Costume Laundry Supervisor – Seasonal Event Production

American Heritage Companies; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

End-of-season bonus

Job summary

American Heritage Companies is seeking a Laundry Supervisor to oversee laundering of costumes, linens, and textiles during show runs. You will collaborate with wardrobe and production teams to maintain cleanliness, organize fabrics, and pre-treat stains, ensuring timely readiness for each performance.

Reporting to Wardrobe and Production Management, you’ll operate laundry equipment, inspect items for minor repairs, and support load-in/out activities in a fast-paced environment with occasional

Qualifications

• Experience as a laundry attendant, wardrobe supervisor and/or seamstress/tailor
• This role requires attention to detail to ensure items are properly sorted, cleaned, and cared for
• Understanding different fabrics, stain removal techniques, and laundry equipment operation
• Demonstrate ability to anticipate, recognize and solve practical problems and resolve issues
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in written form
• Experience sewing (hand stitching and machine) and general clothing repair and maintenance
• Have good DIY, and repair skills
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills
• Ability to work alongside the production staff as a team member in an ever-changing environment to meet laundry needs
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation as well as excellent organizational and time management skills
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns

Responsibilities

• Work with the production team to ensure laundry needs are met for Wardrobe, Catering, Props/Decor, and Front of House.
• Assist Wardrobe team with load in and organization of all wardrobe supplies.
• Responsible for daily laundry and stain removal.
• Help maintain costume quality by inspecting and overseeing minor repairs to costume pieces.
• Sort laundry by department, fabric type, color,and washing instructions, and pre-treat stains before washing.
• Operate washing machines, dryers, or other equipment, following safety guidelines and manufacturer instructions.
• Laundry attendants load and unload laundry machines, adjust settings, and monitor cycles to ensure items are properly cleaned and dried.
• Track laundry supplies and notify supervisors when replenishment is needed.
• Work with the production staff during load out to see that the event space is returned to the railroad appropriately.
• Become familiar with company policies regarding safety.
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers.
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Sewing experience

Time management

Teamwork

Education

Experience as laundry attendant/wardrobe supervisor/seamstress

Tools

Laundry equipment operation

Job description

American Heritage Companies is seeking a Laundry Supervisor to oversee laundering of costumes, linens, and textiles during show runs. You will collaborate with wardrobe and production teams to maintain cleanliness, organize fabrics, and pre-treat stains, ensuring timely readiness for each performance.

Reporting to Wardrobe and Production Management, you’ll operate laundry equipment, inspect items for minor repairs, and support load-in/out activities in a fast-paced environment with occasional