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Des Moines Metro Opera
Indianola, IA
Professional Job

Expires: 05/27/25

Job Dates

05/26/25 - 07/25/25

Pay

700 per week

Principle Duties and Responsibilities:
+bull; Support the Costume Shop Manager in the preparation and running of all Mainstage and 2nd Stage Series Productions. This includes building, altering, fitting, repairing, washing and general maintenance of costumes used by DMMO.
+bull; Assist the Costume Shop Manager with delegating notes and instructions to stitchers and interns.
+bull; Moving costume supplies into The Blank Performing Arts Center and returning them to storage at the end of the festival season.
+bull; Assist with maintaining an inventory of costume stock throughout the season.
+bull; Maintain clean and safe workspace.

Compensation:
$700/week during the festival season, overtime after 50 hours at a rate of $16.80/hour.
$300 travel stipend to be paid upon arrival.
DMMO will provide single occupancy air-conditioned dormitory housing during the residency period.

Skills and Knowledge
Any Combination of education and experience providing the required skill and knowledge for successful performance would be qualifying. Typical qualifications would be equivalent to:
+bull; 2+ years of experience working in a costume shop.
+bull; Proficiency in hand and machine sewing.
+bull; Minimum BA/BFA in Theatre or equivalent professional experience
+bull; Excellent verbal and written communication skills


Contact

Clayton Rodney

Director of Production

production(at)dmmo(dot)org

Business Address

106 W Boston

Indianola, IA 50125

Posted: 04/22/2025 12:43:35 EST

Last Updated: 04/22/2025 19:00 EST

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