<p>Category: Staff</p> <p>Show Job Details for Part-time Manager, Costume Shop</p> <p>Apply Now for Part-time Manager, Costume Shop</p> <p>The Department of Theatre & Dance at Western Kentucky University (WKU) seeks applications for a part-time costume shop manager beginning in January 2026. Duties include supervising student workers and lab students in the Theatre & Dance department Costume Shop and collaborating with the costume faculty member to oversee the purchase, alteration and/or construction of costumes for department theatre and dance productions. Additional duties may include assistance with fittings, organization of costume storage, load in and strike of shows, and ensuring all safety and privacy protocols are followed. This is a part-time position during the academic year, from mid-August through mid-May. Salary is $20 per hour at no more than 25 hours per week. Hours will typically be on weekday afternoons with some flexibility.</p> <p>Job Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>High School diploma or GED </li><li>Valid driver's license </li><li>Ability to climb stairs, and lift 20 lbs. </li><li>Experience in constructing and altering clothing </li></ul> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Hourly Rate: $20.00</p> <p>Kentucky state law requires all public institutions of postsecondary education to conduct pre-employment criminal background checks to determine suitability for employment.</p> <p>Western Kentucky University (WKU) is committed to a policy and practice of providing equal employment and educational opportunities to all individuals. In accordance with Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Revised 1992, and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, no form of discrimination or harassment will be tolerated at WKU on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, national origin, creed, religion, political belief, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, marital status, age, uniformed services, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, childbirth or related medical conditions, or physical or mental disability in admission to career and technical education programs and/or activities, or employment practices.</p> <p>Persons with disabilities, who need reasonable accommodations to participate in the application and/or selection process, should notify the office of Institutional Equity. To request an accommodation, report a complaint, or ask questions regarding WKU's Discrimination and Harassment Policy (#0.2040), please contact Ms. Ena Demir, Executive Director/Title IX Coordinator via email at ena.demir@wku.edu or by phone at (270) 745-6867. Ms. Demir is also responsible for coordinating the University's response to complaints related to sex and gender harassment. Additional information regarding Title IX is accessible via WKU's https://www.wku.edu/titleix/ website.</p> <p>Information concerning educational programs offered by WKU are provided at: http://www.wku.edu/atwku/academics.php</p> <p>For information related to job postings, please email employment@wku.edu.</p>