EMPLOYMENT

COSTUME RENTALS MANAGER
The Costume Rentals Manager shall solicit theatres to rent costume packages, make repairs on costumes, ship out packages, and intake returns.

MSMT MISSION STATEMENT

To enrich lives through musical theatre.
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

  • Customer Service/Sales
  • Research theatres for possible costume rentals for their upcoming season
  • Solicit said theatres and coordinate future costume rentals by email & phone calls
  • Following up on all inquiries for costume rental packages by email & phone calls
  • Work with the Marketing Department for an advertising plan, such as email blasts to theatres with costume rental package information, etc.
  • Work with the Graphics Department for the Costume Rentals website for updates & maintenance
  • Create contracts for rental packages
  • Track all solicitations and completed rentals
  • Maintain accurate records
  • Receive all rental money, track payments, and deposit on a timely basis

Office:

  • Daily phone calls, voicemail, emails, and any other correspondence
  • Create monthly reports for MSMT Management

Shipping Costume Packages

  • Coordinate rental packages, inventory, pull costumes as needed to complete the package, pack up all boxes, and ship out the costume rental packages to theatre(s)
  • Receive all rental returns, check inventory, check for damages, return deposits, etc.
  • Damages to costumes- for missing or damaged items, report the damages to the renting company, give a breakdown list of charges that shall be deducted from their security deposit
  • Send all returned costumes to the dry cleaners
  • Pick up all finished dry cleaning

Costume Management

  • Keep an inventory of all costume rental packages
  • Make necessary repairs on damaged costumes
  • Maintaining the cleanliness and health of the stock
  • Researching and purchasing materials and supplies for costume builds and stock
  • refurbishments and replacements
  • Coordinate with volunteers to assist in costume repairs or build

Annual Staff

  • Participate in/working MSMT company events and helping with preparation/cleanup as needed
  • Adhere to the MSMT Safety protocols and all other applicable MSMT policies & procedures
  • Drive MSMT vehicles
  • Create a positive and respectful work environment

QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Preferred candidates will have:

  • Ability to work independently
  • Excellent Customer Service and Sales experience
  • Superior knowledge and experience with costume construction and alteration techniques
  • such as machine and hand sewing, draping, millinery, tailoring, pattern creation, pattern
  • adaptation, pattern tracing, fitting, and altering
  • Proficiency with domestic and industrial sewing machines and other applicable equipment
  • common to costume workrooms
  • Knowledge of clothing materials, fabrics, notions, and demonstrated ability to work with them.
  • Exceptional planning, organizational, communication, time management, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
  • Excellent computer/technology skills, Microsoft Word, Excel, etc.
  • Ability to manage a budget
  • Driver’s license and clean driving record required

COMPENSATION

  • $45,000 – $55,000 annually, based on experience
  • Commission for packages rented

BENEFITS

  • Health Insurance
  • Life Insurance
  • Vision Insurance
  • Dental
  • 401K- 4% match
  • Vacation Time
  • Paid Time Off

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing
  • Ability to regularly move and lift 30-50 lbs. The position involves lifting and moving cumbersome boxes, packages, equipment, etc.

WORK WEEK and HOURS

  • MSMT’s work week is Monday-Friday, 9am – 5pm.
  • Weekends off unless there’s a special event and/or shipping deadline

EXEMPT
This is a year-round management position is Exempt
MSMT is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer

TO APPLY
Please submit to Stephanie Dupal, Managing Director, at Stephanie@msmt.org or Mand@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, and 3 Please submit your cover letter, employment resume, and three contact references—each including the person’s name, position, company, phone number, and email address—to Stephanie Dupal, Managing Director, at Stephanie@msmt.org or Mand@msmt.org. In the subject line, include your LAST NAME and JOB POSITION. **NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**contact references, which should include the person’s name, position, company they work for, phone, and email address. LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line, please. ** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**

DIVERSITY, EQUITY, and INCLUSION

Diversity and inclusion are core values at MSMT. We are passionate about building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working environment for all employees. We believe every team member enriches our diversity by exposing us to a broad range of ways to understand and engage with the world, identify challenges, and discover, design, and deliver solutions.

MSMT is an Equal Opportunity Employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any kind. MSMT is committed to the principle of equal employment opportunities for all employees and to providing employees with a work environment free of discrimination and harassment. All employment decisions at MSMT are based on business needs, job requirements, and individual qualifications without regard to race and color; religion or belief; national, social or ethnic origin; age; disability; sex, gender/gender identity, transgender status; marital, civil union, or domestic partnership status; past or present military service; family or parental status; pregnancy; family medical history or genetic information; political persuasion and/or belief; or status as a whistleblower in accordance with applicable Federal, State, and local laws. MSMT will not tolerate discrimination or harassment based on any of these characteristics.