Silver Dollar City Host Park Wardrobe Team Member (Year-Round)

This is a Year-Round position. Resume required with application.  

Job Summary: The SDC Park Wardrobe Team works behind the scenes to create costumes that are integral in maintaining the theme of our 1880's theme park. The team works together to prepare, produce, and maintain host costumes, with a keen eye on even the smallest details. This role offers a unique opportunity to create costuming, serve our hosts through fitting and alterations, and impact our guests through influencing all hosts to follow proper costuming guidelines.  

Qualifications: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities: include the following. Other duties may be assigned. 

• Fabricate and repair various costumes by operating sewing machines, sergers, other sewing machinery as needed, and making repairs by hand. 


• Measure, alter, and issue costumes to hosts in a timely manner. 


• Assist with customer service needs by working at the front desk using a computer for data entry and attending to the needs of hosts. 


• Assist with cleaning and putting away costumes using washers and dryers, and electric iron if needed. 


• Stock shelves with rolls and bolts of fabric. 


• Interact with fellow hosts, leadership, vendors, and suppliers while maintaining a positive, team-oriented attitude. 


• Keep the work area clean and maintain the cleanliness of the shop. 


• Maintain organization of forms and documents, handle cash, and record information accurately. 


• Ensure compliance with all authorized operator requirements and safety procedures specific to the job assignment. 


• Follow all Park Wardrobe SOP’s (Standard Operating Procedures). 

Required Skills/Abilities: 

• Must be 18 years of age or older.


• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check. 


• Must be able to successfully pass a sewing test. 


• Must have sewing skills and knowledge of using and caring for different machines used in constructing costumes or costume items. 


• Must be self-motivated and possess good organizational skills with proficiency in time management. 


• Ability to work independently or in a team setting. 


• Ability to maintain a flexible schedule, including evenings, weekends, and holidays. 

Education/Experience:  

• Must have one year experience of sewing, reading pattern instructions, and altering garments. 


• Experience in customer service. 


• Experience with computers and data input.  

Physical Demands: 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. 


• While performing the duties of this job the employee is regularly required to: 

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  • stand and walk 
  
  
  • handle items and feel 
  
  
  • reach 
  
  
  • communicate and hear 
  
  
  
  

• The employee is frequently required to: 

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  • lift and/or move up to 20 pounds 
  
  
  • climb ladders or stairs 
  
  
  
  

• The employee is occasionally required to: 

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  • lift and/or move up to 50 pounds 
  
  
  • stoop, kneel and crouch 
  
  
  
  

Work Environment: 

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this position, the employee may be: 

• Occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. 


• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. 

Benefits Offered: 

• Free Admission - Free admission to Silver Dollar City Attractions and discounted admissions to Herschend Enterprises’ attractions and resorts across the US for you and your dependents. 


• Exclusive Admission Discounts - Complimentary tickets & discounts on season passes for loved ones. 


• Food & Merchandise Discounts - Discounts on dining, drinks and merchandise across Silver Dollar City Attractions. 


• 401(k) & Profit Sharing - Profit Sharing and 401(k) Retirement Plan is available to employees after they have been with the Company for 3 months (Monthly Plan Entry Dates). 


• Health Insurance - Affordable health plan options (co-pay, HSA, FSA) available to all full-time seasonal and year-round employees. 


• Mary's Well House - Employee health center provides employees with basic office visits, x-rays and lab work for a co-pay, whether insured or not. 


• Free Tuition – Earn your degree, debt-free. 100% free tuition starting day one of employment. Learn more at https://herschend.guildeducation.com/partner 

See all of the benefits offered through Silver Dollar City at: https://www.silverdollarcity.com/Employment/Benefits 

Equal Opportunity Employer/ Disabled/ Veterans