Wardrobe Assistant - Pacific Northwest Ballet

Pacific Northwest Ballet values equity, diversity and inclusion as guiding organizational principles. We seek to reflect and embrace our community, and provide a welcoming and inclusive environment where artists, audiences, students, staff and volunteers of all backgrounds learn, collaborate, and participate for the benefit of all.

SUMMARY

The Wardrobe & Rentals Assistant assists with planning of day-to-day operation of the wardrobe department and running of performances. This position also assists with the PNB costume and set rentals.



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITES

• Assist Wardrobe Manager preparing, disseminating, and archiving show paperwork including costume plots, dresser inventories, dresser tracks, laundry instructions, and costume assignment charts.

• Assist Wardrobe Manager staffing performances, supervising laundry and maintenance work, and instructing dressers.

• Assist Wardrobe Manager with set up and breakdown of dressing rooms and wardrobe space at theater for each run of shows.

• Assist Wardrobe Manager with daily casting and costume assignments during performance runs.

• Pull and prepare all non-design specific costume pieces for performances. (trunks, tights, undergarments, t-shirts, socks, etc.)

• Work with costume shop, stage management and Rehearsal Directors to supply necessary rehearsal costume items for in-studio rehearsals

• Assist with movement of costumes between PNB storage facilities, Costume Shop, and theater. This includes packing/unpacking and labeling crates, checking costumes in and out according to show inventories and coordinating move dates with Costume Shop and Technical Director.

• Assist with costume rentals as needed, to include pulling, packing, checking in/out according to inventories.

• Work with Assistant Costume Shop Manager to maintain costume inventory database

• Work with Wardrobe Manager and Costume Shop to coordinate dry-cleaning of costumes.

• Assist re-stocking costumes, stock items and supplies after performance runs are complete.

• Purchase items as necessary to maintain PNB stock items and supplies such as tights, liner leotards, trunks, dance belts, bras, laundry detergent, etc.

• Work with Costume Shop and Wardrobe staff to ensure all costume pieces are clearly labeled before being taken to the theater

• Work with Costume Shop staff to complete sewing and/or craft tasks as necessary and according to skills

• Assist with fittings and alterations as needed

• Assist with inquiries regarding costume rentals and record in cross-departmental shared rental spreadsheet

• Assist with recording incoming payments and insurance certificates

• Assist with creation of rental inventory and packing lists, and wardrobe instruction sheets to send with costumes

• Travel with PNB Wardrobe and Costume Shop staff to PNB storage facilities to pick up and return costumes for rentals

• Assist with packing costumes to ship

• Assist with inspection of costumes for damage and cleanliness.



QUALIFICATIONS

• Strong knowledge of wardrobe maintenance and laundry.

• Experience in theatrical costume construction, alteration, and repair.

• Experience in working backstage on costumed productions.

• Excellent communication skills and strong problem-solving skills.

• Demonstrated time management and organizational skills.

• Able to read and create detailed paperwork and proficient in MSOffice and Access.

• Able to work extended hours and modify work weeks when necessary for specific production needs.

• Ideal candidate will have two years working in ballet or theatre costume shops or comparable experience.

• Demonstrated skill regarding attention to detail including a high degree of accuracy

• Ability to organize and prioritize and meet all established deadlines.

• Ability to perform well under pressure. Flexibility to function with sometimes changing priorities and schedules while remaining tactful when under stress.

• Self-driven with ability to work independently and as part of a team

• Must maintain high personal standards including punctuality and reliability.

• Maintaining a current, valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle is ideal though not required.

PNB values diverse perspectives, and life experiences; people of color, women, LGBTQ, people with disabilities, and veterans are encouraged to apply.

Please send cover letter and resume to apply@pnb.org
Salary: $24.05 - $27.40/hour