Wardrobe Department

WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

  • Position(s): 1
  • Dates: Tues May 16 – Mon August 28
  • Pay: $900.00 a week, salaried position
  • Housing: Shared housing provided.  Housing has basic furnishings, is collegiate style, with possible shared bedrooms
  • Travel: Not provided
  • Location: Brunswick, ME

Primary Responsibilities

Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

  • Supervise a staff of 4
  • Work wardrobe run crew for each show
  • Work wardrobe run crew for TYA performances and Concerts as assigned
  • Organize and maintain costumes during the run of the shows
  • Create wardrobe run crew tracks
  • Assist with the costume load-in and strike for each show
  • Prepare costumes and dressing areas for dress rehearsals, photo calls, and performances for assigned production
  • Be familiar with the show, the costume plot, and costume pieces for assigned production
  • Maintain costumes during the run of each production which includes daily and weekly laundering of costumes, accessories, and undergarments; ironing and all repairs
  • Assist in shifting all props and scenery as assigned
  • Work in the Costume Shop as assigned under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager
  • Attend/assist with all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as scheduled
  • Maintain budgets
  • Attend all production meetings
  • Participate in MSMT events as needed and/or required
  • Adhere to all MSMT policies and procedures including Covid 19 Guidelines & Safety protocols
  • Drive MSMT vehicles and box trucks
  • Motivate with a positive and respectful attitude
  • Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Qualifications

The following skills and experience are required:

  • Experience working wardrobe crews on large musical productions
  • Basic sewing and clothing repair skills, utilizing both hand and machine stitching
  • Familiarity with tools and equipment associated with wardrobe responsibilities (i.e., washing machines, dryers, steamers, irons, etc.)
  • Knowledge of clothing care techniques and products
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and other applicable software
  • Able to manage teams and foster both team and individual growth among employees
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, energized, and quickly changing environment
  • Able to work independently and as a team player
  • Detail oriented; able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task
  • Driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • Car preferred but not required
  • Must be fully vaccinated and boosted from the Covid-19 virus

 

 

ASSISTANT WARDROBE SUPERVISOR

  • Position(s): 1
  • Dates: Tues May 23 – Sun August 27
  • Pay: $825.00 a week, salaried position
  • Housing: Shared housing provided.  Housing has basic furnishings, is collegiate style, with shared bedrooms
  • Travel: Not provided
  • Location: Brunswick, ME

Primary Responsibilities

Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

  • Assist the Wardrobe Supervisor with the day-to-day operations of the Wardrobe department
  • Work wardrobe run crew for each show
  • Work wardrobe run crew for TYA performances and Concerts as assigned
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining costumes during the run of the shows
  • Assist creating wardrobe run crew tracks as needed
  • Assist with the costume load-in and strike for each show
  • Prepare costumes and dressing areas for dress rehearsals, photo calls, and performances for assigned production
  • Be familiar with the show, the costume plot, and costume pieces for assigned production
  • Maintain costumes during the run of each production which includes daily and weekly laundering of costumes, accessories, and undergarments; ironing and all repairs
  • Work in the Costume Shop as assigned under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager
  • Attend/assist with all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as scheduled
  • Attend all production meetings as needed
  • Participate in MSMT events as needed and/or required
  • Adhere to all MSMT policies and procedures including Covid 19 Guidelines & Safety protocols
  • Drive MSMT vehicles and box trucks
  • Motivate with a positive and respectful attitude
  • Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Qualifications

The following skills and experience are required:

  • Experience working wardrobe crews on large musical productions
  • Basic sewing and clothing repair skills, utilizing both hand and machine stitching
  • Familiarity with tools and equipment associated with wardrobe responsibilities (i.e., washing machines, dryers, steamers, irons, etc.)
  • Knowledge of clothing care techniques and products
  • Proficient with Microsoft Office and other applicable software
  • Able to manage teams and foster both team and individual growth among employees
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, energized, and quickly changing environment
  • Able to work independently and as a team player
  • Detail oriented; able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task
  • Driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • Car preferred but not required
  • Must be fully vaccinated and boosted from the Covid-19 virus

 

 

WARDROBE STAFF

  • Position(s): 3
  • Dates: Tues May 23 – Sun August 27
  • Pay: $15.00 an hour
  • Housing: Shared housing shall be provided for a fee of $75.00 a week.  The housing fee shall be deducted weekly from the employee’s paycheck.  Housing has basic furnishings, is collegiate style, with shared bedrooms
  • Travel: Not provided
  • Location: Brunswick, ME

Primary Responsibilities

Essential functions include (but are not limited to):

  • Work wardrobe run crew for each show
  • Work wardrobe run crew for TYA performances and Concerts as assigned
  • Assist with organizing and maintaining costumes during the run of the shows
  • Assist with the costume load-in and strike for each show
  • Prepare costumes and dressing areas for dress rehearsals, photo calls, and performances for assigned production
  • Be familiar with the show, the costume plot, and costume pieces for assigned production
  • Maintain costumes during the run of each production which includes daily and weekly laundering of costumes, accessories, and undergarments; ironing and all repairs
  • Assist in shifting all props and scenery as assigned
  • Work in the Costume Shop as assigned under the supervision of the Costume Shop Manager
  • Attend/assist with all run-throughs, backstage prep, all technical rehearsals, performances, load ins, and strikes as scheduled
  • Participate in MSMT events as needed and/or required
  • Adhere to all MSMT policies and procedures including Covid 19 Guidelines & Safety protocols
  • Drive MSMT vehicles and box trucks
  • Motivate with a positive and respectful attitude
  • Promote a collaborative, inclusive, and respectful working environment
  • Additional duties as assigned by the Director of Production and MSMT Annual Staff

Qualifications

The following skills and experience are required:

  • Prior experience working wardrobe crews on large musical productions
  • Basic sewing and clothing repair skills, utilizing both hand and machine stitching
  • Familiarity with tools and equipment associated with wardrobe responsibilities (i.e., washing machines, dryers, steamers, irons, etc.)
  • Knowledge of clothing care techniques and products
  • Excellent organizational, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, problem solving, and communication skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced, energized, and quickly changing environment
  • Able to work independently and as a team player
  • Detail oriented; able to prioritize efficiently and multi-task
  • Driver’s license and clean driving record required
  • Car preferred but not required
  • Must be fully vaccinated and boosted from the Covid-19 virus

 

 

TO APPLY

Please submit to Kyle Coyer, Director of Production at jobs@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, 3 contact references which should include the person’s name, position, company they work for, phone and email address.  Post LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line please.

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