Costume Support, Senior - Seasonal

Purpose

Busch Gardens seeks dedicated individuals to assist with costume management and performer attire for an exciting seasonal position.

Responsibilities

• Preset a large inventory of costumes daily based off cast schedules
• Assist show performers with costumes before and after shows
• 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, weekly, and monthly 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
• Previous experience with sewing and clothing alterations required
• Ability to work in a team-oriented environment
• Good communication and organizational and follow up skills with Stage Managers and Supervisors
• Prior work experience with costumes preferred
• Flexible to work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays

Qualifications

• 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: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation tasks (use of tools/keyboard/writing) repeatedly throughout the day
• May be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes
• Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, to include opening, mid-, and closing shifts, nights, weekends, and holidays
• 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