Entertainment Costumer

Job Title:          Entertainment Costumer

Department:   Entertainment

Reports To:     Director of Entertainment           

OVERVIEW/POSITION PURPOSE:

Primarily oversees maintenance of Village Entertainment costumes, wardrobe and character inventory.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Create and/or maintain the inventory of Give Kids The World Character costumes
• Design new costume pieces from conceptual art
• Create costume patterns
• Construct costume pieces
• Ensure the character wardrobe is clean and ready for volunteers to utilize
• Inspect all costumes and pieces for repairs
• Assist with the care and maintenance of Village costumed characters including cleaning, ironing, repairing, etc.
• Maintain all Entertainment venues, storage areas and offices organized  as ‘show ready’; requires use of Village transportation including company vehicles and golf carts
• Perform general alterations and repairs on existing costume items
• Operating machinery including washing machine or sewing machine
• Log daily work
• Drive GKTW vehicles to drop off and pick up Disney Laundry on Tuesday and Thursday mornings
• Adherence to attendance standards
• Additional duties as assigned

PHYSICAL DEMANDS BEYOND NORMAL OFFICE ENVIRONMENT:

• Regularly required to walk, stand, bend, reach, crouch, balance, and use hands and arms to lift/move objects
• Able to consistently lift 50 lbs. unaided
• Ability to work outside for extended periods in varied outdoor conditions
• Ability to carry and climb ladders
• Flexible schedule to include rotating shifts, holidays, and weekends and/or extended hours of work
• Remove litter and debris from around venues and Avenue

QUALIFICATIONS AND SPECIFIC SKILLS:

• Previous costuming issue/repair experience
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to work independently and within a team environment
• Ability to multi-task
• Must have technical background
• Must utilize time management to the fullest
• Must be able to handle multiple volunteers in any given shift
• Must have good communication skills to work with the Entertainment team
• Must be able to read, write and speak English
• Computer skills to include- Outlook, Excel, Word and Access
• Ability to drive motor vehicles, including battery-operated golf carts
• Valid driver’s license and clean driving record

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIRED:

• High School Diploma required
• 1-2 years of Costuming experience preferred
• Wig Styling experience preferred

Note: Applicants contacted for interviews should bring their portfolio.

Give Kids The World is a drug-free workplace.