Silver Dollar City – [YR] Host Park Wardrobe Team Member (Year-Round)

All Career • Branson, MO

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About The Position

The Silver Dollar City Park Wardrobe Team prepares, produces, and maintains host costumes that support the theme of the 1880s theme park. The role includes creating costumes, fitting hosts, making alterations, and helping ensure hosts follow proper costuming guidelines. Team members fabricate and repair costumes using sewing machines, sergers, other sewing equipment, and hand-sewing techniques; measure, alter, and issue costumes; and assist hosts at the front desk with customer service and computer data entry. They also clean and store costumes, stock fabric, keep the shop and records organized, handle cash, and follow safety procedures and Park Wardrobe standard operating procedures.

This is a year-round position. Applicants must submit a resume and pass a sewing test and pre-employment background check. The position requires at least one year of sewing, pattern-instruction reading, and garment-alteration experience, as well as customer-service and computer data-entry experience. The schedule must be flexible and may include evenings, weekends, and holidays.

The role involves standing and walking, handling and reaching for items, and communicating and hearing. It may require lifting or moving up to 20 pounds frequently and up to 50 pounds occasionally, climbing ladders or stairs, and occasionally stooping, kneeling, or crouching. Close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus are required. Employees may occasionally be exposed to outdoor weather conditions; the usual noise level is moderate.

Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years old.
• Must pass a pre-employment background check.
• Must successfully pass a sewing test.
• Must have sewing skills and knowledge of using and caring for machines used to construct costumes or costume items.
• Must have at least one year of experience sewing, reading pattern instructions, and altering garments.
• Must have customer-service experience.
• Must have experience with computers and data input.
• Must be self-motivated and have good organizational skills and proficiency in time management.
• Must be able to work independently or as part of a team.
• Must be able to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays.
• Must meet the listed vision and physical demands, including standing, walking, handling and reaching for items, and lifting or moving items.
• Resume required with application.

Responsibilities

• Fabricate and repair costumes using sewing machines, sergers, other sewing machinery, and hand-sewing techniques.
• Measure, alter, and issue costumes to hosts in a timely manner.
• Provide front-desk customer service, use a computer for data entry, and attend to hosts’ needs.
• Clean and put away costumes using washers, dryers, and an electric iron as needed.
• Stock shelves with rolls and bolts of fabric.
• Interact positively with fellow hosts, leadership, vendors, and suppliers.
• Keep the work area clean and maintain shop cleanliness.
• Organize forms and documents, handle cash, and record information accurately.
• Comply with authorized operator requirements and job-specific safety procedures.
• Follow Park Wardrobe standard operating procedures.

Benefits

• Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admission to Herschend Enterprises attractions and resorts across the United States for employees and dependents.
• Complimentary tickets and discounts on season passes for loved ones.
• Dining, drink, and merchandise discounts across Silver Dollar City Attractions.
• Profit sharing and a 401(k) retirement plan available after three months of employment, with monthly plan entry dates.
• Affordable health plan options, including co-pay, HSA, and FSA options, available to full-time seasonal and year-round employees.
• Access to Mary's Well House employee health center for basic office visits, X-rays, and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not.
• 100% free tuition starting on the first day of employment.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed