Costume Support, Senior

About the role

Busch Gardens is a place of thrills, fun and positive, lasting memories. And that's just what it's like to work here! As a key member of our team, you'll play a major role in bringing happiness and excitement to people from around the world. If you're dedicated, dependable and driven to deliver exceptional guest service, this is a place for you! This position requires Wardrobe Assistance Experience.

Responsibilities

• Preset a large inventory of costumes daily based off cast schedules
• Assist show performers with costumes before and after shows
• Dress performers
• Perform light sewing repairs and maintain a variety of costumes and accessories
• Perform frequent simple hand grasping and fine manipulation work often required for cabling mechanical costumes and repairing headgear
• Hand and machine wash a large volume of costumes daily
• Receive, sort, and put away laundry/costumes
• Complete daily, weekly, and monthly paperwork as needed
• Perform daily venue procedures including cleaning, organization and inventory
• In some cases, perform stagehand duties during shows
• Perform special assignments as requested

Requirements

• At least 18 years old
• Bachelor's degree preferred
• Previous experience with sewing and clothing alterations required
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Good communication, organizational, and follow-up skills with Stage Managers and Supervisors
• Prior work experience with costumes preferred
• Work a flexible schedule based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays

Working conditions

• Must be able to lift, push, pull and/or carry up to 50 lbs. on a frequent basis
• Must be able to work indoors and outdoors in varying weather
• Position engages in extensive walking, including transitioning between indoor and outdoor environments
• Position engages in frequent standing during work shift and climbing/ascending heights repeatedly
• Perform the following physical activities repeatedly throughout the day: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to-waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing)
• Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
• Must be flexible in work locations as placement will depend on business needs and career development opportunities
• Able to handle multiple tasks at one time in a fast-paced environment and stay on task throughout the day

Benefits

• FREE park admission
• Discounts on park admission tickets and passes for family and friends
• Park discounts on food, merchandise, etc.
• Scholarship opportunities
• Exclusive employee events and giveaways