Costume Warehouse Assistant

Job Description

The Warehouse Assistant reports directly to the Rental Managers. This individual will  vIn this role, the right candidate will be responsible for tasks including but not limited to the following:

· General Duties:

o Checking in and out of costumes, restocking items, and daily general warehouse upkeep

o Communicating with customers of varying degrees of experience, which requires a strong knowledge of the rental stock

o Physical activities including but not limited to lifting heavy costumes, moving boxes, negotiating and using ladders of various heights, and most importantly, standing for extended periods of time

o Assisting Rental Managers with special projects as needed

o Assisting Staff Designer with mail order rentals as needed

· Front Desk Assistance (covering front desk staff during lunchtime):

o Answering all incoming phone calls and emails

o Greeting visitors with a friendly and helpful demeanor

o Scheduling appointments

o Facilitating the departure/arrival of all shipments

o Processing, filing and maintaining rental paperwork and payment information

About you:

• You are passionate about the arts.

• You have strong customer service skills, including but not limited to active listening and collaboration, good communication, positivity, assertiveness and a sense of humor.

• You are proactive and self-motivated.

• You are detail-oriented with strong organizational skills.

• You are comfortable with math and numbers.

• You are comfortable with heights and physical labor, as well as working with potentially dusty costumes and environments.

• You have a degree in Costume Design or equivalent professional costume design experience.

• You have a basic knowledge of costume history.

• You are able to work autonomously and in group settings.

• You are efficient with computers and other forms of technology, and a familiarity with social media is a plus.

• You are able to multitask and anticipate others’ needs.

TDF is requiring all staff to be fully vaccinated and boosted and will require proof of vaccination.

Compensation and Benefits

Hourly employees are paid on a weekly basis at a rate of $20 per hour. Employees would be asked to work between 20 and 25 hours per week, depending on availability and necessity.

Jobcode: Reference SBJ-j65y32-18-188-49-208-42 in your application.