Wardrobe Supervisor - THE POLAR EXPRESS Train Ride OKC

American Heritage Companies; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 29,000 - 32,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Catered meals for 5-show days

Comp tickets for friends and family

Job summary

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, seeks a Wardrobe Supervisor for THE POLAR EXPRESS train ride in Oklahoma City, OK. This seasonal, hourly role involves preparing costume packages, fittings, alterations, laundering, and supporting props as needed.

Responsibilities include backstage setup, inventory, and maintaining costume integrity across rehearsals, performances, and load-out, with collaboration across production teams and safety compliance.

Qualifications

• Experience as wardrobe supervisor and/or seamstress/tailor.
• Sewing (hand stitching and machine) and clothing repair.
• DIY, craft, and repair skills.
• Strong organizational, time management, and communication skills.
• Ability to work with production staff as a team member.
• Ability to work independently with motivation and attention to detail.
• Ability to anticipate and resolve practical issues.
• Effective oral and written communication.
• Commitment to shared leadership in cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, inventory, and prepare all costumes during load-in.
• Install and prep backstage spaces with the production team.
• Maintain, launder, and repair costumes; oversee daily organization.
• Fittings for performers and alterations as needed.
• Oversee pre-setting and usage of costumes for each performance.
• Inventory, organize, and pack costumes during load-out.
• Assist Props Supervisor with props items as necessary.
• Maintain artistic integrity of costume designs during event.
• Collaborate with the team during technical rehearsals for changes.

Skills

Wardrobe supervision

Sewing

DIY & repair

Organizational skills

Time management

Communication

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Attention to detail

Job description

Job Details

Job Location: Oklahoma City, OK 73111
Position Type: Seasonal
Job Shift: Any
Job Title: Wardrobe Supervisor - THE POLAR EXPRESS™ Train Ride
Division/Department: RailEvents Production/Run Crew
Reports To: Production Wardrobe Supervisor & Production Management
Type of position: Non-Exempt/Hourly
Employee Classification: Seasonal
Compensation: $21.50/hourly

Job Summary: The Wardrobe Supervisor works with the Costume Designer, production staff, and on-site management during rehearsals, load-in, performances, and load-out to prepare the costume package, perform costume fittings of the cast, make alterations as necessary, load in and organize all wardrobe materials, maintain, launder, and repair costume pieces, as well as assist with props when necessary. They work under the supervision of the Costume Designer, Production Managers, and Stage Managers. Because of the nature of the live event, they may be required to assist in any event-related items as required. They advise the Stage Manager and Local Production Manager of any technical or artistic needs that may arise to keep the integrity of the costume designs.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Receive, organize, inventory, and prepare all costumes during load-in
• Work with the production team to install and prep backstage spaces
• Responsible for daily organization, maintenance, laundry, and repair of costumes
• Fittings for performers and alterations as needed
• Oversee the pre-setting and usage of costumes for each performance
• Inventory, organize, and pack up all costumes during the load-out
• Assist the Props Supervisor as necessary with props items
• Responsible for seeing that the costume designs are maintained with artistic integrity throughout the event
• Work with the production team during technical rehearsals to incorporate last-minute changes
• Work with the production staff during load out to see that event space is returned to the railroad appropriately
• Become familiar with company and railroad safety policies
• Work with the entire event team to maintain a positive, enjoyable, and rewarding environment for all staff and passengers
• Other duties as assigned

Experience and Requirements

• Experience as a wardrobe supervisor and/or seamstress/tailor
• Sewing (hand stitching and machine) and general clothing repair and maintenance.
• Have good DIY, craft, 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
• Ability to work independently with self-motivation and attention to detail as well as excellent organizational skills
• Demonstrated ability to anticipate, recognize, and solve practical problems and resolve issues
• Effective oral and written communication
• Commitment to working with shared leadership and in cross-functional teams that can include seasonal employees and interns

Work Environment

• Majority of time spent in an event setting
• Varied schedules requiring evenings, weekends, overtime, and holidays
• Able to stand for prolonged periods of time
• Varying temperatures and weather conditions; both indoor and outdoor
• Able to stand and walk on uneven or unsteady surfaces aboard a moving train
• Time spent in and around active railroad yard

What’s in it for you?

• Join the cast and crew of a one-of-a-kind performance on a moving train
• Amazing opportunity for folks beginning their theater career
• Serve others and create a world of make-believe and magic
• Competitive pay and a chance to build upon your theater network and make lifelong connections
• Enrich and positively impact the experience for all – big and small
• Be part of an inclusive team in a supportive environment with high expectations for self and your fellow teammates
• Catered meals for 5-show days
• Comp tickets for your friends and family
• Potential for end-of-season bonus

Rail Events Productions, an American Heritage Railways subsidiary, is an Equal Opportunity Employer Qualifications