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University of Michigan

Costume Shop Internship (Student/Work Study)

Entry-Level JobVerifiedNo experience needed

Pay: $15/hr

Posted: 1 week ago

Location: Flint, MI (Onsite)

Last Updated: 6 hours ago

Hours: Part-Time

Expires: 10/7/2026

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A Cobbler or Leatherworker makes and repairs shoes; cuts out, makes up, sews, decorates and finishes leather and leather substitute goods other than garments.

$37,061 / year median in Michigan

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Job Summary The University of Michigan-Flint Department of Fine & Performing Arts seeks energetic, detail oriented students for employment in the department's costume shop. The costume shop is responsible for building garments for the University's main stage productions. Students must be able to reliably work at least 8 hours a week and be able to assist with costume cataloguing and stocking For additional information, please contact Costume Studio Supervisor, Janae LaFleur, at jlafleu@umich.edu. Responsibilities• Hand sewing and machine stitching.

Work with costume crafts including:

puppets, hats, jewelry, and dye work. Restocking costume pieces after the run of a production. Pulling costume pieces needed for productions. Identifying and cataloging clothing pieces in our database system. Required Qualifications• UM-Flint student Experience with sewing and using a sewing machine Ability to lift up to 50lbs Desired Qualifications• Cosplay armor experience Work-study Background Screening The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks will be performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. Application Deadline Job openings are posted for a minimum of three calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the fourth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled anytime after the minimum posting period has ended. U-M EEO Statement The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities. Job Opening

ID 281978

Working Title Costume Shop Internship (Student/Work Study) Job Title

TECHNICAL MISC

(TEMP) Work Location Flint Campus Flint, MI Modes of Work Onsite Full/Part Time Part-Time Regular/Temporary Temporary FLSA Status Nonexempt Organizational Group Flint Cas Department Flint Theatre and Dance Posting Begin/End Date 8/25/2026 - 9/01/2026 Salary $15.00 - $15.00 Career Interest Temporary Job Opening