Costuming Assistant Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Salary: $27.51 - $36.20 Hourly
Location : (ARC) 4700 College Oak Dr, Sacramento, CA 95841
Job Type: Classified Hourly - 10 Months
Job Number: REQ01720
College: American River College
Department: ARC Fine and Applied Arts
Opening Date: 06/12/2026
Closing Date: 7/6/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit: LRCEA
Beginning (on or about): 08/19/2026
Work Schedule: 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday
Hours per Week: 12
Campus Website: https://arc.losrios.edu/about-us/mission-vision-and-values
Additional Salary Information: All regular employees at the time of employment will be placed on the first step of the appropriate salary range and salary schedule.
Additional Information: This position will support Theatre classes and may include occasional evenings and weekends.
Position Summary
Under general supervision of assigned supervisor/manager, assists faculty by working with students individually or in groups in the improvement of academic knowledge and technical skill. Participates in the operation of laboratory courses as assigned; and performs technical duties as required corresponding to the production schedule of the Theatre Arts Department and does related work as required.
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Typical Duties
Constructs costumes for major productions and children's' shows from costume designer's designs; cuts, drapes and creates patterns. In consultation with the area dean, may design and/or construct costumes for children's shows and major productions; orders supplies including pre-made costumes and fabrics necessary to run the costume shop and makeup classes; oversees rental of costumes, the costume shop, and the care and maintenance of the equipment. Attends rehearsals and production meetings for season's productions as necessary. May oversee students enrolled in various theater arts classes, including costuming, construction, stage makeup, and rehearsal/performance; assists faculty member or staff with laboratory or field research; and performs related duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE: One year of experience working in a theatre costume shop.
EDUCATION: Completion of an Associate's Degree or 60 semester units (90 quarter units) with 12 units in fashion courses or 27 units in theatre arts, including courses in costume construction, design, and makeup. NOTE: Additional qualifying experience may be substituted for the educational requirement on a year-for-year basis.
Have an equity-minded focus, responsiveness, and sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, including those with physical or learning disabilities as it relates to differences in learning styles; and successfully foster and support an inclusive educational and employment environment.
(Experience Requirement: One year of experience is equal to 12 months of experience at 40 hours per week. Applicable part-time experience will be converted to the full-time equivalent for purposes of meeting the experience requirement. Education Requirement: One year of education is equal to 30 semester units.)
Education must be from an accredited institution.
Application Instructions
Applicants applying to this position are REQUIRED to complete and submit:

1. A Los Rios Community College District Application
2. Resume or Curriculum Vitae
3. Letter of Interest
4. Unofficial Transcripts (if using to meet minimum qualifications)

Additional Instructions:

• Only information listed on the application and transcripts (if requested) will be used to verify Minimum Qualifications.
• Applications stating see other documents e.g. "see resume"or "see transcripts" will be disqualified.
• Applications missing any required documentation will be disqualified.

Los Rios Community College District offers competitive salaries and a very comprehensive employee benefits package to include medical insurance, CalPERS retirement, and opportunities for additional insurance and financial investments.
Full-time, twelve-month employees receive 18 days of annual paid holidays, 15 days' vacation yearly (with increases after 5 & 10 years), and 8 hours of sick leave per month. Los Rios also offers professional development opportunities with the district and financial support and/or paid time off to complete external academic studies. You are eligible for the aforementioned benefits as a regular employee with a permanent assignment of 0.50 FTE or greater. To calculate this position's FTE, take the number of hours per week divided by 40, to get the percentage of hours worked. Then take the number of months worked divided by 12, to get the percentage of work year. Then take the percentage of hours worked multiplied by the percentage of months worked to get the position's FTE (e.g., a position that is 30 hours per week with a work year of 10 months: 30/40 = 0.75; 10/12 = 0.8333; 0.75 * 0.8333 = 0.625 FTE).
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Please indicate how you meet the minimum qualifications for the Instructional Assistant - Costuming and Makeup position by selecting the option that best describes your qualifications.NOTE: Experience and education used to meet these minimum qualifications must be clearly stated in the application. If semester units or a specific degree are required, applicants must upload unofficial transcripts or a foreign transcript evaluation from an accredited college or university. Missing documentation may result in the education not being counted.

• I have one (1) or more years of experience working in a theatre costume shop AND have completed an Associate's Degree or 60 semester units/90 quarter units, including either 12 units in fashion courses or 27 units in theatre arts, including courses in costume construction, design, and makeup.
• I have two (2) or more years of qualifying experience, including one (1) or more years of experience working in a theatre costume shop, AND have completed 30 semester units/45 quarter units, including either 6 units in fashion courses or 13.5 units in theatre arts, including courses in costume construction, design, and makeup.
• I have three (3) or more years of qualifying experience, including one (1) or more years of experience working in a theatre costume shop.
• I do not meet the minimum qualifications.

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Minimum Qualification Verification AgreementI understand that if selected for hire, I will be required to submit official transcripts, licenses/certificates, and verification of qualifying work experience, as applicable.

• Yes, I understand and agree.
• No, I do not agree.

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