Student: Costume Shop Assistant, Academic Year 2026-27

Company Description

Augsburg University is committed to helping our student explore their vocation. As a University with a calling, we welcome the unique gifts that each of our employees brings to our collective work, and we are committed to supporting our students as they seek to match those gifts with the needs of the University and our larger community.

Student employment with Augsburg is more than a job - it is an opportunity for Augsburg students to gain meaningful work experience in a supportive setting that promotes professional growth, personal accountability, teamwork and collaboration and quality work that lives up to our mission of educating students to be informed citizens, thoughtful stewards, critical thinkers, and responsible leaders.

Job Description

The Theater Department is seeking to hire student employees to serve as costume shop artists/technicians for the academic year. Essential duties include, but are no limited to:

• Creating and maintaining costumes in costume shop for all theater department productions and events.
• This position requires some of physical work and the ability to lift at least 20 pounds.

Work-study eligible students welcome.

Compensation and Benefits

• Rate of Pay: $16.45/hour
• Minnesota Sick and Safe Time
• Minnesota Paid Family and Medical Leave
• Not eligible for health insurance benefits
  
  
  
  

Qualifications

• Enrolled as a student at Augsburg University and work-study eligible.
• Candidates must have completed a theater practicum.
• Experience with sewing and costuming a plus.
• Knowledge of fabrics and materials.

Additional Information

All student applicants must attach the following for consideration:

• Resume
• Cover Letter (optional)

Augsburg University is an Equal Opportunity employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunity to all applicants and employees regardless of their race, creed, color, religion, gender, age, national origin, disability, military service, protected veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
If you need a reasonable accommodation to complete our application process, please contact the Human Resources department by phone at View phone number on us.fitly.work or email at [email protected]. Human Resources is located at 20 Memorial Hall.

Job Classification: Student employeeFLSA Status: Non-Exempt (hourly)Department: TheaterType of employment: Student