What are the responsibilities and job description for the American Music Theatre, Lancaster PA is hiring a Wardrobe Manager for immediate opening. position at American Music Theatre?
DESCRIPTION
American Music Theatre (Lancaster, PA), a 1,600-seat celebrity concert venue that produces Original Productions, is accepting resumes for a Wardrobe Manager.
Immediate opening. Pay range $23/hr. to $25/hr.
Please send your resume to: [email protected]. Enter Wardrobe Manager in the subject line.
The Wardrobe Manager oversees all aspects of costumes and wardrobe. Manages the maintenance, organization, and preparation of costumes. Supervises wardrobe staff and ensures performers are properly dressed and prepared according to production requirements.
Key Responsibilities
- Manage the daily operations of the wardrobe department.
- Develop and maintain wardrobe plots, costume tracking, and documentation.
- Maintain, organize, and track all costumes, accessories, and wardrobe inventory.
- Oversee costume preparation, fittings, alterations, cleaning, and repairs.
- Ensure performers are properly dressed and ready for performances.
- Supervise wardrobe dressers and support staff during productions.
- Coordinate with costume designers, production management, and stage management.
- Manage laundry, dry cleaning, and costume maintenance schedules.
- Ensure quick changes are executed smoothly during performances.
- Maintain costume storage, labeling, and organization systems.
- Monitor wardrobe supplies and order materials as needed.
- Work as back up Dresser for the Christmas performance run
- Ensure compliance with safety, cleanliness, and backstage protocols.
Qualifications
- Experience in wardrobe management and costume construction for theatrical production.
- Strong organizational and time-management skills.
- Experience with computer programs for communication, ordering, and tracking
- Knowledge of costume construction, fabrics, and garment care.
- Ability to supervise staff and coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously.
- Experience working in live performance environments preferred.
- Basic sewing and garment repair skills required.
- Ability to work evenings, weekends, and performance schedules as needed
Key Skills
- Proficient in using Microsoft Office: Teams, Word, Excel, Outlook
- Leadership and team management, organization, and inventory management
- Problem-solving in live performance environments
- Experience with managing paperwork and charting,
- Candidates should be able to generate and maintain production paperwork (run sheets, tracking documents, maintenance logs, and reports)
Mailing address: American Music Theatre, PO Box 10757, Lancaster, PA 17605
2425 Lincoln Hwy East, Lancaster, PA 17602
DURATION
Mar 31, 2026 -
SALARY
$23.00 – $25.00 per hour
- NON-UNION