2026-27 *TEMP* Fall Play Costume Asst.

Ellensburg High School; Ellensburg (WA); On-site; USD 4,900 - 5,800; Part time

Job summary

Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, WA, is seeking a TEMP Costume Assistant for the Fall Play. Location is at Ellensburg High School. Reports to the Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator. The role carries a stipend of $480.00.

Primary duties include designing and researching costumes, coordinating with hair and makeup, managing budget, organizing costume construction, fittings, rentals and storage. Evening rehearsals may be required.

Qualifications

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must qualify to work in proximity of children under a background check.
• Applicant is responsible for the cost of fingerprints.

Responsibilities

• Design and research costume design for period accuracy.
• Plan all costume elements to align with director’s vision.
• Coordinate with hair and make-up directors
• Maintain accurate accounts of spending according to budget
• Oversee and organize costume construction and volunteer seamstress assistance
• Arrange rentals when necessary
• Work with cast schedules to accomplish all fittings
• Assist with the coordination of technical aspects of the show that are affected by costumes
• Inform cast of necessary information including undergarments and footwear
• Provide training to cast on wearing costumes and accessories
• Organize costumes in garment bags
• Attend rehearsals requiring costume fittings
• Supervise secure storage of all costumes
• Attend evening rehearsals that include costuming
• Prepare and maintain a costume supplies kit
• Check actors for quality control before stage appearance
• Attend set strike and oversee costume breakdown
• Arrange cleaning of costumes: washing and dry cleaning
• Return costumes and organize storage

Skills

Costume design

Budget tracking

Team coordination

Communication

Education

High school diploma

Job description

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This job is also posted in Ellensburg School District 401

Job Details

Job ID: 5946190
Application Deadline: Posted until filled
Posted: Sep 30, 2026 7:00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

Job Description

Position: *TEMP*Fall PlayCostume Asst.

Location: Ellensburg High School

Reports to:Director, Producer and ASB Coordinator

StipendAmount: $480.00

Job Summary: Assists the Costumer in all aspects of the following as needed.

Essential Job Functions:

• Design and research costume design for period accuracy
• Plan all costume elements to align with director’s vision.
• Coordinate with hair and make-up directors
• Maintain accurate accounts of spending according to budget
• Oversee and organize costume construction and volunteer seamstress assistance
• Arrange rentals when necessary
• Work with cast schedules to accomplish all fittings
• Assist with the coordination of technical aspects of the show that are affected by costumes, example: quick changes.
• Inform cast of all necessary information including proper undergarments, footwear (in collaboration with choreographer), tights, etc.
• Provide training or education to cast on how to wear costumes, accessories and any other articles of clothing or undergarments
• Organize elements of costumes in garment bags
• Attend rehearsals requiring costume fittings
• Supervise secure storage of all costumes or most valuable elements of costumes
• Attend evening rehearsals that include costuming
• Prepare and maintain adequate costume mending supplies kit for backstage
• Check all actors for quality control before stage appearance
• Attend set strike and oversee costume breakdown
• Make arrangements for cleaning of all costumes that require cleaning: wash cotton and polyester
• Make arrangements for dry cleaning
• Return costumes and organize costume storage

Minimum Requirements:

• Must be at least 18 years of age.
• Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Must qualify to work in the proximity of children under the conditions of a WSP/FBI background check.
• Applicant is Responsible for the cost of fingerprints.

ACKNOWLEDGMENT:

This Job description is intended to provide an overview of the requirements of the position. As such, it is not necessarily all-inclusive, and the job may require other essential and/or nonessential functions, tasks, duties, or responsibilities not listed herein. The District reserves the right to add, modify, or exclude any essential or nonessential requirement at any time with or without notice. Nothing in this job description, nor by the completion of any requirement of the job by the employee, is intended to create a contract of employment of any type.

Applicants of diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Ellensburg School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, ethnicity, color, religion, creed, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, homelessness, immigration or citizenship status, disability, neurodivergence, the use of a trained dog guide or service animal, age, and honorably discharged veteran or military status and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employees have been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Civil Rights Compliance and Title IX Coordinator, Rhonda Schmidt, 509-925-8011, [e-mail] ; Section 504/ADA Coordinator, Lori Gylling, 509-925-8115, [e-mail] . Address for both coordinators: 1300 East Third Avenue, Ellensburg, WA 98926.

Position Type: Other
Salary: $480 to $480 Stipend

Job Requirements

• Citizenship, residency or work visa required