Warehouse Assistant

**Who We Are**:
Based in Stratford, Ontario, the Stratford Festival is one of the world’s foremost repertory theatre companies. It operates year-round, presenting a season of about a dozen plays each year between the months of April and November, a rich stream of digital content and hundreds of events designed to deepen understanding of the plays. For every person a theatregoer sees on our stages, we have seven people working behind the scenes, some of the world’s most dedicated and experienced arts workers.
The Stratford Festival is committed to ongoing work to support equity, inclusion, anti-racism and anti-oppression in all areas of our work. These areas include play selection, casting, marketing and public relations efforts, education programs, production, recruitment of staff and volunteers, and the composition of the Board of Directors.
**Why You Should Apply**:
- Creative work environment
- Paid operational shutdown in December, with flexibility of days being used at alternative times during the year
- Employee Assistance Program to encourage work-life balance and strong mental health
- Complimentary & discounted ticket offers and events
- Employee discounts on merchandise and event space
- Being a part of the magic of live theatre

The Warehouse Assistant reports to the Warehouse Coordinator or designate and is part of the Costume and Props team within the Production Department. This role’s primary focus is on the Costume side of the Costume and Props warehouse. The Warehouse Assistant 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 clients of the Warehouse
- 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
- Assist in general organization of the warehouse
- Assist in the handling of archival items following proper protocols and preparation of associated paperwork
- 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

**Minimum Qualifications**:

- Post-secondary diploma program, typically a two year program, or equivalent experience with costumes is an asset
- Proven knowledge of costume period history and basic sewing skills
- Physical aspects of the job require physical labour, primarily lifting 35 lbs from floor to waist and above the head. Requires working on ladders for extended periods of time
- Comfortable with working at heights

**Behavioural Competencies**:

- Organization skills: create structure and optimally use resources to achieve results and ensure productivity
- Communication: actively listen and effectively transmit and receive information
- Attention to Detail: meticulously review work and ensure accuracy and precision in all tasks
- Teamwork: readily work with others towards a shared goal, actively support teammates and recognize everyone’s contributions

This full time contract position is located in Stratford, Ontario and will begin February 11, 2024 - May 31, 2024.

**Shared Values**:

- Inclusion: contribute to an environment where everyone is welcome, valued and respected; consistently demonstrate an open-mindedness and intellectual curiosity that promote and celebrate the diversity of perspectives.
- Innovation: put experience and knowledge into creative problem-solving and the continuous improvement of the organization.
- Rigor: show integrity in behaviour, attention to detail in work and commitment to excellence and professional evolution
- Caring: be empathetic, understanding and attentive to others
- Connection: establish and maintain trusting relationships that are respectful and constructive

**Who Should Apply**:
If you would like to contribute your own remarkable talents to North America’s largest not-for-profit theatre, we’d like to hear from you.