Costume Coordinator & Lead Seamstress (Part Time-Seasonal)

JOB OPENING: Costume Coordinator & Lead Seamstress (Part Time-Seasonal)

REPORTS TO: Performing Arts Director
LOCATION: In-person on Campus in San Francisco, CA
STATUS: Part Time, Seasonal
Salary Range: $10,000 (Stipend) to cover work done in the Fall and Spring

MISSION STATEMENT:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is a Catholic, Jesuit school serving the San Francisco Bay Area since 1855. Through a rigorous and integrated program of academic, spiritual, and co-curricular activities, St. Ignatius challenges its students to lead lives of faith, integrity, and compassion. Students are enriched by a diverse and loving Christian community and are called to become life-long learners who develop their individual talents for the greater glory of God. With a commitment to intellectual excellence, leadership, service, and justice, we strive to be men and women for and with others, responding courageously to the opportunities and challenges of our time.

PRIMARY ROLE:

St Ignatius is seeking a highly organized, skilled, and collaborative Costume Coordinator & Lead Seamstress to support our vibrant Performing Arts department. This position begins immediately with an intensive, critical inventory project in June 2026, and continues through the school year to manage wardrobe and costuming for our theatrical productions and music ensembles.

The ideal candidate possesses a strong background in theater arts, exceptional sewing skills, and the professional discernment necessary to curate and maintain a high-quality costume collection

A SUCCESSFUL CANDIDATE IN THIS POSITION WILL BE ABLE TO DEMONSTRATE:
Responsibilities and Duties:
Short-Term Project (Immediate – June 2026)

• Inventory & De-cluttering: Lead a comprehensive clean-out and updating of the school’s costume storage. Partner with Performing Arts students to systematically catalogue the entire inventory.
• Curation Discernment: Utilize professional theater and costume knowledge to identify high-value, versatile pieces to preserve, while strategically down-sizing and purging approximately 20% of the outdated or unusable inventory.

Long-Term Production Needs (Academic Year)

• Theatrical Productions: Oversee full costuming for the Fall Play, Spring Musical and Cabaret.
  – Attend mid-day costume fittings and work after-school rehearsals a few days per week.
  – Construct, adjust, tailor, and repair costumes to fit student performers on a timeline determined by the production director.
• Music Department Support (Fall Semester): Manage the concert attire for up to 70 choral and orchestra students, including taking precise measurements, placing orders, and handling necessary fit adjustments.
• Strike & Maintenance: Ensure all wardrobe pieces are properly laundered, dry-cleaned, organized, and restowed following the completion of each production and concert.

Qualifications (some combination of):

• Education: Relevant experience
• Theatrical Experience: Proven experience as a costumer, seamstress, or wardrobe supervisor within a high school, collegiate, or professional theater environment.
• Technical Sewing Skills: Advanced proficiency in machine and hand sewing, tailoring, alterations, and fabric care (including dry-cleaning protocols).
• Organizational & Leadership Skills: Exceptional organizational habits with the ability to manage a large inventory. Experience mentoring or collaborating with high school students is highly preferred.
• Availability: Must have immediate availability through June for the inventory project, and flexible availability during the school year for mid-day fittings and after-school rehearsals.
• Flexibility: Must be adaptable to changes as the fine arts department needs change.

Desired Attributes:

• Enjoys working with adolescents
• Teaching experience in secondary education is preferred
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Must have excellent attendance, punctuality and organizational skills
• Possess a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Commitment to the mission of the school and the formation of the whole student
• A growth mindset and dedication to continuous improvement
• Sound professional judgment and high ethical standards
• Flexibility and creativity in a dynamic environment

HOW TO APPLY:

Interested applicants should submit a resume using this link: Fine Arts Department Application Form.

SI FOSTERS A DIVERSE AND INCLUSIVE COMMUNITY:

St. Ignatius College Preparatory strives to be a just, inclusive, and Catholic, Ignatian community where all students, faculty, staff, parents and alumni feel seen, heard, valued, and loved and experience full acceptance. We are committed to hiring, supporting, and retaining a diverse faculty and staff. We see our determination to offer diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging not as a destination to be reached, but a continuous, life-long journey together.

Pre-employment background screening is required for all positions. St. Ignatius College Preparatory is required by law to conduct FBI and DOJ background checks, TB clearance, and mandated child abuse prevention training for all employees.

St. Ignatius College Preparatory is an equal employment opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Consistent with its obligations under the law, St. Ignatius College Preparatory will provide reasonable accommodation to any employee with a disability who requires accommodation to perform the essential functions of the employee’s job.

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