Costume Assistant - Dollywood Theme Park - Full Time Seasonal

All Career • Pigeon Forge, TN

6h • Onsite

About The Position

At Dollywood Parks & Resorts, we create memories worth repeating. We do this every day across all properties; all located in the Great Smoky Mountains of East Tennessee. Ask anyone who has visited Dollywood Parks & Resorts, and they will tell you this place is different. It’s not a difference that you can touch or see - it’s a difference you can feel. We are seeking a Costume Assistant who will embody the heart and soul of our mission of creating memories worth repeating while bringing families closer together and caring deeply about our brand. This person also brings a spirit of fun, authenticity, collaboration, creativity and genuine hospitality to the lives of our guests. We want to work alongside someone who acts as an extension of our mission, values, and culture. This individual is driven to create meaningful experiences for our hosts, guests, and community while ensuring the success and profitability of our unique offerings. The right Costume Assistant will include equal parts curious learner, innovator, administrator, detail driver, mentor, and motivator. The Costume Assistant position exists to assist with the organization, production, and maintenance of all Entertainment costumes. This is to be done in a manner consistent with the Mission and Values of The Dollywood Company. Additionally, the ideal candidate will be able to display and live out Lead with Love qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• 3-5 Years Sewing Skills, Required
• 1-2 Years Previous costuming experience, Required
• Considerable knowledge of accepted concepts and practices concerned with the care and maintenance of theatrical costumes required
• High school diploma or equivalent required
• Driver's license and acceptable driving record required if appointed authorized driver
• Must reflect Dollywood’s image by being genuinely friendly and caring and by taking pride in their work
• Must be self-motivated and disciplined
• Must be able to prioritize and complete work assignments on a timely basis
• Must maintain strict confidentiality and judgment regarding privileged information
• Must display and live out Lead with Love qualities by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Must be committed to continuous improvement
• Must have professional appearance with good personal hygiene
• Must promote and support a “team” work environment by cooperating and helping co-workers
• Must adapt to changes easily
• Must be sensitive to the needs of our Guests and feel empowered to take action to meet their needs within company guidelines
• Must be able to utilize effective communication, problem solving, conflict management and interpersonal skills
• Must reflect Dollywood’s core values through the lens of dignity and respect.
• Able to display and live out Lead with Love Qualities, strongly rooted in the Dollywood Company culture, by being patient, kind, trusting, unselfish, truthful, forgiving, dedicated and accountable.
• Able to effectively communicate with Hosts and Guests using approved communication methods
• Able to smile and make eye contact to make a friendly impression when greeting guests, vendors and other employees
• Must have manual dexterity necessary to complete all job duties
• Able to sit and/or stand for long/short periods
• Able to maintain good personal hygiene
• Able to comprehend instructions and retain information
• Able to maintain dependable work attendance and flexibility with assigned work schedules including any required overtime, evenings, weekends and holidays
• Able to be productive in a fast-paced environment
• Able to be flexible to handle frequent changes in priorities
• Able to add, subtract, multiply and divide with accuracy
• Able to lift and carry up to 50 lbs. with assistance
• Able to prioritize tasks and complete assignments on time
• Must be able to tolerate heat up to 100 degrees and cold to 32 degrees Fahrenheit, with fluctuations in humidity due to indoor and outdoor facilities
• Must be able to stand, sit, kneel, stoop, bend, and move about in order to perform job
• Must be able to tolerate various chemicals (i.e. cleaning supplies , dyes, etc.)

Nice To Haves

• Experience in a theme park, theater, or school production setting, preferred
• Wig maintenance and styling, Highly Preferred
• Shoe repair experience, Highly Preferred

Responsibilities

• Distribute costumes and wardrobe accessories
• Assist performers with dressing/costume changes and attend to costumes during performances
• Provide assistance and guidance (as requested) in organizing backstage costume operations for a performance
• Clean, press, and spot-clean costumes using washing and drying machines, electric iron, and cleaning supplies
• Fabricate, alter, and repair costumes by hand or using sewing machine, and may create unusual costumes, applying creative ingenuity
• Fill in as Costume Dresser as needed
• Keep records of costumes issued and returned
• Management reserves the right to change and/or add to these duties at any time

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED