Temporary Overhire – Costume Stitcher/Draper

The Temporary Overhire – Costume Stitcher/Draper position will support the Costume Shop at Wesleyan with costume construction and alteration work for the mainstage production.

Responsibilities include:

• Hand or machine sewing,
• Fabric finishing,
• Distressing
• Final alterations
• Other duties as needed.

All materials and supplies will be provided.

This is an on-campus position working up to 30hrs per week.

Remote work may be available and is only considered for residents of MA, VT, NH, ME, CT, RI, or NY.

Minimum Qualifications:
3 years of professional stitching experience.

Experience working on costumes for theater or dance productions.

Preferred Qualifications:

5 years of experience working on theatrical costume construction.

Experience working on costumes for productions.

Additional Applicant Instructions:

Position is open until filled. Applications must include a cover letter and resume.

All offers to external applicants are contingent on the candidate’s completion of a pre-employment background check screening to the satisfaction of Wesleyan University.

Wesleyan University, located in Middletown, Connecticut, does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, political belief, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or non-position-related criminal record. We welcome applications from women and historically underrepresented minority groups. Inquiries regarding Title IX, Section 504 or any other non-discrimination policies should be directed to Vice President for Equity and Inclusion, Title IX and ADA/504 Coordinator.

Wesleyan University complies with the Clery Act and maintains records of campus crime statistics and security policies. Copies of Wesleyan University’s Clery Act Report are available on request and online at https://www.wesleyan.edu/publicsafety/clery.html.

Experience is taken into consideration in the determination of salary offers. For more information visit https://www.wesleyan.edu/hr/handbook/compensation-practices/index.html

Wesleyan offers a broad range of employee benefits and development opportunities, including comprehensive group insurance plans, wellness programs and incentives, generous paid time off and retirement plans, flexible work schedules, employee and dependent tuition programs for those who qualify.

Detailed information on the benefits of working at Wesleyan is located at: https://wesleyan.edu/hr/careers/prospective-resources.html.