Temporary Wardrobe Coordinator
JOB TITLE: Temporary Wardrobe Coordinator
DEPARTMENT: Production
REPORTS TO: Director of Production
LOCATION: This is an onsite job placement at Harriett’s Orlando Ballet Centre, 600 N. Lake Formosa Drive, Orlando, FL 32803
POSITION DATE: As soon as possible through December 24, 2023
POSITION STATUS: Temporary, full-time, exempt
COMPENSATION: $685/week
BENEFITS: All standard in coordination with employee handbook policies
Basic Purpose and Objective of the Role: Under the guidance of the Director of Production, the Temporary Wardrobe Coordinator will oversee the procurement and tailoring of all costumes and related wardrobe assets for all Orlando Ballet School and Community Enrichment initiatives, including but not limited to all performances at home and on tour, workshops, educational programs, and competitions. The coordinator also serves as an additional stitching hand in the costume fabrication shop.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
Costume asset management:
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- Coordinating with the leadership of both the school and community enrichment division on a regular basis, establish the requirements for costuming for all performance engagements, including all seasonal dance competitions.
- Maintain a line of communication between the school’s wardrobe liaison and the costume shop concerning any new construction as needed.
- In conjunction with Costume Director, develop, manage, and execute an ongoing plan for any necessary alterations or repairs of existing garments in preparation for performances.
- In coordination with the Wardrobe Supervisor, organize and maintain the costume department’s inventory database, with a particular focus on all school designated inventories. Standardize rental check-out procedures.
- Coordinate all competition and other student-related costume rental needs, interfacing with accounting on payment policies and procedures.
Fiscal responsibilities:
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- Responsible for monthly reporting of all expenditures, providing support documentation.
- Maintain expenditures within boundaries of project budgets
Additional Duties:
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- As time allows, assist in all day-to-day operations of the Costume department, including, but not limited to:
- Fabrication and tailoring
- Final preparation and packing of all assets for transport to the theater
- Assist with general wardrobe load-in duties at the theater
Required Qualifications:
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- Minimum of 2 years of relevant professional experience
- Strong organizational and communication abilities;
- Demonstrated capacity to manage multiple projects, meet deadlines, and communicate effectively in a fast-paced and flexible environment;
- Ability to work independently as well as a member of a team;
- Ability to use computer systems, familiarity with Windows and Mac operating systems and proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe;
- Willingness to work irregular and flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
Preferred Qualifications:
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- Experience in a dance or theatre environment
- Appreciation of the arts and dance
To apply for this position, please send a resume and cover letter to kfabian@orlandoballet.org. Please note that Orlando Ballet is an equal opportunity employer and a drug free workplace. Additionally, as required by Florida law, Orlando Ballet participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with Form I-9 information to confirm that individuals who have been offered employment at Orlando Ballet are authorized to work in the U.S.