Summary of Position:

The Costume Shop Assistant/Laundry Crew member is responsible for completing twice weekly laundry for both our mainstage productions and our childrens theatre productions. In addition to laundry duties, the role functions as an assistant to the other costume shop employees, especially to the costume designer and costume shop manager. The team member may be required to act as a stitcher in the costume shop or in another costume-related field as determined by the manager. This is a part-time position, with two guaranteed work days per week and the opportunity for more hours.

Duties and Responsibilities:

-Complete laundry and redistribute to the dressing rooms by 4:30pm on Mondays and Fridays.
-Distribute dry cleaning to the dressing rooms by 4:30pm on Tuesdays.
-Check the costume repair sheet upon clocking in, and complete any needed repairs before the next show.
-Assist with costume load-in, changeover, and dressing as assigned.
-Maintain costumes throughout the duration of the show run, by carefully assessing laundry needs, and performing proactive assessments of each garment prior to wash.
-Maintain clean and safe workspace, both in the costume shop and laundry room.
-Perform emergency costume repairs as necessary, or contact the shop manager if the repair requires further direction.
-Attend fittings as needed.
-Perform the duties of a stitcher as requested, during the lead-up to opening a new show.
-Organize the costume storage space, both of garments and supplies, as requested by shop manager.

Minimum Qualifications:

-High School diploma or equivalent
-2 years working experience in clothing, laundry, wardrobe and costuming preferred
-Strong interpersonal, time management, and organizational skills.
-Ability to maintain a professional demeanor when working backstage with performers
-Experience with:
- Laundry supplies and equipment
- Fabric cleaning techniques and stain removal
- Costume shop equipment
- Hand-sewing
- Machine sewing
- Shoe repair equipment
-Valid Drivers License

Physical Requirements:

-Ability to lift, push, pull or otherwise maneuver up to 50 lbs repeatedly, either alone or with assistance
-Ability to lift and carry costumes while navigating stairs.
-Work in confined spaces with low visibility.
-Stand for long periods of time.
-Perform the following physical activities: kneeling, squatting, bend floor-to waist/waist-to-overhead, reach overhead, simple grasp and fine hand manipulation
-Able to work indoors and outdoors, in varying weather
-Position may be exposed to fumes, dust, odors, and cold/heat temperature extremes
-Perform cleaning duties, including use of cleaning chemicals
-Work a flexible schedule/hour based on business need, potentially at night.

To Apply:

Applicants interested in this position should reach out with a detailed resume and cover letter, as well as be prepared to provide three professional references.

About Employer:

Derby Dinner Playhouse is the theatrical entertainment leader in both Indiana and neighboring state Kentucky, noted for their professional productions of Broadway musicals and lighthearted comedies. Each dinner theatre production comes alive with the magic of lights, costumes, a live orchestra, and a stage full of professional performers. Derby Dinner operates with over 100 employees, working in the restaurant and theatre portions of the business.

Derby Dinner Playhouse is proud to be one of the oldest and largest continually operating professional dinner theatres in the country. For 50 years the theatre has served the Southern Indiana region and Kentucky by reaching out to more than three million people. Derby Dinner opened in 1974 under the general management of Carolyn Thomas. In 1985, Thomas opted to purchase the Indiana dinner theatre with partner Bekki Jo Schneider, and in the last 30 years attendance has grown to over 200,000 patrons per year with over 10,000 season subscribers. Derby Dinner is proud to be a member of the National Dinner Theatre Association.

There are eight mainstage shows running Tuesday through Sunday year-round. Derby Dinner also presents four Childrens Musical Theatre productions, several musical concerts, and a Performing Arts Academy runs year-round and offers Musical Theatre and Acting Workshops for students ages 7 to 17.

Derby Dinner Playhouse is an equal opportunity employer. This application will not be used for limiting or excluding any applicant from consideration for employment on a basis prohibited by local, state, or federal law. Should an applicant need reasonable accommodation in the application process, he or she should contact a company representative. You must be 16 or older to work for Derby Dinner Playhouse.

The relationship between you and Derby Dinner Playhouse is referred to as "employment at will." This means that your employment can be terminated at any time for any reason, with or without cause, with or without notice, by you or Derby Dinner Playhouse. No representative of Derby Dinner Playhouse has authority to enter into any agreement contrary to the foregoing employment at will relationship. You understand that your employment is at will, and that you acknowledge that no oral or written statements or representations regarding your employment can alter your at-will employment status, except for a written statement signed by you and our Company President.