Theatre Costume Purchases Coordinator (On-site)

Oregon-Shakespeare-Festival; Ashland (OR); On-site; USD 3,500,000 - 3,914,000; Full time

Job summary

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, Oregon, is seeking a Costume Shopper to support the Costume Department during the 2027 build season. The role involves coordinating purchases, returns, deliveries, inventory, and documentation in a fast-paced theatre environment.

You’ll work with Costume Project Managers and the Associate Costume Director to ensure teams have materials and supplies, maintain records, and support day-to-day shop operations.

Qualifications

• Have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 1 year of experience supporting costumes in community, educational, or professional theatre.
• Comfortable using Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, SharePoint, and cloud-based systems.

Responsibilities

• Purchasing & Returns: Complete online and in-person purchases and returns for costume projects and general shop needs.
• Receiving & Documentation: Receive packages, verify products and quantities, organize receipts, and maintain accurate purchasing records.
• Local Transportation: Drive to vendors, the shoe cobbler, and OSF’s Ashland and Talent campuses to purchase, return, pick up, and deliver costume items.
• Financial Support: Assist with credit card reconciliation by researching transactions and tracking missing receipts.
• Inventory & Vendor Support: Update inventory and vendor information, receive general shop supplies, and create stock tags.
• Shop Operations: Help maintain organized, clean, and sanitized Costume Department workspaces and equipment.

Skills

Organized

Task prioritization

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Outlook

SharePoint

Job description

The Oregon Shakespeare Festival (OSF) in Ashland, Oregon, is seeking a Costume Shopper to support the Costume Department during the 2027 build season. The role involves coordinating purchases, returns, deliveries, inventory, and documentation in a fast-paced theatre environment.

You’ll work with Costume Project Managers and the Associate Costume Director to ensure teams have materials and supplies, maintain records, and support day-to-day shop operations.