COSTUME RENTALS MANAGER
The Costume Rentals Manager shall solicit theatres to rent costume packages, make repairs on costumes, ship out packages and intake returns.
MSMT MISSION STATEMENT
To enrich lives through musical theatre.
Essential functions include (but are not limited to):
Customer Service/Sales
•Research theatres for possible costume rentals for their upcoming season
•Solicit said theatres and coordinate future costume rentals by email & phone calls
•Following up on all inquiries for costume rental packages by email & phone calls
•Work with the Marketing Department for an advertising plan such as email blasts to theatres with costume rental package information etc.
•Work with the Graphics Department for the Costume Rentals website for updates & maintenance
•Create contracts for rental packages
•Track all solicitations and completed rentals
•Maintaining accurate records
•Receive all rental money, track payments and deposit on a timely basis
•Office- daily phone calls, voicemail, emails and any correspondence etc.
•Create monthly reports for MSMT Management
Shipping Costume Packages
•Shipping- coordinate rental packages, inventory, pull costumes as needed to complete package, packing up all boxes, and ship out the costume rental packages to theatre(s)
Return of Costume Packages
•Receiving all rental returns, check inventory, check for damages, return deposits etc.
•Damages to costumes- for missing or damaged items report the damages to the renting company, give a breakdown list of charges which shall be deducted from their security deposit
•Send all returned costumes to the dry cleaners
•Pick up all finished dry cleaning
Costume Management
•Keep an inventory of all costume rental packages
•Make necessary repairs on damaged costumes
•Maintaining the cleanliness and health of the stock
•Researching and purchases of materials and supplies for costume builds and stock refurbishments and replacements
•Coordinate with volunteers to assist in costume repairs or build
Annual Staff
•Participate in/working MSMT company events and helping with preparation/cleanup as needed
•Adhere to the MSMT Safety protocols and all other applicable MSMT policies & procedures
•Drive MSMT vehicles
•Create a positive and respectful work environment
BENEFITS
•Health Insurance
•Life Insurance
•Vision Insurance
•Dental
•401K- 4% match
•Vacation Time
•Paid Time Off
WORK WEEK and HOURS
•MSMT’s work week is Mon-Friday 9am – 5pm.
•Weekends off unless there’s a special event and/or shipping deadline
EXEMPT
This management position is Exempt and will not receive overtime.
MSMT is Proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer
TO APPLY
Please submit to Stephanie Dupal, Managing Director, at Stephanie@msmt.org or Mand@msmt.org, your cover letter, employment resume, 3 contact references which should include the person’s Name, position, company they work for, phone and email address. Post LAST NAME and JOB POSITION in the subject line please.
** NO PHONE CALLS PLEASE**
QUALIFICATIONS/REQUIREMENTS
Preferred candidates will have:
●Must be able to work independently
●Excellent Customer Service and Sales experience
●Superior knowledge and experience with costume construction and alteration techniques such as machine and hand sewing, draping, millinery, tailoring, pattern creation, pattern adaptation, pattern tracing, fitting, and altering
●Proficient with domestic and industrial sewing machines and other applicable equipment common to costume workrooms
●Knowledge of clothing materials, fabrics, notions, and proven ability to work with them
●Exceptional planning, organizational, communication, time management, multi-tasking and interpersonal skills
●Excellent computer/technology skills, Microsoft Word, Excel etc.
●Ability to manage a budget
●Driver’s license and clean driving record required
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
•Prolonged periods of sitting, standing, bending, kneeling, and climbing
•Ability to regularly move and lift 30-50 lbs. All positions involve lifting and moving cumbersome boxes, packages, equipment, etc.