Costume Support
About The Position
Costume Support assists show performers with costumes before and after shows and supports the daily operation of costume and laundry areas. The role presets a large inventory of costumes according to cast schedules, performs light sewing repairs, and hand- and machine-washes a large volume of costumes. It also includes receiving, sorting, and putting away laundry and costumes; creating venue documents; completing daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork; and carrying out venue cleaning, organization, and inventory procedures. In some cases, the position performs stagehand duties during shows. The work schedule and hours vary according to park hours and business needs, including opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays. Work locations may also vary based on business needs and career development opportunities. The role involves working indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, and may involve exposure to fumes, dust, odors, cleaning chemicals, and temperature extremes.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- At least 18 years old.
- Previous theater or costuming experience.
- Ability to multitask and adapt to changes in a fast-paced work environment.
- Availability to work varying shifts or hours based on park hours, including opening and closing shifts.
- Valid state driver’s license and ability to obtain a company driver’s license.
- Ability to lift, push, pull, and/or carry up to 50 lbs.
- Ability to walk and stand extensively throughout the entire work shift and climb or ascend heights if needed.
- Ability to kneel, squat, bend from floor to waist and waist to overhead, reach overhead, and perform simple grasping and fine hand manipulation tasks, including use of tools, keyboard, and writing.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather, including extreme heat, and tolerate possible exposure to fumes, dust, odors, cleaning chemicals, and temperature extremes.
- Ability to work a flexible schedule based on business needs, including opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays.
- Flexibility to work at different locations based on business needs and career development opportunities.
Responsibilities
- Assist show performers with costumes before and after shows.
- Create venue documents.
- Preset a large inventory of costumes daily based on cast schedules.
- Perform light sewing repairs.
- Hand- and machine-wash a large volume of costumes daily.
- Perform daily venue procedures, including cleaning, organization, and inventory.
- Perform stagehand duties during shows in some cases.
- Receive, sort, and put away laundry and costumes.
- Complete daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork.
- Perform cleaning duties, including using cleaning chemicals.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
High school or GED
