Costumer

Western Nevada College is a prominent educational institution located in Carson City, NV, dedicated to providing quality higher education to its diverse student population. The college focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that encourages learning, creativity, and professional growth. Renowned for its commitment to community involvement and academic excellence, Western Nevada College offers a broad range of programs and services aimed at helping students achieve their academic and career goals.

The institution is currently seeking a highly skilled seamstress for a part-time, temporary, or seasonal position within its costume department. This role plays a vital part in supporting the college's theatrical productions and events by ensuring that costumes meet the artistic vision and functional needs of each show. The position requires proficiency in sewing, costume alteration, and garment creation, with occasional demands for pattern-making to bring costume designs to life. This job demands attention to detail, the ability to work efficiently under tight deadlines, and flexibility to accommodate evening and weekend schedules. The compensation for this role ranges from $15 to $17 per hour, reflective of the candidate's experience and skill level.

Applicants for this role will find that the position is designed for those who can contribute to the vibrant performing arts program at Western Nevada College. Duties will include sewing, altering, designing, repairing, and fitting costumes as per the requirements of each production. Successful candidates should be prepared to work collaboratively with costume designers and production teams to ensure each garment aligns with the creative vision and technical specifications.

This employment opportunity does not offer exempt status and carries a Full-Time Equivalent (FTE) of 48.8 percent. Candidates should be aware that applications are accepted on an ongoing basis to build an applicant pool, from which vacancies will be filled as they arise. To apply, candidates must submit a resume as part of their application package. Western Nevada College emphasizes the importance of submitting all required documentation promptly as incomplete applications will not be considered. Additionally, newly hired faculty are required to submit official transcripts from accredited institutions within 30 days of employment. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of background verification processes, including checks for criminal history, credit history, registries, education verification, licensure, and previous employment verification through the Human Resources office.