Entertainment Costumer
- Employer
- Give Kids The World
- Location
- Kissimmee, Florida
- Salary
- Competitive
- Posted
- Jan 14, 2019
- Closes
- Feb 14, 2019
- Industry
- Hospitality, Non-Profit
- Category
- Theme Park
- Hours
- Part Time
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
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES, EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE:
- 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
- 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.