Stratford Festival of Canada
The Stratford Festival of Canada is dedicated to producing the best works of theatre in the classical and contemporay repertoire, with special emphasis on the works of William Shakespeare. In our creative exploration of the great works of the dramatic imagination, we aim to rediscover and reinvent those works for each new age, in order that they may continue to entertain, enlighten and inspire audiences of all ages and orgins.
Description
This temporary full-time position reports to the Warehouse Coordinator or designate and is part of the Costume and Props team. This job will be primarily focused on the Costume side of the Costume and Props warehouse. The candidate is responsible for assisting with the smooth and efficient day-to-day operations of all aspects relating to the Costume and Props Warehouse.
Responsibilities:
- Provide professional customer service to potential rental clients.
- Assist with preparation of rentals, shipping and receiving costumes and props
- Assist the Warehouse Coordinator with data entry of information related to cataloguing of costume and prop stock
- Assist Festival staff and rental customers with pulling costumes and props
- General organization of the warehouse
- Requires working on ladders for extended periods of time
- Assist in the handling of archival items
- Adhere to the Stratford Festival Health & Safety Commitment and Procedures and ensure that safe work practices and policies are supported and enforced within reporting structure.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Job Details
Location:
Stratford, ON
Date the successful candidate will start:
February 02, 2026
Pay and Benefits
Hourly rate range:
$22.00 — $25.00 per hour
Qualifications and Experience
Required Qualifications and Experience:
Minimum Qualifications:
- Post-secondary diploma program, typically a two year program, or equivalent, (i.e. Community college, Technical Institute or Trade School, etc.)
- 1 to 2 years of related experience
- Must have a strong knowledge of costume history.
- Computer Skills including email, excel, ability to work on an iPad and learn new computer programs
- Strong organizational, interpersonal and communication skills, both written and oral
- Successful candidate must be able to perform strenuous physical labour, primarily lifting 35 lbs from floor to waist and above the head.
- Comfortable with working at heights
- Successful candidate should be detail oriented
- Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information
- Teamwork: readily work with others towards a shared goal, actively support teammates and recognize everyone’s contributions
- Organization skills: create structure and optimally use resources to achieve results and ensure productivity
- Diplomacy: show discretion and tact in dealing with a variety of stakeholders.
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