AMDA Costume Shop Student Worker

AMDA College of the Performing Arts is seeking dependable and motivated students to join the Costume Shop team for the Summer 2026 semester.

The Costume Shop supports all costume, hair, and/or makeup needs for AMDA productions and events. Student Workers assist professional staff with costume shop operations and production preparation while gaining hands-on experience in a creative and collaborative environment.

Student Workers work alongside experienced staff who provide guidance and training. Sewing and makeup experience are not required, but a willingness to learn, strong work ethic, and reliability are essential.

The Costume Shop Student Worker supports daily costume shop operations and assists with preparation for AMDA productions. This role reports to the Costume Shop leadership team and requires organization, attention to detail, and the ability to work collaboratively in a fast-paced environment.

• Assist with hand sewing, arts and crafts, and painting projects for costumes and productions
• Support costume, hair, and makeup needs for AMDA productions
• Crew productions as part of the costume, hair, and makeup team when needed
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized costume shop environment
• Assist staff with shop organization and preparation for productions
• Complete other duties as assigned

• Currently enrolled AMDA student for the Summer 2026 semester (employment in this department is open to 2^nd – 6^th semester students)
• Minimum 3.0 GPA
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment and meet production deadlines
• Highly motivated with a positive attitude
• Reliable, punctual, and willing to learn new skills

• Must be enrolled for the Summer 2026 semester
• Student employees are paid minimum wage in accordance with applicable state and local law
• Work schedules are arranged around academic commitments
• Student Worker positions are hired on a semester-to-semester basis and continued employment is not guaranteed beyond the current term

AMDA provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment in which no person is subjected to discrimination or harassment on the basis of actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion, creed, age, disability, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all aspects of employment, including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, supervision, promotion, working conditions, termination, layoff, demotion, transfer, compensation, and training.