Alterations​/Costume Shop Manager Position - Winter Opera Saint Louis Posted ago · Roll

Alterations/Costume Shop Manager Position - Winter Opera Saint Louis

Winter Opera Saint Louis, a non‑profit located on The Hill, is searching for a talented Alterations/Costume Shop Manager for its sixteenth season. Work hours are Tuesday-Friday 10am - 4pm with the potential for additional hours. Pay starts at $17 and is negotiable based on experience.

• Constructing, altering, repairing, or modifying garments for customers based on their specifications, needs, and preferences.
• Communicate with customers about price estimates and time needed to finish garment.
• Accurately measure clients and schedule fittings as needed.
• Communicate to General Director if equipment needs maintenance or repairing.
• Keep alterations shop cleaned and organized.
• Coordinate with Administrative Director any changes/updates needed to alterations or costume inventory pages on website.
• Create and maintain project calendar with estimated work times and project completion dates.
• Track and label all customer garments using alterations form.
• Assist customers with costume rental, pricing, and rental expectations.
• Work with Costume Designer to complete costumes needed for performances.
• Able to effectively manage time and coordinate with Costume Designer about performance deadlines.
• Launder and/or dry clean garments, as needed.