insurance
20 vacation days accrued per year
15 sick days accrued per year
5 personal days per year
paid holidays
tuition remission for self, spouse, and dependent children
and more...

We are an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. M/F/D/V. Members of traditionally underrepresented groups are strongly encouraged to apply.

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